Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Paris and check into our beautifully designed boutique hotel in a central part of the city. Eva will be waiting to greet everyone in the hotel atrium——with a thoughtfully curated gift bag in hand for each of you.
Next, we’ll get to know each other and go over logistics for the week while chatting and sipping drinks in a picturesque café on a leafy square.
Afterwards, we’ll head down to the Seine River to take a leisurely hour-long cruise.
We’ll have a little time to explore a classic, slightly hidden part of the 6th arrondissement before dinner.
And then we’ll eat a delicious meal of classic steak frites… You’ll be tempted to lick the sauce right off the plate.
Day 2
This morning, as with every morning of the trip, a delicious breakfast awaits in the hotel atrium. (Open from 7am-10:30am.) Choose from fresh croissants, crusty bread, a lovely fruit salad, yogurt, trout tataki, eggs cooked any way you’d like, salad greens, and more. Plus, there’s a barista who will whip up your morning drink of preference.
Then we’ll have the enormous privilege of visiting the private studio of an incredible artist and her studio assistant (who happens to be her daughter!) She’ll share her inspiring story, the ideas behind her work, and we’ll have a chance to shop for gifts and keepsakes among the enchanting world she’s created.
After the studio visit, we’ll go to one of the city’s best outdoor markets to shop for fresh cheese, bread, seasonal produce, and other essential picnic supplies.
A picnic in Paris is always fun, and we’ll get to enjoy one in the park for today’s lunch!
Free time for the rest of the day to visit a museum, explore a neighborhood, do a little shopping, or whatever your heart desires. As with all our moments of free time this week, if you’d like recommendations of what to do, see, eat, etc. Eva is happy to help.
Day 3
This morning, we’ll explore one of Eva’s favorite museums in the city, nestled into a hidden corner of Montmartre. In addition to the museum’s art collections, we’ll get to see the atmospheric studio and apartment of a legendary woman artist who lived here over 100 years ago.
Next, we’ll venture down the hill for lunch at a friendly restaurant that serves fresh, seasonal bistro-fare to locals.
After lunch, we’ll head over to the oldest floral shop in Paris to learn how to make hand tied French bouquets. Between the fresh blooms in our hands and the lush atmosphere of the shop, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more delightful experience.
Then we’ll pop into a forever favorite shop in the Marais to browse their impeccably curated goods.
Free time to return to the hotel to rest and freshen up before dinner or stay exploring all that the Marais neighborhood has to offer.
We’ll end the day at a nearby Mediterranean spot that serves what NYTimes writer Lindsey Tramuta called “the best food in Paris right now”.
Day 4
First off, we’ll sample the incredible wares at one of the best pastry shops in Paris that is somehow managing to stay under the radar.
After getting our fill of French pastries, we’ll explore one of Paris’ most incredible parks that happens to be just a short walk away.
For lunch, we’ll have the treat of eating and drinking local wine in the home of a friendly local designer who also knows her way around a kitchen.
Then we’ll head to an amazing local antiques shop that’s hidden away in one of those oh-so-Parisian courtyards. The charming owners will be there to greet us and share a bit about their story.
Free time for a couple of hours before dinner to return to the hotel and/or just explore all the amazing places in the surrounding 11th arrondissement. (This is where hip locals like to hang out. ;)
For dinner, we’re eating at a favorite restaurant of Paris by Design travelers. Delicious homemade pasta, market fresh ingredients, decadent tiramisu, and only an 8 minute walk from the hotel——what more could we want?!
Day 5
Today we get to explore the charms of the Paris Saint Ouen Flea Market!
To start, Eva will give you a quick tour, helping everyone to get oriented (including where to find ATMs and bathrooms), pointing out her favorite sections, and sharing her best tips for bargaining and interacting with the vendors. Then you’ll be free to explore the market.
For lunch, we’ll stop at a stylish under-the-radar restaurant right outside the flea market, which serves fantastic, fresh French food.
Then we’ll continue exploring the various flea markets in the neighborhood. At the end of the day, we’ll meet up at a nearby cafe to get a chocolat a l’ancienne (old fashioned hot chocolate) and have a little show and tell with our flea market finds.
We’ll have some time to drop off our bags and rest at the hotel before heading out to the concert. Eva will bring everyone tasty takeout from a local Chinese spot to eat while we get ready.
As a grand finish to the day, we’ll experience the amazing acoustics and talent of a classical concert held in the oldest cathedral in Paris.
Day 6
Free time for the first half of the day to have a lazy morning in, meet up with old (or new!) friends, attend services at a cathedral, head back to that shop you spotted earlier in the week, or whatever you’re in the mood for!
In the afternoon, we’ll meet back up to take a cake decorating class from a debonair local in his classic Parisian apartment, complete with herringbone floors and floor to ceiling windows. The magic of this experience is hard to convey in words, but trust me… it’s incredible.
From there, we’ll continue on to a stunning jewel box of a museum in the 9th arrondissement that will be seared into your memory after your trip.
For our last meal together, we’re eating at a beautiful, romantic restaurant and toasting to our week together. You might be surprised at how much we’ve all bonded over the course of the week——there really is a special alchemy that happens on these trips, and it’s always a little bittersweet to go our separate ways.
Day 7
As with every other morning of our trip, a flavorful breakfast spread will be waiting for us in the hotel atrium. We’ll come away from Paris feeling inspired and replenished for whatever comes next!
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Eva Jorgensen reserves the right to change the itinerary because of local schedules, weather, or if something new and delightful becomes available.
If you have any food allergies, please let us know as soon as you apply so we can make arrangements to accommodate you as best we can. Reach out to hello@evajorgensen.com with any questions.
