![what to do in Paris on a weekend](https://893a55.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/boulangerie-e1491125598441-800x600.jpg)
So, you’ve landed, now… what to do in Paris? This was my first stay in the city and with a mere 10 days to explore, this list is far from a final list of the *musts*. You will notice that I kept off many of the traditional large tourist attractions. While I saw the Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, Sacre-Coeur, and Notre Dame, these places are listed in thousands of guide books and travel blogs. While some of the places I mention are famous, I wanted to share what I discovered when I wasn’t using guide books.
Just a note on the food in Paris… you might assume that ALL food in Paris will be amazing, that ALL croissants will be life changing. This isn’t true. I had disappointing and even bad meals, coffee that forced me the first several days to hunt down a Starbucks for something drinkable, and a croissant that I couldn’t finish… until I found these places.
![](https://893a55.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_0305-1024x922.jpg)
While your trip may not center around food, you may not be “into” food even, please believe me when I tell you that any trip is infinitely better when the food and coffee makes you close your eyes and smile.
![](https://893a55.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lePetitJosselin_crepe2-1024x768.jpg)
Whether you are looking to splurge on designer fashion or hunt through antiques and absurdities at tiny shops and lesser known flea markets, Paris is pure shopping heaven.
![](https://893a55.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/P2162505-1024x768.jpg)
Paris was the first stop of my journey and because I was suffering from exhaustive jet lag for most of my time there, I was unable to explore a lot of the early morning markets around the city. Therefore, this guide for what to do in Paris will see an update once I circle back to France in the Autumn. Until then, please take a look at my picks below for what to do in Paris when you only have a weekend! Where to shop in Paris, where to eat in Paris, and what to do in Paris!
![](https://893a55.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/P2080761-e1491138639992-1024x417.jpg)
AND If you stop into Lili et Riton, tell the owner and his wife Coco that I send my love!
WHAT TO DO IN PARIS
– Weekend Edition –
To Eat
Restaurants
La Degustation
gourmet delicatessen & wine bar
93 rue Lepic
75018 Paris
+ 33 1 46 06 25 20
Hours: 12PM – 3PM / 6PM – 12AM M-F + 12PM – 12AM Sa/Su
Lili et Riton
bistro
64 rue du Montparnasse
75014 Paris
+ 33 1 43 20 93 52
Hours: 7AM – 1:30AM
Le Petit Josselin
creperie
59 rue du Montparnasse
75014 Paris, France
+ 33 1 43 22 91 81
Hours: 12PM – 3PM / 7PM – 11PM M-Sa
Coffee
Le Cafe Lomi
coffee shop, boutique, and education space
3 rue Marcadet
75018 Paris
+ 33 9 80 39 56 24
Hours: 10AM – 7PM
Shakespeare and Company Cafe
coffee shop and bookstore
37 rue de la Bûcherie
75005 Paris
+ 33 1 43 25 40 93
Hours: 9:30AM – 7PM M-F + until 8PM Sa/Su
Cassiopee Cafe
coffee shop
21 rue Custine
75018 Paris
+ 33 9 81 98 19 10
Hours: 8AM – 6PM M-F + 10AM – 6PM Sa/Su
Boulangeries
Pain Poilane
boulangerie – the croissants and punitions!
8 rue du Cherche-Midi
75006 Paris
+ 33 1 45 48 42 59
Hours: 7AM – 8:30PM M-Sa
Au Levain d’Antan
boulangerie – the almond croissants, mini baguettes, and simple sandwiches
6 rue des Abbesses
75018 Paris
+ 33 1 42 64 97 83
Hours: 7AM – 8PM M-F
Le Grenier A Pain
boulangerie – the baguettes
33 bis Rue Saint-Amand
75015 Paris
+ 33 1 45 33 01 85
Hours: 7:30AM – 8:30PM M-Sa + 8AM – 8PM Su (closed W)
Pastry & Sweets
La Grande Epicerie Paris
full market with boulangerie & patisserie
38 rue de Sevres
75007 Paris
+ 33 1 44 39 81 00
Hours: 8:30AM – 9PM M-Sa + 10AM – 8PM Su
Arnaud Larher
macarons and chocolates
93 rue de Seine
75006 Paris
+ 33 1 43 29 38 15
Hours: 2:30PM – 7:30PM Tu + 10AM – 7:30PM W/Th + 10AM – 8PM F/Sa + 10AM – 7PM Su (Closed M)
La Maison du Chocolate
go for the chocolate!
