How to Spend a Perfect Day in Paris

Planning a day trip to Paris? Only the best can do it. This is the perfect place to stay, dine and explore 24 hours in Paris.

Where to Stay

Hotel Bristol Paris: The epitome of French elegance, the Bristol Hotel Paris has 190 well-designed rooms that are sure to please even the most discerning traveler. Secrets are hidden around almost every corner – including one of the best views in Paris. When booking, ask for a room facing the Eiffel Tower so that you can open your balcony every morning to enjoy the unforgettable view. Would you like to eat after your stay? Thanks to the hotel’s two Michelin-starred restaurants (the three-star Epicure and the one-star brasserie 114 Faubourg), guests don’t have to travel far to enjoy the best cuisine in town.

What to Eat

Breakfast at Coutume: Coutume has several branches in Paris and is not hard to find, but we love its flagship on Rue de Babylone. Here, guests can order any coffee they want from a curated menu of specialty coffee beans, as well as fluffy pancakes, eggs, and pies stacked with delicious toppings on the brunch menu.

Lunch at Les Enfants du Marché: If you’re looking for a low-key way to lunch without sacrificing any of the world-class flavors you can find in Paris, head to Les Enfants du Marché. Tucked away in the corner of one of the oldest indoor markets in Paris, this modest restaurant offers a seafood menu with gorgonzola cheese mussels and Galician sea urchins.

Dinner at Avant Comptoir de la Terre: Snag a quick and delicious bite at the hideaway spot Avant Comptoir de la Terre. Offering small plates and tasty wines, the destination is a favorite for travelers and locals alike.

What to Do

Rent a bike: Electric bikes can be found all over Paris. Most companies charge around 0.25 cents per minute, so you can swim from one end to the other. We recommend that you go down the Seine for a leisurely and beautiful ride.

Atelier de Lumiere: Visit the Atelier de Lumiere, produced by Culturespaces, to immerse yourself in art like never before. The exhibition allows visitors to really step into the work of Marc Chagall. The Chagall exhibition is expected to run until January 2024.

Have a picnic while enjoying the scenery: stop at the bakery and buy a baguette for about 1 euro. This iconic food has just been inscribed on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. Then, head to the Eiffel Tower. But instead of going all the way to the top of the mountain, go to the lawn, where you can sit for free for as long as you want and enjoy the view.