In addition to going to England over Brevin’s winter break, we were also lucky enough to be able to spend a couple days in France!
I went to Paris with my parents in November, but Brev had never been and there is SO much to see and do in Paris, so I was excited to go back.
The highlight of our trip was taking a dinner cruise down the Seine River on Christmas Day. On the boat at 11 pm, we had an amazing view of the sparkling Eiffel Tower (the lights twinkle for five minutes on the hour, starting at dusk). We kept saying to ourselves, “Who would have thought we would be spending our first married Christmas in Paris!”. It was so special.
Having now been to Paris twice, below are my recommendations for anyone planning a trip.
Transportation
- The city is massive, and it’s so easy to get around by metro. You can buy unlimited day passes, so you don’t have to buy individual tickets at every stop.
- While touristy, the hop on/hop off Big Bus Tour (red bus) was a great way to see the city. It was so informative and made getting around and seeing all the main attractions easy. If it’s your first visit to Paris or you have limited time, I could not recommend this bus more.
Food and Drink
- Carette: for their famous hot chocolate and whipped cream.
- Le Boulanger de la Tour: for croissants and brioche buns.
- Laduree: for macaroons.
- Terra Nera : we didn’t get to eat at this Italian restaurant, but most importantly it is Gabriel’s restaurant from Emily and Paris and her apartment is right down the street. 😊
The Jo Show 