Hello, I'm Krystal Kenney, a small-town dreamer turned Paris local. I love reading, adventures, and working with my little dog Coco at my side. My goal? To help others own their dreams and live a more creative life. Join me on this journey as we unlock your potential and turn your dreams into a reality. 

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The Best of Paris by a Local

I’ve lived in Paris for a over a decade now and wanted to share some of my favorite things to do and see while visiting the city of light!

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Favorite Restaurants in Paris

  • La Fontaine de Mars (French Cuisine)

129 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris

  • Beefbar (Great meat choices)

5 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris

  • Au Pied de Cochon (Classic French food)

6 Rue Coquillière, 75001 Paris

  • La Boîte aux Lettres in Montmartre (classic French food)

108 Rue Lepic, 75018 Paris

  • Hôtel Particulier (Romantic secret garden too)

23 Av. Junot Pavillon D, 75018 Paris

  • Les Ombres (rooftop with Eiffel views)

27 Quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris

  • Vatel (cooking school with Michelin trained restaurants and great pricing)

122 rue Nollet, 75017 Paris France

  • Réciproque (Michelin rated restaurant in Montmartre)

14 Rue Ferdinand Flocon, 75018 Paris

Fun bars 

  • Bar À Bulles (on thé roof of the moulin rouge)

4 Cité Véron, 75018 Paris

  • Le Perchoir Marais (Rooftop with Paris views/ Seasonally open in the warmer months)

33 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris

Best dinner boat cruise

  • Le Calife

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Jazz bars

  • Le Caveau de la Huchette

5 Rue de la Huchette, 75005 Paris

  • 38Riv Jazz Club

38 Rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris

  • Le Duc des Lombards

42 Rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris

Off the beaten path museums and castles 

  • Rodin museum 

77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris

  • Musée de Montmartre

12, rue Cortot – 75018 Paris

  • Château de Chantilly

60500 Chantilly

  • Château de Fontainebleau

Place Charles de Gaulle 77300 Fontainebleau

Lastly, here is a video of some common scams in Paris to be aware of while visiting.

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