A Collection of Ideas for Paris Weekends:

Staying Put and Getting Out of Town

Paris Apartment for Rent

In the heart of the Marais, just two blocks from Saint-Paul metro (line 1), around the corner from the historic rue des Rosiers and a few minutes’ walk from Place des Vosges. Les Miroirs du Marais is a 1-bedroom luxury apartment, sleeps up to 4.

Photography

I have been snapping photos since the age of five, when my uncle gave me my first camera. I earned a certificate from Madrid’s Keltia School of Photography and a diploma from The Photography Institute of London.

Food & Drink

The Full List

This is my full list of restaurant and bar recommendations, along with a few bakeries, ice cream parlors, and markets.

The Crème de la Crème

If you’re only in town for a short while, take a look at this list of my top restaurants & bars!

Just the Bars

This is my full list of bar recommendations, in order of arrondissement. I have indicated “**” for some of my real favorites!

Croissant Pistache

Croissant Pistache

Until yesterday, I had never seen a green-striped croissant. But we found croissants pistaches at one of my favorite neighborhood bakeries, Au Petit Versailles du Marais. Pictured above, the roule chocolat pistache and (below it) the croissant pistache Au Petit...

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From Paris With Love

From Paris With Love

Last week, I posted some amazing photos of my Marais apartment by Photographer Iona of From Paris Sweet Love, with help from my good friend and fashion and lifestyle blogger Sylvia of Simply Sylvia. (You can see all the photos here!) Sylvia of Simply Sylvia has now...

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New Apartment Photos!

New Apartment Photos!

Fashion and lifestyle blogger Sylvia of Simply Sylvia and Photographer Iona of From Paris Sweet Love have teamed up to bring me some beautiful photos of my Marais apartment. You can see all the photos here. Be sure to check out Iona’s site and follow her on Instagram...

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Summer Events in Paris

Summer Events in Paris

It's always fun to plan a vacation around local festivals. Check out Paris Insider's Guide's events calendar for Paris goings-on this summer. Semaine du Golfe, 2017 And if you are looking to hit up some festivals outside the capital city, here are some useful...

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Using Google Flights to the Max

Using Google Flights to the Max

I just updated my post on finding cheap flights as Credit Donkey just came out with their 2018 guide on Google Flights: How to Find Cheap Flights. Snag a cheap flight and come visit me in Paris! You can find my original post on finding the best deals through Scott’s...

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The Bois de Boulogne’s Chalet des Îles

The Bois de Boulogne’s Chalet des Îles

Looking to get out of the city without leaving the city? The Chalet des Îles in the Bois de Boulogne is the perfect mini escape. Not only is this restaurant in one of the Paris region's largest parks, it's on an island in the park that is only accessible by boat....

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About

Paris Weekender is for the visitor planning his or her first trip to Paris or 20th trip to Paris. For the expat trying to navigate a new system and a new culture. I hope even for the native Parien or Parisienne looking to discover a new corner of the city. Paris Weekender is also a resource for planning day trips and weekend trips from Paris. My goal is not to inundate you with information but to share with you some survival tips as well as my favorite things about living in Paris: walking the city streets, finding new restaurants and cafés, and adventuring beyond the périférique.

Abby Gordon