Bonjour Reader,
Overwhelmed about planning your Paris trip?
I totally get it and had the same feeling when I first visited the city. There’s so much information online that it’s hard to know what to trust and what is actually worth your money. But this email is going to save you a LOT of grief.
I cringe when I hear about tourists staying in lifeless expensive neighborhoods, wasting their time in long lines at sites they didn’t really want to visit in the first place, or spending precious time in overpriced places Parisians never go to. Your trip to Paris doesn’t have to be like this and we’re going to help you NAIL IT. Here’s what we’re covering today:
❌ BIG trip planning mistakes (and what you should do instead)
🏩 Game-changing Paris hotel tips that’ll also save you a LOT of money
🛑 Where NOT to go in Paris (and yes, some pretty famous places are included)
💎 Some amazing hidden gems that most tourists don’t know about
Keep on reading ⬇️
Major mistakes people make when planning a Paris trip itinerary 🇫🇷
There is SO MUCH to consider when planning a trip to Paris. Deciding on where to stay and which attractions, restaurants, and other places to include can easily get overwhelming. Personally, I want you to make the most of your time in the city while also helping you steer clear of tourist traps. That’s why I’ve put together this list of major mistakes people make when planning a Paris trip itinerary so you can have a stress-free and amazing trip.
Try Paris's best sweet treats 🥐
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Hopefully this doesn’t come as a huge surprise, but Paris has some of the best sweets and pastries in the world. The artisanal chocolate, the flaky pastries, and of course, the buttery crepes… none of it is to be missed. But the difficulty is… how do you find the time to try them all on your trip? And which spots do you go to get the really good ones? 🥐
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Things to AVOID in Paris (DO THIS instead) ❌
If it’s your first time visiting Paris, you should know there are definitely some places you should completely AVOID. In this video, Parisian Jamie takes you through the touristy or just downright bad places to avoid in Paris - and where to go instead.
5 biggest Paris hotel mistakes (that’ll cost you money) 🏩
If you haven’t booked your Paris hotel yet, then you’ll want to read this first! Your hotel can make or break your trip, so I’m going to tell you about the most common hotel mistakes you might make when deciding where to stay in Paris. Some of these are easy to make, but you can totally avoid them – here’s how.
10 hidden gems to see with three days in Paris 💎
Paris has some pretty spectacular sites that are famous the world over, but I kinda have to admit that I actually prefer the city’s hidden gems. Sure, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc du Triomphe are monumental, however, I really think you can get to know the true character of the city by venturing off the well-trodden path and visiting its lesser-known gems. I’ve listed 10 of my favorites in this article.
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Thank you for reading The Paris Postcard 💙
Lily Heise
Paris Expert, Love and Paris
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