#### **Day 1: Exploring Classic
Parisian Cuisine**
- **6:00 AM - 7:30 AM:** Start your day with a traditional French
breakfast at **Café de Flore** in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Enjoy
croissants, pain au chocolat, and café au lait.
- **7:30 AM - 10:00 AM:** Visit the **Marché d'Aligre** (Bastille area),
a bustling market where you can sample fresh fruits, cheeses, and
charcuterie.
- **10:00 AM - 1:00 PM:** Explore the **Louvre Museum**.
- **1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:** Lunch at **Le Comptoir du Relais**
(Saint-Germain-des-Prés), known for its exceptional French bistro
cuisine. Try the duck confit or the steak tartare.
- **3:00 PM - 5:00 PM:** Stroll along the **Seine River** and visit
**Île de la Cité**.
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM:** Take a break at **Pierre Hermé** for some of
the best macarons in Paris.
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM:** Dinner at **Le Procope** (Latin Quarter), one
of the oldest restaurants in Paris. Enjoy coq au vin or escargots.
#### **Day 2: Gastronomy in the
Marais**
- **6:00 AM - 7:30 AM:** Breakfast at **L'As du Fallafel** in the
Marais, offering a unique Parisian take on the classic falafel.
- **7:30 AM - 10:00 AM:** Visit **Musée Picasso**.
- **10:00 AM - 1:00 PM:** Walk around the **Le Marais** district,
exploring local patisseries and boulangeries.
- **1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:** Lunch at **Chez Janou** for a Provençal meal.
- **3:00 PM - 5:00 PM:** Visit **Place des Vosges** and relax in one of
the oldest squares in Paris.
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM:** Enjoy a cheese-tasting session at **Fromagerie
Jouannault**.
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM:** Dinner at **L’Ami Louis**, known for its roast
chicken and rustic French cuisine.
#### **Day 3: Fine Dining and
Michelin Stars**
- **6:00 AM - 7:30 AM:** Begin with a light breakfast at **La Pâtisserie
des Rêves**.
- **7:30 AM - 10:00 AM:** Visit **Musée d'Orsay**.
- **10:00 AM - 1:00 PM:** Explore the chic neighborhood of **Saint-Honoré**
and enjoy coffee at **Café Verlet**.
- **1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:** Lunch at **Le Jules Verne** on the Eiffel Tower
(reservation required), offering exquisite French cuisine with a view.
- **3:00 PM - 5:00 PM:** Take a walk along the **Champs-Élysées**.
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM:** Tea time at **Ladurée** on the Champs-Élysées.
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM:** Dinner at **Le Cinq** (Four Seasons Hotel
George V), a 3-Michelin-star experience.
#### **Day 4: Markets and Street
Food**
- **6:00 AM - 7:30 AM:** Breakfast at **Poilâne** bakery in
Saint-Germain.
- **7:30 AM - 10:00 AM:** Visit **Marché Raspail** (Boulevard Raspail)
for organic produce and street food.
- **10:00 AM - 1:00 PM:** Explore the **Montparnasse** area.
- **1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:** Lunch at **Crêperie Josselin** for authentic
Breton crêpes.
- **3:00 PM - 5:00 PM:** Visit **Tour Montparnasse** for panoramic views
of Paris.
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM:** Enjoy a wine-tasting session at **Le Barav**.
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM:** Dinner at **Le Servan** in the 11th
arrondissement, known for its fusion of French and Asian flavors.
#### **Day 5: A Day in
Versailles**
- **6:00 AM - 7:30 AM:** Quick breakfast at your accommodation or local
café.
- **7:30 AM - 10:00 AM:** Travel to **Versailles**.
- **10:00 AM - 1:00 PM:** Tour the **Palace of Versailles**.
- **1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:** Lunch at **La Flottille**, located in the
palace gardens.
- **3:00 PM - 5:00 PM:** Stroll through the **Versailles Gardens**.
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM:** Return to Paris.
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM:** Dinner at **L’Astrance** (near Trocadéro), a
3-Michelin-star restaurant offering modern French cuisine.
#### **Day 6: Hidden Gems of
Paris**
- **6:00 AM - 7:30 AM:** Start your day with a visit to **Du Pain et des
Idées** for breakfast pastries.
- **7:30 AM - 10:00 AM:** Explore the **Canal Saint-Martin** area.
- **10:00 AM - 1:00 PM:** Visit **Musée des Arts et Métiers**.
- **1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:** Lunch at **Chez Prune** along the canal.
- **3:00 PM - 5:00 PM:** Discover the **Belleville** district, known for
its multicultural vibe and street art.
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM:** Coffee break at **Café Loustic**.
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM:** Dinner at **Septime** in the 11th
arrondissement, offering creative and modern cuisine.
#### **Day 7: Day Trip to
Champagne Region**
- **6:00 AM - 7:30 AM:** Early breakfast at your accommodation.
- **7:30 AM - 10:00 AM:** Travel to the **Champagne region** (Reims).
- **10:00 AM - 1:00 PM:** Visit a champagne house like **Moët & Chandon**
for a tour and tasting.
- **1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:** Lunch at **Le Parc** in Reims (2-Michelin
stars).
- **3:00 PM - 5:00 PM:** Explore **Reims Cathedral**.
- **5:00 PM - 7:00 PM:** Return to Paris.
- **7:00 PM - 10:00 PM:** Final dinner at **Le Chateaubriand** in the
11th arrondissement, known for its innovative tasting menus.
### **Budget Accommodation &
Almost-Free Meals**
- **Accommodation:** Look into **Airbnb** options or hostels like **Le
Village Montmartre** or **Generator Paris** for budget-friendly stays.
- **Almost-Free Meals:** Consider volunteering at **Refettorio Paris**
(by Massimo Bottura), where you can work in exchange for meals made by
world-class chefs from surplus food.
This itinerary offers a rich blend of Parisian gastronomy, culture, and
hidden gems, ensuring a memorable culinary adventure.
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