It seems that I've become the go-to person amongst my friends and acquaintances for anything Paris related. In fact, my suitemate from freshman year of college messaged me this summer saying that she would be in Paris in a few days and thought that I would be able to give her some suggestions. Not only was I able to do that, I happened to be in Paris at the same time and we were able to meet up for apéro.

Where She Wore Hint: Apéro is short for aperitif and is a pre-dinner drinking time that often lasts for hours, as do most food or wine related activities in France.

My roommate is going to be in Paris this weekend, my cousin was there a month ago, and my coworker is spending her honeymoon in the City of Love. Instead of trying to rack my brain for all of the restaurants, sites, and everything else that I recommend seeing and doing in Paris, I decided to make a conclusive city guide. I've visited almost every place on this guide because I want to be sure they're Where She Wore-approved. However, there are some sites that I haven't yet gone to but have heard great things about. Finally, this guide is not meant to cover every attraction in Paris, but is more so of an introduction to my must-sees and favorites of the city.

Restaurants

La Maison de Verlaine

Poet Paul Verlaine lived in the building and Ernest Hemingway lived here for four years. It has great ambiance, service, and classical French food. The wine is a little pricey but the overall experience is worth it in my opinion.

39 Rue Descartes, 75005 Paris, France

Bouillon Chartier

This restaurant is one of the oldest in Paris. Established in 1896, it's not one to miss. The decor and atmosphere are stunning and it stays true to the mission of a bouillon- providing good food at a reasonable price; most main courses are around 10 euro. The great atmosphere and prices draw a crowd. Arrive early or be prepared to wait in line- trust me, it's worth it!

7 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France

Ober Mamma

One of my favorite restaurants near my old apartment. It has delicious pasta and pizza and a charming, well-designed ambience. It also fills up quickly, so go when it opens at 6 to get a spot in the line. Once you reach the front of the line they'll give you a reservation.

107 Boulevard Richard Lenoir, 75011 Paris, France

Le China

A favorite amongst my business mentor and I. It has great cocktails and the bao bun is my favorite entrée. A great option if you don't want French, pizza, or pasta.

Where She Wore Tip: Entrée means appetizer or a dish served before the main course in France, so don't get confused by the menus.

50 Rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, France

Sette Pizza

This is my favorite pizza spot! My classmates and I would go here after our late classes for a cheap pie- yes, entire pizza- and some great wine. The area's not the greatest and they don't have Spotify premium, but it's a great local joint. The Nero d'Avola is my go-to wine! If this seems like a common theme, I guess it is in Paris; the restaurant is tiny and you'll most likely have to wait for a table and be really cozy with the other diners.

38 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010 Paris, France

Loulou Friendly Diner

An Australian diner that looks French to me. It serves up great avocado toast, acai bowls, and fresh juice. Another great option if you somehow get sick of pain au chocolat or croissants for breakfast.

90 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75005 Paris, France

Beaucoup

I went here once when I studied abroad and once with my mom and aunt this summer. They serve traditional French food in a stunning, modern atmosphere. The reviews are mixed online, but I've only had great experiences. I've heard their brunch is great too.

7 Rue Froissart, 75003 Paris, France

Comptoir Gana

Not a restaurant but a patisserie- learn that word! It was on the same street that I lived in Paris and happened to stumble upon and I'm so glad that I did. Truly some of the best bread and my favorite pain au chocolat in the world! If you're in the area it's worth a stop.

54 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris, France

Angelina

The best hot chocolate in Paris. Let's be honest, probably in the entire world. It's rich, thick, and served with the most delicious whipped cream. Also home to some amazing confectionary creations.

226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

Ladurée

There are a few Ladurées in Paris but my favorite, and the busiest, is on the Champs-Élysées. Founded in 1862 Ladurée is the granddaddy of all macarons. Their shop on Champs-Élysées is a visual wonderland. You can take your macarons to go but you'll miss the amazing dining room in the restaurant. Be sure to order the pistachio!

75 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France

Bars

Le Perchoir

My absolute must-go bar in Paris. There are two locations, one in the 11th near my apartment and school and one in the center of everything above BHV (massive shopping centre) in Les Marais (very trendy neighborhood). Both of them are rooftop bars, have excellent views, and are pricey but 100% worth it. My suggestion would be to just split a bottle of wine instead of getting a cocktail or paying by the glass- you're in France, just get the bottle. I'm partial to the original location by my school. It has a large, sprawling, deck, complete with foliage and multiple bars. The views of Sacré-Cœur are absolutely incredible. The location above BHV has a much smaller deck but boasts stunning views of Hôtel de Ville and the Eiffel Tower. Be prepared to line up for both unless you get there at opening and, as is standard in Paris, seating will be very very cozy.

