Paris - Part 1 — WHAT KATIE ATE NEXT

Oct 10

Oct 10 Paris - Part 1

I have been to Paris a fair few times now; so have ticked all the main sights off. – Not that seeing the Eiffel Tower gets old, but I tend to now enjoy wandering around neighbourhoods and discovering new places. We love staying in Le Marais, as there are lots of cool shops, restaurants and bars to get lost in.

So here are some places to check out and be all Parisian and cool:

Palais De Tokyo – We visited here during PFW, so some of the building was being used as show space – lots of fashiony types wafting around. Actually went here to do some work in their coffee shop, but enjoyed having a wander round looking at some crazy modern art on display. They have a good shop too for books and magazines. You have to have some silly pics in the black and white photobooth!

Holybelly – The place to go for brunching, judging by how busy it was. Love the decor and the food was super tasty – had the pancake stack with crispy bacon, yep was the dream. It is also just off Canal St Martin which is a cool place to have a good wander around.

Buvette – They have a branch of this restaurant in NY too. The food was seriously good and a great way to experience their take on French classics, its small plates so you can order lots! Nice atmosphere too, candlelit and cosy.

Maison Kitsune – One of Matts favourites, they manage to combine a clothing range, music and coffee in such a cool effortless way. Nice to just to pop in and grab a coffee.

Printemps Rooftop – On the roof of this department store you get some pretty awesome views of all of Paris. Its really casual, you can just chill and buy a beer from the cafe, its free to go up there.

Ober Mamma – This is a super popular Italian restaurant. Theres a huge tree in the middle of it and the food and cocktails are good, had food envy of the table next to us that ordered a massive pan of truffle pasta…looked so yummy.

Merci – This concept shop feels like a hidden gem when you stumble across the little courtyard and fiat 500 outside it, except its always really busy so not so hidden! Split over a few floors, covering homeware, clothing, gifts and more, with several quirky cafes thrown in, its just pretty lovely to wander around.