Girlfriend’s Guide To Paris

Paris, France, is a city that can appeal to all types of travelers. Artists come to find inspiration. Romantics come to find love. Foodies come to find gourmet dishes. Girlfriends come to find time together while enjoying shopping, dining, arts and fashion in the City of Light. Whether it's BFFs, moms and daughters, or sisters traveling together, consider these options for your girlfriend getaway.

Posing

It's hard to think of a better place to have your photo taken than in Paris. Whether it's the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre or along the Seine, the City of Light offers an opportunity to cast you and your travel companions in the best light. Paris is a place where you create lifelong memories, and you don't want to trust them to cell phone selfies. Instead, get a pro from Romantic Portraits Paris who knows the best places to go and the times when the light is just right. After your shoot, you and the girls will have an entire portfolio of keepsakes.

Lunch on the Lawn

From the Champs de Mars park near the Eiffel Tower to the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris is full of beautiful spots to relax and enjoy a picnic. Since you're in France, you're not going to just throw together some sandwiches, chips and sodas. This is your chance to have chef Justin Kent of Picnics Paris shop around the city's markets for the freshest ingredients and fill your basket with hand-selected cheeses, quiche Lorraine, charcuterie, poached salmon, pickled apples and pork roast with onion jus. Put down that Diet Coke! You're in Paris, so they're going to throw in a bottle of wine or champagne.

Steamy

Between all the shopping and sightseeing, ladies need time to relax together. Go beyond the traditional spa experience at O'Kari Hammam, a women-only site in the heart of Paris. Relax in the steamy atmosphere of the hammam to get ready for a body scrub followed by a lathering of natural soap made with olive oil. Since this is not an express service, how much time should you allot? O'Kari suggests two hours at least! And three would be much better!

Now We're Cooking

Some of the best memories with friends and family are created when cooking and eating together. Share the experience of learning French cooking with your fellow travelers as you try out recipes in Cook'n With Class. The experience can range from learning to make classic French desserts such as macaroons, or hitting the markets with a local chef to buy the ingredients you will later cook in the kitchen.

Your Own Place

Spend more time together (and feel like locals) by renting an apartment for a few days in one of the world's most incredible cities. Muse of Paris offers everything from studio to two bedrooms so you can hang out together in the kitchen or living room or just enjoy the views out the windows.

For more information about woman-centered trips to Paris, including, dining, shopping, walking tours and activities - try one of our favorite websites - Girl's Guide to Paris.

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