14 Rue Crespin du Gast, 75011 Paris, France (by my school)

33 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France (central Paris)

Little Red Door

My friend found this cocktail bar and I'm so glad that he made us go. It's a speak-easy of sorts and, again, you'll most likely have to wait to get in. The atmosphere is warm and cozy and they serve up some of the most interesting cocktails that I've ever had. My favorite part is the menu and ordering process. You're given a "menu" of paintings that artists have created based off of the drinks. You are supposed to choose your cocktail by which painting you like the best or relate to. Of course, you can cheat and look on the backside of each painting for the ingredient list if you don't want to risk spending 13-20 euro on a drink that you don't like.

60 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris, France

Lavomatic

Sadly, I wasn't able to make it to this bar. We tried, but it was already 1 a.m. and with a 45 minute wait it wasn't worth it with bar close at 2. Again, another amazing concept cocktail bar. The entrance is located in a laundry mat and you enter the bar through a fake washing machine. If you go here, let me know how you liked it!

30 Rue René Boulanger, 75010 Paris, France

Candelaria

Recognized as one of the World’s 50 Best Bars and Tales of the Cocktail it must be great! I also wasn't able to make it here but it sounds amazing. It also is a taqueria and I really wish I had made it there because I oddly craved Mexican food when I was abroad- probably because it is so uncommon in Europe.

52 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris, France

Espit Chupitos

No guide that I make would be complete without including our study abroad mainstay. This European chain offers cheap shots, about 200 of them, all for around 3 euro a pop. If you want to go out in Paris this is a fun place for a few shots without any Parisian charm. Also, Parisians don't do shots and you will get ID'd because we're pretty sure only the 18-and-under crowd was interested in Chupitos. We never learned the name of our favorite shot, but it had half of an orange on top of the shot that was sprinkled with cinnamon and then lit on fire.

144 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris, France

Museums

Louvre

I don't love the Louvre. It's always incredibly crowded, although going at night offers thinner crowds. The busyness tends to ruin the experience for me. It's the largest museums in the world and if you spend 30 seconds at each piece of art it would take you 100 days to view everything in the museum. My advice would be to pay a visit to Mona and then spend an hour or two wandering around the museum and seeing what you see.

Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

Musee d'Orsay

Musee d'Orsay is located just across the Seine from the Louvre. It's a converted train station that is a much more manageable size. The architecture is almost as stunning as the artwork housed inside. It boasts the larges collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art in the world. Maybe that's why I like this museum, those are my favorite artistic movements. If the weather's good, be sure to go out onto the balcony off of the top floor. It has great views of the Seine and up to Sacré Cœur.

1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France

Musée de l'Orangerie

This is my favorite museum in Paris. It's probably my favorite museum in the whole world. I've been five times and I tear up every time. Located on the opposite of Jardin des Tuileries from the louvre, it is minute in comparison. There is hardly ever a line to get in and it is perfectly peaceful and quiet. Two rooms house Monet's waterlilies and you are able to just sit and reflect the artwork.

Jardin Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France

Musee Rodin

My second favorite museum in Paris. The main building on the property, Hôtel Biron, was Auguste Rodin's studio. He donated all of his work to the French State with the condition that they were turn Hôtel Biron and its surrounding property into a museum dedicated to his work. Most of his sculptures lie in the gardens. Like l'Orangerie, the experience is so peaceful and quiet. You are able to just sit and observe the art.

Where She Wore Fact: Dior usually holds their fashion shows on the grounds of the museum.

77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France

Louis Vuitton Foundation

I never made it over to the Louis Vuitton Foundation but I promised myself that the next time I'm in Paris I will. Designed by Frank Gehry, one of my favorite modern architects, the building itself is worth the trip into the massive Parc du Bois.

8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris, France

Churches

Notre Dame

What guide to Paris would be complete without Notre Dame? It's a gorgeous testament to gothic architecture- flying buttresses, gargoyles, grotesques and all. Learn the difference between gargoyles and grotesques just for fun. The view from the top is great as well, but not worth the long wait that usually accompanies it. Lookout for a coin on the ground of the plaza in front of the cathedral. It is Paris' Point Zero; the center of the city and point from which the distance from Paris to anywhere else is judged.

6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

Sacré Cœur

The first time I was in Paris with parents my dad saw this gorgeous white building on top of a hill. It was a little rainy and cold and 15-year-old Hannah didn't want to go check it out. GO CHECK IT OUT. Sacré Cœur is gorgeous in and of itself but the vantage point it offers is remarkable. The entire city is below you and you truly feel on top of the world. I also have never paid to go to the top but the views look stunning.

Where She Wore Tip: Be sure to explore the cute, artistic neighborhood of Montmartre when you're there.

35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France

Sainte-Chapelle

Often overshadowed by the other great gothic cathedral on the Île de la Cité. It shouldn't be. I recommend not looking up pictures because the shock of walking into the chapel and not knowing what to expect is awe-inspiring.

