I really feel sad while writing this post about my Paris trip. Not because it was bad. In contrary, I am really bummed out that I am back. I always have an after Paris dip when I return home. I feel at home there and feel I can be myself there. Who else has this? Having a home away from home, I mean. Some of you might know that I really want to return one day to live there again. So feel free to share tips about job hunting a Paris if you have any. Also, you can always write me an email/DM if you have the winning tip 🙂
Anyway, over to a more happy post. I had the best birthday ever! I am grateful I was able to visit my happy place for this. Turning 25 never felt better. It’s actually the best birthday I have had in years. As some of you might seen on the news, it had been snowing a lot in Paris. I was lucky to still enjoy the snow during my visit. It was also quite sunny so the best of both worlds.
I hope you will enjoy reading my Paris travel diary as I put a lot of work and love in my Paris related posts.
My departure started really early. I always travel to Paris by train because that’s the easy and quick. It takes me about 2,5 hours in total which is pretty fast. I always take two trains. The first one that brings me to Belgium in half an hour and then the Thalys to Paris. It was so early that it would be the first train. So what happened? First it was said that there would be a 5 minute delay. This turned into a 10 minute delay. This turned into a 15 minute delay. When I saw that the departure time kept on changing I already started getting nervous. ‘’what if they cancel the train?’’. And what happened? They ended up mentioning that the train would not leave. The next train would be in an hour. WHAT? I didn’t have that amount of time. I would only have a 20 minute transfer time between my trains so I could not wait for the next train. We ran outside to catch a taxi.. We almost didn’t make it to our Thalys as it was rush hour and we were stuck in traffic all the time. Luckily, we had the sweetest driver and he even drove through red lights. We made it 2 minutes before the train departed. You can imagine how stressful my trip started.
Anyway, I took a chill pill and relaxed on the train.
A cappuccino aboard to get the day started. The cup has an Eiffel tower ❤
I always get super emotional when I enter Paris by train. You can see the Sacré Coeur from the train.
Our hotel was located in the 5th arrondissement. It’s my second time booking that hotel. I just love the area. It’s not in the middle of all touristic attractions but thats perfect for me as I like a more quite area as I have seen it all before.
Before going for a walk, I had to make some balcony shots in my room.
As mentioned, it had been snowing a lot
Loved this walk in the snow
Petit Palais
Pont Alexandre
It was so sunny
How beautiful is this bridge?
I already shared this picture on my Instagram. Love my lavender coat.
Les Invalides (École Militaire).
There were so many bunnies in the snow at Les Invalides! Adorable ❤
Lunchtime at one of my favourite spots in Paris. And yes, I ordered fries as a side to my salad.
Le snack du soir. Pierre Hermé ❤ It was the first time for me trying the macarons from Pierre Hermé. In comparison to the ones from Ladurée I can say that I think the ones from Pierre Hermé are far better! Have you ever tried something from Pierre Hermé? Let me know if you’re team Pierre Hermé or team Ladurée.
On Friday it was my birthday! As it was going to be snowing all day, we decided to spend the day somewhere inside. I had never been to Fondation Louis Vuitton and I had previously seen on my social media that there was a MoMa exhibition. I had to see it.
En route du Fondation. So much snow ❤
Fondation Louis Vuitton is in general a must see as the architecture of the building is impressive! Plus it is located at Bois de Boulogne so a perfect place to escape the city’s hectic for a bit.
Picasso
Andy Warhol ❤ This is one of the pieces I really wanted to see, Together with Lichtenstein and Frida Kahlo.
Roy Lichtenstein
Frida Kahlo ❤ My Mexican pride came out.
I wanted to try this chair so badly!
The views were something from a fairytale
Fish lamps at the restaurant
Posing in the snow
How unique is the architecture? I have so many pictures of it.
Quick lunch at Paul
I chose La Favorite in Le Marais to have a birthday dinner. It’s one of my fav places to drink/eat something.
No birthday without cocktails. A Pornstar Martini for me s’il vous plaît.
Only in Paris will you find candles in a toilet
After dinner I only had one birthday wish.. visit the Eiffel tower by night.
25, baby!
The day after my birthday it was time for some shopping. I will be sharing a separate Paris Shoplog upcoming week.
We ate a crêpe sucre from this cute stand in the middle of Rue de Rivoli. We ate it while sitting on a bench and enjoying the sun.
This is an art gallery and every time I visit Paris they change the outside decoration.
Same gallery but in April 2017, see?
I can’t visit Paris without going to Café Kitsuné. I took it to go and sat outside the Louvre in the sun to drink it.
At the same time I shot some outfit pictures, from the Tenue du Jour I have already uploaded
It’s a tradition for me that when I travel, I pick nick once in my hotel room. I just love the feeling of taking out some food and eat it in my room with my pjs on without having to dress up to go for dinner. Oh, and before you think that I am messing up the linen, I always but a towel or whatever under the food and pay attention.
