Saint Germain for Days

With only a few days left in Paris, we spent a beautiful day exploring the Left Bank. Saint Germain des Prés and the Latin Quarter are some of the most idyllic neighborhoods of Paris. Cobblestone streets, alleyways and little nooks and crannies, you can get lost and find yourself here. 

Sidenote...everyone must go to Merci during their stay in Paris. It is a concept shop that sells clothing, accessories, home goods and more. It also has a great coffee shop for breakfast or a break and a quaint restaurant for dinner or lunch.

While visiting the Left Bank, we couldn't help but stop by the Jardin du Luxembourg. If it was not so hot out I could have lounged for hours in the lush grass listening to the children sail boat on the pond. 

We feasted on dinner at Au Passage. Another bar á tapas, this place was packed with people waiting for a table. The food was incredible - unique, flavorful, colorful and fresh to the season. Be sure to make a reservation, they are not hard to come by, but you don't want to get stuck waiting outside!

xoxo

naturally ginger

Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Le Chateaubriand...mon dieu!

The best way to see Paris is to walk. Their Metro system is efficient but in the summer it is hot and smelly. Uber is super easy but the costs add up. Walking is always the best option (especially if you don't want to do the touristy double decker buses). 

On our second and third day in Paris we met up with friends to explore some of the city's most famous monuments. First stop, the Notre Dame. It was just steps from our apartment so we walked past it almost every day. 

(Dress & Necklace: J. Crew / Bag: Zara / Shoes: & Other Stories / Sunglasses: Kate Spade)

We tucked into La Palette for lunch. The Beef Tartare was the best I have ever had. Of course I couldn't resist a little dessert after, macaroons are on every corner, you are killing my waistline Paris!

The architecture, particularly the doors, in Paris are stunning. Even in the sketchiest areas of the city the doors were still breathtaking. 

The next morning, after a cappuccino and croissant, we visited the Arc de Triomphe. At the end of the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe is an incredible vantage point to take in Paris. 

With the Eiffel Tower so close, we couldn't resist putting together a picnic and getting a better look of the masterpiece from the Champs de Mar. 

(Floral Dress: ASOS)

Dinner. This dinner was one of my favorite meals in Paris, thanks to Le Chateaubriand. According to The Worlds 50 Best, it is currently ranked the 21st Best Restaurant in the World. For a reasonable price tag you can have a true culinary experience. Your only choice is a daily changing tasting menu consisting of about 7 courses. The food not only tastes good but it looks beautiful too. Bon appetit! 

This little bit of deliciousness is their signature dish. It is basically a caramelized egg yolk over meringue and ground almond. I can't even think of words to describe how good it tasted. 

bisous bisous

naturally ginger