Paris Guide 2026

Paris, my way — updated for 2026

I go back to Paris every year, because this city never sits still. New shops open, old favorites disappear, and if you're not paying attention, you end up wasting your trip on places that are all Instagram, no substance.

This guide is the antidote to that. It's not another copy-pasted "best of" list — it's my actual filter, built over years of going back, testing, and figuring out what's really worth your time versus what's just good marketing.

Inside, you'll find:

• Where to Shop — my top 5 vintage spots, plus a longer list of everywhere else worth knowing about. Real talk on which curated vintage stores are overpriced fast fashion in disguise, and where to actually find genuine designer pieces at fair prices.
• Where to Eat — my top 5 tables, tested and revisited, not just photographed once.
• Where to Drink — the wine bars and spots I'd genuinely send a friend to.
• Practical Tips — from getting around by metro to the best way to see the Eiffel Tower at night without the crowds, plus the small local tricks (free water, cash at the markets, free museums) that make a real difference.

If you want a guide with actual opinions instead of a recycled "top 10" list, this one's for you.