“The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting.” ― Andy Warhol
I’ll be back in Paris in 100 days! (Yes, that does deserve an exclamation point.) It will be nearly 3.5 years since my last visit. Now, with plans firmly in place for la rentrée à Paris on March 23, 2023, I am eager to start planning. I promised my travel companion (and myself) that I wouldn’t over-plan, but it is still fun to think about what to pack and what we might like to do this time. There are only a few things on my bucket list for Paris 2023:
Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle every night from our beautiful Paris Perfect Clairette apartment in the 7th arrondissement
Shop in unique boutiques and discover les puces de Vanves to bring home some treasure(s) to remember our time in Paris
Have a cocktail (Miss Bond) in Bar Hemingway at the Ritz
Savor the flavors of Paris: Warm baguettes, sweet and/or savory crêpes, macarons at Ladurée, choux at Odette, fresh produce from the local market, bold reds and sparkling wines…
See or do something new everyday — This is a great challenge, given that I have been to Paris so many times. Usually, I am helping someone else discover Paris for the first time so we tend to visit the “must-dos”. This time I can be much more casual and spontaneous.
Take pictures of “the little things”— Sure, I’ll photograph the iconic monuments if we’re nearby, but I really want to focus on the little things that make Paris special.
This list is small, but there are so many more wonderful things to do either again or for the first time. Last year, I wrote a post in response to The Earful Tower’s Paris Bucket List and added a few ideas of my own. I wonder how many of these experiences I will discover (or rediscover) this time. The adventure begins in 100 days.
