Paris is one of those cities you think you already know. The Eiffel Tower, the croissants, the effortlessly chic people walking tiny dogs. But the real magic of Paris? It’s in the details. A perfect café crème at the counter. A tiny wine bar down an alley you almost didn’t walk down. The way the city somehow feels both grand and intimate at the same time.
This guide is my take on Paris—the places I love, the meals I dream about, and the little things that make the city feel like…well, Paris. From where to eat and where to stay, to what to skip and what to seek out, here’s everything I’d tell a friend visiting for the first (or fifth) time.