My Mom’s FIRST Time in Paris | 1 Week Itinerary, Food & Hidden Gems
LJ and MJ - That Couple Who Travels
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Watching my mom see the Eiffel Tower for the first time was a joy I didn't know I needed.
Join us as she gets her very first passport stamp on her dream trip!
We spent a week living like locals in Le Marais (the West Village x Soho of Paris), touring the city in a vintage Citroën, and finding delicious restaurants worth the exchange rate. This trip meant more to us than we knew at the time, and we hope it inspires you to take that big trip with the people you love.
If you're planning your own Paris week, everything we booked is linked below.
🏨 STAY
Blueground Apartments: https://blgrnd.com/thatcouplewhotravels
Use code bgthatcouplewhotravels at checkout for:
$15 off bookings under 1 month
$75 off bookings under 6 months
$100 off bookings 6 months or longer
This is our exact apartment: https://www.theblueground.com/p/furni...
🚗 TOURS
Vintage Citroën Paris Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/paris-l1...
🍽️ EAT & DRINK
Café de la Paix (Opera District)
Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse (Chef Alain Ducasse holds 21 Michelin stars globally)
Café Maasai
La Bocca (our favorite meal of the entire trip)
Babylone Bis (Afro-Caribbean spot where names are embroidered into the seats)
Thai Spices (in the Michelin Guide)
📚 WORTH KNOWING
Présence Africaine (the world's oldest Black-owned independent publishing company, founded 1949 by Alioune Diop)
Musée du Quai Branly (a great Louvre alternative for Black and non-Western art)
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome to Paris!
00:43 – Tour of our Blueground Apartment in Le Marais
01:24 – Mom's First Passport Stamp
02:00 – First Views of the City
02:35 – Parisian Coffee Break
03:15 – Starting the Paris City Tour
03:59 – World-Class Chocolate Shop (21+ Michelin Stars!)
04:28 – Eating at Café de la Paix
04:42 – Shopping in the Opera District
05:48 – Exploring Black-Owned Paris: Café Maasaï
07:27 – Exploring Black-Owned Paris: Presence Africaine
09:01 – Dealing with a Cold in Paris (Pharmacy Visit)
11:23 – Visiting the Louvre & Meeting Mona Lisa
13:08 – Incredible Dinner at La Bocca
14:24 – Exploring Black-Owned Paris: Dessert and Mocktail Nightcap at Babylone Bis
15:24 – Mom Sadly Says Goodbye to Paris & Heads to the Airport
16:05 – Final Dinner of the Trip at Thai Spices
16:40 – Final French Crêpes & Pastries
18:42 – Beauty Shopping at Citypharma
20:33 – A Message About Mom
📺 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS FROM FRANCE:
▶️ Part 1: We Made Our Own Perfume in Grasse, France & Left Cannes Feeling Renewed
▶️ Part 2: We Stomped Grapes in Provence & Hiked Castle Hill Completely Unprepared (COMING SOON)
▶️ Part 3: Three Countries in ONE Day! (COMING SOON)
👋🏾 Who are Martina (MJ) & Leslie (LJ)?
We're a married millennial couple from the USA who met on an international flight and haven't stopped exploring the world together since.
That Couple Who Travels is a travel and lifestyle brand dedicated to providing couples with the information and inspiration needed to create memories all over the world. With a focus on date ideas and travel, most trips and activities are a blend of luxury and local culture to showcase the best food, experiences, and adventures around the world.
Subscribe for more couples travel vlogs, hotel reviews, romantic getaway ideas, and date inspiration.
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My Mom’s FIRST Time in Paris | 1 Week Itinerary, Food & Hidden Gems
LJ and MJ - That Couple Who Travels
8,066 views
Watching my mom see the Eiffel Tower for the first time was a joy I didn't know I needed.
Join us as she gets her very first passport stamp on her dream trip!
We spent a week living like locals in Le Marais (the West Village x Soho of Paris), touring the city in a vintage Citroën, and finding delicious restaurants worth the exchange rate. This trip meant more to us than we knew at the time, and we hope it inspires you to take that big trip with the people you love.
If you're planning your own Paris week, everything we booked is linked below.
🏨 STAY
Blueground Apartments: https://blgrnd.com/thatcouplewhotravels
Use code bgthatcouplewhotravels at checkout for:
$15 off bookings under 1 month
$75 off bookings under 6 months
$100 off bookings 6 months or longer
This is our exact apartment: https://www.theblueground.com/p/furni...
🚗 TOURS
Vintage Citroën Paris Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/paris-l1...
🍽️ EAT & DRINK
Café de la Paix (Opera District)
Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse (Chef Alain Ducasse holds 21 Michelin stars globally)
Café Maasai
La Bocca (our favorite meal of the entire trip)
Babylone Bis (Afro-Caribbean spot where names are embroidered into the seats)
Thai Spices (in the Michelin Guide)
📚 WORTH KNOWING
Présence Africaine (the world's oldest Black-owned independent publishing company, founded 1949 by Alioune Diop)
Musée du Quai Branly (a great Louvre alternative for Black and non-Western art)
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome to Paris!
00:43 – Tour of our Blueground Apartment in Le Marais
01:24 – Mom's First Passport Stamp
02:00 – First Views of the City
02:35 – Parisian Coffee Break
03:15 – Starting the Paris City Tour
03:59 – World-Class Chocolate Shop (21+ Michelin Stars!)
04:28 – Eating at Café de la Paix
04:42 – Shopping in the Opera District
05:48 – Exploring Black-Owned Paris: Café Maasaï
07:27 – Exploring Black-Owned Paris: Presence Africaine
09:01 – Dealing with a Cold in Paris (Pharmacy Visit)
11:23 – Visiting the Louvre & Meeting Mona Lisa
13:08 – Incredible Dinner at La Bocca
14:24 – Exploring Black-Owned Paris: Dessert and Mocktail Nightcap at Babylone Bis
15:24 – Mom Sadly Says Goodbye to Paris & Heads to the Airport
16:05 – Final Dinner of the Trip at Thai Spices
16:40 – Final French Crêpes & Pastries
18:42 – Beauty Shopping at Citypharma
20:33 – A Message About Mom
📺 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS FROM FRANCE:
▶️ Part 1: We Made Our Own Perfume in Grasse, France & Left Cannes Feeling Renewed
▶️ Part 2: We Stomped Grapes in Provence & Hiked Castle Hill Completely Unprepared (COMING SOON)
▶️ Part 3: Three Countries in ONE Day! (COMING SOON)
👋🏾 Who are Martina (MJ) & Leslie (LJ)?
We're a married millennial couple from the USA who met on an international flight and haven't stopped exploring the world together since.
That Couple Who Travels is a travel and lifestyle brand dedicated to providing couples with the information and inspiration needed to create memories all over the world. With a focus on date ideas and travel, most trips and activities are a blend of luxury and local culture to showcase the best food, experiences, and adventures around the world.
Subscribe for more couples travel vlogs, hotel reviews, romantic getaway ideas, and date inspiration.