Boo! Our last morning in the hotel which means our last breakfast.
Some last balcony shots. I just love the view from a french balcony.
Who has seen this and my other Paris pictures on my Instagram?
We pretty much had the whole day as our train back would leave at 18:00 hrs. Lafayette is open on Sundays and it was time to go get my birthday present. From me to me.
Shoe department at Lafayette ❤
Although I had been to Galeries Lafayette before, I had never been to the rooftop terrace. What a view ❤
Sacré Coeur
They were making apple juice from Pink Lady apples at Lafayette
As we were really close to the Opera we walked around the immense building and had lunch.
Before going to the hotel to grab our belongings we walked around the neighbourhood of the hotel. We went into a supermarket to buy some french goodies, such as cheese. We also went to a Boulangerie.
So sad. So heartbroken. But that was the end of our Paris birthday trip. Leaving the city with a breath taking sunset.
I’ll be back! And hopefully there will also be a time when I return to live there. And I was serious, if anyone has tips on job hunting or knows of something in Paris, don’t hesitate on emailing/DMing me.
I hope you enjoyed reading my (long) post about my birthday trip. I put a lot of effort in it:)
Merci et bon journée ❤
xxx Valerie
19 februari 2018 at 21:08
Aww its a beautiful journey you had. I wish i can travel to Paris too. Love the art on coffee cup 💞
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21 februari 2018 at 11:26
Thanks for stopping by! It was amazing 😊 hope you will be able to visit Paris at some point xx
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21 februari 2018 at 19:54
Yes hopefully. 😊☺
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19 februari 2018 at 21:11
Following you 💙
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19 februari 2018 at 21:52
Beautiful photos, I was born in Paris but I’ve never seen it under the snow, it’s gorgeous!
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21 februari 2018 at 11:25
It was something from a fairytale! Ever thought of returning to Paris?
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21 februari 2018 at 20:31
I return almost every year, but i don’t want to live there, idk why honestly 😛
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19 februari 2018 at 22:41
Great photos! Followed on Instagram!
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21 februari 2018 at 11:24
Thank you! 😊💕
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20 februari 2018 at 00:58
Happy happy 25 to you! Those macarons look incredible and all the rest of your pictures are fantastic (:
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21 februari 2018 at 11:24
Thank you so much lovely! It was the best way to turn 25 😊 x
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20 februari 2018 at 08:15
Paris😀
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20 februari 2018 at 09:07
Great post. I am happy that you spent a beautiful moment in Paris.
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21 februari 2018 at 11:23
Thank you! It was amazing,as always 💕
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21 februari 2018 at 11:43
Awwww it looks like you had an amazing trip…the photos are so beautiful…I’m still yet to visit Paris, I don’t know why I haven’t gone yet, maybe I’ll go this year…and also happy belated birthday 😊
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25 februari 2018 at 12:34
Thank you! 🙂 I hope you get the chance to visit Paris some day. It’s magical ❤
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21 februari 2018 at 22:34
Paris is a beautiful place! I’m sure if you have plans to move there, it’ll just work out fine in the end. I love your purple coat btw 🙂
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25 februari 2018 at 12:33
Awww thanks so much for your kind words ❤ Hope you're having a lovely weekend girl! x
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22 februari 2018 at 10:21
I love your purple coat! Beautiful photos. I can’t wait to visit Paris soon. Xx
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25 februari 2018 at 12:32
Thanks girl! Do you already have plans to go there? 🙂 x
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26 februari 2018 at 07:50
Not yet but, soon! Xx
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22 februari 2018 at 12:29
You have made such amazing pictures!!
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25 februari 2018 at 12:32
Thanks! x
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25 februari 2018 at 17:46
I love this city and your coat girl! ❤
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26 februari 2018 at 12:03
Thanks ❤ Paris is amazing!
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2 maart 2018 at 20:10
Paris looks amazing and you have taken some great pictures!
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6 maart 2018 at 10:32
Zo’n leuke foto’s! Ik wil zo graag terug naar Parijs!
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9 maart 2018 at 11:45
Ik wil ook alweer terug! ❤
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13 maart 2018 at 14:52
What a great experience! I’ve personally never been to Paris, and kind of don’t want to. It sounds very magical and I’m too scared it wouldn’t live up to my expectations 😦
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17 maart 2018 at 11:51
Don’t be afraid that Paris won’t live up to your expectations! Paris is magical 😀 I have never heard anyone say that it is disappointing. Hope you change your mind and get the opportunity to visit one day 🙂
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16 maart 2018 at 18:53
Love your snowy Paris pics!
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17 maart 2018 at 11:51
Thank you so much 🙂 it was so magical!
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