Katherine & Antoine
Katherine & Antoine
Paris & Normandy
We highly recommend taking advantage of a visit to France to visit either Paris or Normandy, or both if you have the time! Here are some of our favourite places in both regions:
Paris Classics
The Louvre – Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and about 35,000 other works of art. Website
Musée d’Orsay – Impressionist heaven inside a grand former train station. Website
Eiffel Tower – You knew this one was coming. Website
Seine River Cruise – Boat, wine, landmarks. Info
Notre Dame – The cathedral is open again inside since December 2024, fully restored. Stunning interiors, new signage, and free entry (though reserving a time slot helps avoid long waits). Info
Arc de Triomphe & stroll along Champs-Élysées. Info
Neighborhood Strolls
Quartier Latin & Luxembourg
Jardin du Luxembourg – Stroll, nap, or rent toy boats.
Église Saint-Sulpice – Dramatic, underrated, and not just for Da Vinci Code fans.
Pantheon & Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève – Big names, big domes.
Rue Mouffetard & Place de la Contrescarpe – Bustling, lively, and crepes you’ll dream about.
Montmartre
Wander west of Sacré-Cœur around Rue des Abbesses and Rue Lepic for the best cafés and people-watching.
Marais
Place des Vosges – Stunning square, perfect for lounging.
Marché des Enfants Rouges – Oldest food market in Paris, great for lunch.
Pretty streets around **Arts et Métiers, Rue Montorgueil, and **Rue du Temple.
République to La Villette
Walk along Canal St. Martin from Place de la République up to Bassin de la Villette. Snacks, drinks, and plenty of people-watching along the way.
La Rotonde often has weekend markets and events.
La Villette itself is buzzy at night, full of bars and music.
Museums Worth a Detour
Musée Rodin – Stunning sculpture garden.
Musée Jacquemart-André – Mansion plus a lovely café.
Institut du Monde Arabe – Great terrace views.
Sit by the River Like a Local
In front of Institut de France
Local Favorites for Drinks and Nights Out
La Recyclerie – Cool café in a former train station.
Ground Control – Industrial space with food stalls and music.
Rosa Bonheur Buttes Chaumont – Wine, dancing, and views in the park.
Paname Brewing Company – Craft beer on the canal.
Petites Écuries – Great in the evening, lined with bars.
Gargouille – Mediterranean cuisine gem.
🌊 Normandy Highlights
Iconic white cliffs and sea arches.
Medieval streets and a towering Gothic cathedral.
D-Day Beaches
Moving memorials and museums. Start at the Normandy American Cemetery.
**Côte Fleurie: Honfleur** , Deauville, Cabourg
Harbor towns full of charm, seafood, and art.
An abbey rising straight out of the sea.