Touch down and ease into Paris with a leisurely arrival: take a private transfer or RER into the heart of the city and drop bags at your boutique hotel near the Louvre or Palais-Royal. Recharge with flaky croissants and single-origin coffee at a nearby patisserie such as Du Pain et des Idées or La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac, then wander the arcaded gardens of the Palais-Royal and peek into chic concept stores to set the tone for your stylish getaway.
Begin your first afternoon with a gentle walking loop through the Tuileries Garden toward Place Vendôme, stopping for window shopping at Rue Saint-Honoré and a selfie by the sparkling Vendôme Column. Cross the Seine to Île de la Cité to admire Notre-Dame’s exterior and the flower stalls, then warm up in the Latin Quarter with a light déjeuner—try a cozy bistro like Le Petit Châtelet or a crêperie on Rue de la Huchette.
For a classic Parisian first night, freshen up and head to Saint-Germain-des-Prés for pre-dinner drinks at the legendary Café de Flore or Les Deux Magots, then enjoy a refined dinner of seasonal French cuisine at a modern bistro such as Semilla or Le Comptoir du Relais. After dinner, stroll along the Seine to see the city lights shimmer—pass the illuminated Louvre pyramid and Pont Neuf—and finish with a nightcap at a rooftop bar or intimate cocktail spot to toast the start of your girls' trip.
Start the day with a short walk from your hotel to Île de la Cité to admire Notre-Dame’s restored façade and browse the famous bouquinistes along the Seine; pop into Sainte-Chapelle to marvel at its stained-glass jewelbox before warming up with coffee and a pain au chocolat at Café Panis. Continue across the river to the Latin Quarter for a relaxed stroll through the Sorbonne quarter and the charming rue Mouffetard market, sampling cheese or charcuterie to keep energy high.
After a leisurely déjeuner at the classic Brasserie Lipp or the intimate Chez Fernand, explore the leafy cafés and bookshops of Saint-Germain-des-Prés—drop by Café de Flore for people-watching and stop into the chic art-and-design boutiques on Rue Bonaparte. For a cultured interlude, visit the Musée d’Orsay for Impressionist masterpieces or, if you prefer something smaller, the Musée de Cluny for medieval treasures before returning to your hotel to freshen up.
As dusk falls, board a sunset Seine river cruise from near Pont Neuf or the Eiffel-side Bateaux Parisiens for champagne and unparalleled views of illuminated landmarks like the Louvre, Orsay and Notre-Dame; choose a glass-enclosed bateau for warmth on a December evening. After the cruise, head to Saint-Germain for dinner at a lively bistro such as Semilla or Ralph’s, then finish with cocktails at the cozy Prescription Cocktail Club or a nightcap at the atmospheric Le Bar du Bristol to toast the day's sights.
Begin with a fashionable breakfast at Ladurée on the Champs-Élysées for macarons and coffee, then stroll the avenue to window-shop flagship maisons like Louis Vuitton and Chanel before ducking into the elegant boutiques on Avenue Montaigne for couture inspiration. Pop into the historic Printemps or a concept store such as L’Éclaireur in the 8th to scout gifts and statement pieces, stopping for an espresso at a sidewalk café to people-watch Parisian style.
Head toward the Opéra neighborhood and spend the afternoon exploring Galeries Lafayette and its stunning glass dome—book a personal shopper or browse the beauty floor and the rooftop terrace for panoramic views of the Sacré-Cœur. Treat yourselves to a glamorous afternoon tea at the Ritz Bar or the tea salon inside Galeries Lafayette, followed by a leisurely wander through the nearby Passage des Panoramas for unique vintage finds and chic accessories.
Freshen up back at your hotel, then enjoy a stylish dinner near Opéra at a modern brasserie like Café de la Paix or the elegant Bouillon Chartier for classic French fare in a lively setting. Cap the night with cocktails at the rooftop bar of Galeries Lafayette or head to a nearby speakeasy such as Moonshiner for inventive drinks and dancing—perfect for celebrating a girls’ trip in true Parisian fashion.
Start the day with flaky kouign-amann or pain aux raisins and strong coffee at Café Charlot, then wander the cobbled streets of the Marais to browse vintage shops on Rue des Rosiers and the chic concept stores of Rue de Turenne. Pop into the Musée Carnavalet to trace Parisian history and slip next door to the Picasso Museum for an intimate dose of art before pausing for a light falafel or smoked salmon tartine in the Jewish Quarter.
Cross to the Haut Marais for a late-morning shopping spree at Merci and small galleries along Rue de Bretagne, followed by a leisurely déjeuner at the sunlit Marché des Enfants Rouges—try Japanese-fusion or Moroccan stalls and share plates with the group. Afterwards, enjoy contemporary art at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa or the Maison de la Photographie, then relax with pastries and hot chocolate at Café des Chats to recharge before the evening.
Freshen up at the hotel, then savor a stylish dinner at the buzzy Brasserie Thoumieux or the modern bistro Le Mary Celeste with inventive small plates and natural wines. After dinner, bar-hop through the Marais—start with cocktails at Little Red Door, move to Rosa Bonheur for a lively crowd, and end the night dancing at the fashionable underground spot Le Pasha or sipping late-night espresso at a cozy café to toast the girls' trip.
Ease into your final Paris morning with a leisurely brunch at a beloved local spot — try Holybelly for excellent pancakes and coffee or Chez Janou for Provençal plates and a convivial atmosphere near Place des Vosges. Use this relaxed time to swap favorite photos, pick up last-minute pastries from Du Pain et des Idées for the journey, and take a final stroll through your neighborhood to soak up Parisian street-life one last time.
After brunch, return to the hotel to gather luggage and settle any last-minute details, then enjoy a final walk through the nearby marché or a quick museum stop if time allows — the Picasso Museum or Musée Carnavalet are compact options in the Marais. Book a private transfer or allow ample time for the Roissybus/RER or taxi to Charles de Gaulle or Orly, sipping an espresso en route and reminiscing about highlights like shopping on the Champs-Élysées and your sunset Seine cruise.
If your flight is later in the evening, grab an early dinner of uncomplicated bistro classics at a station-side brasserie near Gare du Nord or a light plate at the airport lounges to keep things easy and stylish. Arrive at the airport with time to spare, exchange a last hug and a promise to plan the next girls’ getaway — cheers to a perfectly chic Paris escape.