8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

Shopping

Galleries Laffeyete

The flagship store of the French department store is a site for sore eyes. It contains many of the best French and international brands. The most amazing part is the stained-glass dome in the center. Panoramic views can be had from the rooftop terrace and cafe.

40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

Printemps

Another large department store is located just down the street from Galeries Lafayette. There's another great rooftop and fantastic shopping.

64 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

Merci

An eclectic concept store that features some of the best up-and-coming designers and products. Oh, and it has a really cute Fiat in the front.

111 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003 Paris, France

Galerie Vivienne

I completely regret not making it here during one of my trips to Paris! There are a handful of covered passageways left in Paris and this is one of the most breathtaking.

Les Marais

The Marais is one of the trendiest and cutest neighborhoods in all of Paris. Walk around, explore, and duck down the narrow streets. There are some world-class boutiques and shopping in this area and great restaurants as well.

Gardens

Jardin du Luxembourg

Gorgeous gardens located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It contains the Luxembourg Palace, immaculate flowerbeds, and the Medici Fountain. Kids can sail sailboats around another fountain in the park and ponies are in the park seasonally for rids.

Jardin des Tuileries

A large garden that runs between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde. It is located in the 1st arrondissement. It is a great place to seek respite if you are visiting Paris in the summer and need a break from museums and the sun. If that's the case, I suggest getting some gelato at Amorino and sitting on of the famous green chairs.

Jardin des Plantes

The main botanical garden in France. It is located in the 5th arrondissement and contains the French National Museum of Natural History, which is housed in several grand buildings, and a small zoo. It is definitely off the beaten path as far as main tourist attractions go, but was great to stumble upon.

57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris, France

Place des Vosges

Place des Vosges is the oldest planned square in Paris and was completed in 1612. The square had many famed residents, the most notable being Victor Hugo. The Maison de Victor Hugo is a museum dedicated to the writer. When you're there be sure to stop in and see the great selection of tea at Dammann Frères.

Place des Vosges, 75004 Paris, France

Parc des Buttes Chaumont

This definitely isn't a beautifully planned, typical, touristy French park. I went here to take some photos with friends and it felt like a world away from Paris. It is quiet and calm and feels so connected to nature compared to the slate and stone city. The most stunning feature of the park is the Temple de la Sibylle, perched atop a cliff. The view from it is incredible as well.

1 Rue Botzaris, 75019 Paris, France

tout le reste (everything else)

Moulin Rouge

Arguably the most famous cabaret in the world. It's great if for nothing more than a photo-op of the famous moulin (or windmill, for those who don't know). It gave birth to the can-can and you can see it and many more dances and acts performed. The ticket price was a bit steep, but worth the experience in my opinion. Do keep in mind that the surrounding area is the the red-light district of Paris.

82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France

Marché des Enfants Rouges

I was lucky to stumble upon the oldest covered market in Paris, established in 1628, while studying abroad. My friends and I visited many times to try different food stalls. The market does offer fresh produce and flowers, but I would suggest trying one of the restaurants. The Moroccan and Italian were my two favorites.

39 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France

Versailles

Though technically not in Paris, I think it's still worth a mention and the trip to visit. Versailles is a monument to French history, architecture, and politics. The palace and grounds cover over three square miles and every inch is more opulent than the rest.

Where She Wore Tip: Public transportation is fantastic in Paris! The regional trains will easily get you out to Versailles.

Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France

Grand Palais

I actually never made it inside of the Grand Palais. My only experience was waiting outside before and after the Chanel shows. It holds rotation exhibitions and the building is a site to see in and of itself. I had planned to visit in December when it is turned into a magical, laser-lit ice skating rink, but I left before it opened. If you happen to be in Paris when it's open, please visit for me!

3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris, France

Catacombs

The catacombs are something that I just did to do. If you have time I would recommend going. They underground ossuaries hold the remains of more than six million people. I found the museum and history displayed as interesting as the catacombs themselves.

1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France

Avenue Champs Elysées

One of the most grand streets in all of Paris. It runs from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, a distance over 1 mile long. It used to be the grandest, but now it's overrun by H&Ms, McDonalds, and tourists. It's still worth walking though. Get a macaron at Ladurée and then hike up the Arc de Triomphe.

Arc de Triomphe

One of the most recognizable monuments of Paris, it stands a dominating 164 feet tall. It honors those fallen in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The views from the top are some of the best in the city and it is worth climbing all 284 of the spiral stairs.

Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France

Eiffel Tour

Do I need to describe the Eiffel Tour to you? The French despised it when it was first constructed and demanded that it be taken down. I'm glad it wasn't. If you have the time and money it's nice to cross going to the top off of your bucket list, but the views are better when you can actually see the Eiffel Tour in it. My favorite Eiffel experience is grabbing a bottle of wine from a Mono Prix, the guys selling around the area will rip you off and the wine is terrible, and sitting. After sunset, the tower lights up every hour on the hour.

Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France