19 rue de Sevres
75006 Paris
+ 33 1 45 44 20 40
Hours: 10AM – 8PM M-Sa
Kosak Chocolate
carefully curated selection of the best chocolate made around the world
106 rue Caulaincourt
75018 Paris
+ 33 9 80 73 35 60
Hours: 11AM – 8PM Tu-Su
To Shop
New Clothing & Jewelry
Aude & Chloe
womens’ clothing
88 rue de Rennes
75006 Paris
+33 1 45 44 86 85
Hours: 3PM – 7PM M + 10:30AM – 7PM T-Sa (closed Su)
L’atelier Scandinave
womens’ clothing
80 rue de Rennes
75006 Paris
+ 33 1 43 35 12 55
Hours: 12PM – 7PM M + 11AM – 7PM T-Sa (closed Su)
Cesaree
high end statement jewelry
11 rue du Dragon
75006 Paris
+ 33 1 45 48 86 86
Hours: 10:30AM – 7PM M-Sa (closed Su)
Vintage & Antiques
Chinemachine Vintage
vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories
100 rue des Martyrs
75018 Paris
+ 33 1 80 50 27 66
Hours: 1PM – 8PM Su + 12PM – 8PM M-Sa
Atomes
vintage clothing and decor
65 rue du Montparnasse
75014 Paris
+ 33 1 43 22 70 13
Hours: 11AM – 7PM T-Sa (closed Su/M)
L’objet Qui Parle
the most delightful antiquities and absurdities
86 rue des Martyrs
75018 Paris
+ 33 6 09 67 05 30
Hours: 1PM – 7:30PM M-Sa (closed Su)
Decor
Petit Pan
textile based home goods
10 rue Yvonne le Tac
75018 Paris
+ 33 9 84 33 86 82
Hours: 10:30AM – 1PM / 2PM – 7:30PM Su-M + 10:30PM – 7:30PM T-Sa
Cocoboheme
quirky home goods
38 rue Myrha
75018 Paris
+ 33 1 42 64 59 87
Hours: 2PM – 7PM M-Sa (closed Su)
Storie
home goods & jewelry
20 rue Delambre
75014 Paris
+ 33 1 83 56 01 98
Hours: 3PM – 8PM M + 11AM – 8PM T-Sa (closed Su)
Books
Shakespeare and Company
new and rare books with adjacent cafe
37 rue de la Bucherie
75005 Paris
+ 33 1 43 25 40 93
Hours: 10AM – 11PM
To Do
Art Markets
Le Marche de la Creation Paris Montparnasse
year – round open air artists market
Bd Edgar Quinet
75014 Paris
Hours: 10AM – 7PM (Su only)
two of the artists that showcase at Le Marce de la Creation
Ona Maati
ceramist Sylvie Barbara
4 impasse Savry
92700 Colombes
+ 33 6 61 64 07 32
Patrick Perrin
+ 33 6 63 56 02 82
Little Big Galerie
contemporary photographic gallery
45 rue Lepic
75018 Paris
+ 33 1 42 52 81 25
Hours: 2:30PM – 7:30PM T-Su (closed M)
Flea Market
Marche aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves
smaller flea market in south Paris that is less crowded
18 Avenue Georges Lafenestre
75014 Paris
Hours: 7AM – 1PM S/Su
Bird Market
Le Marché aux Oiseaux
exotic bird market and pet supplies
Place Louis Lépine and Quai de la Corse
75004 paris
Hours: 8AM to 7PM (Su only)
Cemetery
Montparnasse Cemetery
resting place of Serge Gainsbourg, Jean Seberg, Man Ray, and others
3 Boulevard Edgar Quinet
75014 paris
+ 33 1 44 10 86 50
Montparnasse Cemetery Map
*Hours:
6/11 – 15/3 8AM – 5:30PM M-F + 8:30AM – 5:30PM Sa + 9AM to 5:30PM Su & Bank Holidays
16/3 – 5/11 open until 6PM
*There are no admissions 15 min before closing time.