6-Day Foodie Itinerary in Paris

  • Day 1: Les Marais Neighborhood
    20 minutes (2.5 miles) from Charles de Gaulle Airport

    Start your foodie journey at the lovely Marché des Enfants Rouges, Paris' oldest covered market, offering delicious French and international dishes. For dessert, head to the Carl Marletti pastry shop for their delightful and colorful macarons. Spend the afternoon at the Musée Picasso to admire his works, and stop by L'As du Fallafel for some of the best falafel in the city.

  • Day 2: Saint Germain Neighborhood
    30 minutes (2.4 miles) from Les Marais

    Start your day with an authentic croissant from Boulangerie d'Isabelle, featured in the documentary "The Birth of Bread." Then, head to Le Bon Marché, the city's oldest department store, for some shopping and coffee at the La Grande Épicerie food hall. For lunch, try the classic French dishes at Bistrot La Renaissance, and end your day with a visit to the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, followed by cocktails at Little Red Door.

  • Day 3: Montmartre Neighborhood
    30 minutes (2.2 miles) from Saint Germain

    Start your morning with freshly baked croissants at Boulangerie Coquelicot. Explore the Musée de Montmartre, and then indulge in traditional French cuisine at Restaurant Le Potager du Père Thierry. For dessert, try the famous Montmartre tart at La Tarte Tropézienne. End your day with drinks and live music at the famous Abracadabar.

  • Day 4: Latin Quarter Neighborhood
    30 minutes (2.6 miles) from Montmartre

    Start your day with a savory crepe from La Crêperie Bretonne, then explore the Panthéon. For lunch, indulge in gourmet sandwiches at Verjus, and then visit Shakespeare & Company, a famous bookstore. For dinner, try some homemade French cuisine at Les Papilles, and end your day with jazz performances and cocktails at Caveau des Oubliettes.

  • Day 5: Le Marais Neighborhood
    20 minutes (1.3 miles) from Latin Quarter

    Start your morning with a delicious espresso from Café Charlot and freshly-baked croissants at Boulangerie Malineau. This day is all about sweet treats, so head to Pierre Hermé for some macarons and then to Un Dimanche à Paris for artisanal chocolates. For lunch, try traditional Jewish food at Restaurant Miznon, and end your day with a cocktail at Le Syndicat Cocktail Club.

  • Day 6: South Pigalle Neighborhood
    15 minutes (1.8 miles) from Le Marais

    Start your morning with a coffee and croissant at Le Bal Café. Then explore the Musée de la Vie Romantique in the charming 9th arrondissement. For lunch, head to Le Richer for seasonal French cuisine, and then visit Le Grand Musée du Parfum, a museum dedicated to the history of perfume. End your trip with cocktails and tapas at La Conserverie.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Marché des Enfants Rouges (1 hour, $20)
  • Musée Picasso (2 hours, $25)
  • Boulangerie d'Isabelle (30 minutes, $5)
  • Le Bon Marché (2 hours, $30)
  • Bistrot La Renaissance (1.5 hours, $40)
  • Musée de Montmartre (2 hours, $20)
  • Restaurant Le Potager du Père Thierry (1.5 hours, $50)
  • Creperie Bretonne (30 minutes, $10)
  • Panthéon (1.5 hours, $15)
  • Verjus (1.5 hours, $40)
  • Les Papilles (2 hours, $50)
  • Café Charlot (30 minutes, $5)
  • Le Syndicat Cocktail Club (1 hour, $20)
  • Le Bal Café (30 minutes, $10)
  • Musée de la Vie Romantique (1.5 hours, $15)
  • Le Grand Musée du Parfum (1.5 hours, $25)
  • La Conserverie (1 hour, $25)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $375

Transportation

Paris has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, metro, and RER trains. A single ticket costs $2.10, a pack of 10 tickets costs $19.50, and a day pass costs $14.30. Taxis and ride-hailing services are also available, with rides averaging $10-$20 within the city.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to Versailles or Giverny. If you have less time, you can shorten the itinerary into 4 days by combining some neighborhoods. Additionally, book your restaurant reservations in advance, especially for the popular ones.

Airports

Paris has two major airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY). Charles de Gaulle is located 14 miles northeast of the city center, and Orly is located 9 miles south of the city center. Both airports are easily accessible by public transportation and taxi.

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