04/06/2025
Paris is always a good idea…
In my former fashion life, quick jaunts to Paris were a regular rhythm—and spending a few days there this past week, wandering memory lane with my daughter, was a blissful reminder of just how magical this city truly is.
The Eurostar from London makes it all so effortless. We arrived at Gare du Nord and made the easy hop to the Marais, where we checked into the beautifully understated , a gem I found via . The rooms were cosy and comfortable, and the entire hotel had that perfect Parisian buzz. Though we didn’t get a chance to try the much-raved-about restaurant and bar (next time!), we were incredibly grateful for Eduardo at concierge—an absolute star—who worked miracles. He secured us last-minute tickets to the sold-out David Hockney exhibition (unmissable), and got us a table at an old favourite, , for a nostalgic and delicious dinner.
For Paris first-timer Mia, we ticked off the classics: the Louvre, Tuileries, the ever-iconic Eiffel Tower and trawled the city on foot and Lime Bikes, a great way to see it all! Popping to see an old friend and former colleague at Chanel HQ was quite a full-circle moment.
On our final day, we decided to forgo our plans to visit the Picasso Museum and Musée d’Orsay (always worth it, especially for the Degas), and instead embraced a slower pace. We wandered through the Marais, indulged in a little shopping (vintage shops galore and be sure to visit for a little bit of everything) and soaked up café culture in the sunshine. It was exactly what we needed.
Three days in this endlessly inspiring city was the perfect tonic—mother/daughter bonding wrapped in sunshine, laughter, art, fashion, good food, and the promise to return again soon.
Paris, always.