2022 Paris Trip: A Laid Back Day 5
- Dec 9, 2023
- 2 min read
Given the late night the day before, Day 5 started with a bit of a lie in. Once I finally was up, it was time for the lunch reservation at MoSuke I was incredibly fortunate to secure. I hopped in a car and headed to the 14th Arrondissement. See my review of MoSuke here.
After a long, leisurely lunch, I headed to the 3rd Arrondissement for a vintage designer shopping experience I booked through Airbnb. This experience would see us working our way through the 3rd Arrondissement, the Marais, through a variety of shops, both those open to the public and those available only via appointment.
Along the way, we saw beautiful areas of Paris, including the beautiful Jardin Lazare-Rachline at 9 Rue Payenne. This beautiful oasis backs onto the Musée Cognacq-Jay in the Hôtel Donon, which houses the personal collection of La Samarataine founders Théodore-Ernest Cognacq and his wife Marie Louise Jay.
While I was unable to find any deals on Chanel jackets (what I was on the hunt for), I did find an Yves Saint Laurent kaftan/dress from the 1970’s at one shop and a gorgeous pair of new, never worn orange Fendi slingbacks at another at prices that I felt were good deals. Even if I had not purchased anything, I had a fun time on the tour, and would recommend it to anyone visiting Paris.
After the tour wrapped up late afternoon/early evening, I headed back to the hotel. I was still stuffed from lunch but stopped for a couple of glasses of wine in the lobby of the hotel while chatting with fellow American travelers. After my second glass of wine, I decided to head down to the pool in the basement of the hotel for more relaxation before going to bed early to catch an early train to Reims.
Loved reading about your laid-back Day 5 in Paris! It sounds like the perfect mix of high-end dining and vintage treasure hunting. That vintage shopping tour through the Marais sounds like a dream—even if the Chanel hunt didn’t pan out, those Fendi slingbacks sound like a fantastic win.
It’s such a nice contrast to the high-energy travel days, almost like the difference between a stroll through the Jardin Lazare-Rachline and the intensity of a day at the Circuit de Marrakech. Your post definitely makes me want to slow down and embrace the Parisian pace on my next trip.
This blog post perfectly captures the essence of a relaxing Parisian getaway! I loved reading about your leisurely lunch in the 14th Arrondissement and the vintage shopping adventure through the Marais; it’s exactly the kind of "laid back" energy everyone needs on their final day. It reminds me that sometimes the best travel memories come from taking it slow. If you’re ever looking to swap the Parisian charm for a different kind of adventure, I’d highly recommend checking out some morocco tours from marrakech for your next big trip. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful, inspiring experience!
What a lovely way to spend a day in Paris! I really enjoyed reading about your laid-back approach to Day 5. Sometimes, skipping the major tourist rush for a cozy lunch and some vintage shopping is exactly what the soul needs. Your experience at the hotel pool sounded like the perfect, relaxing finale to your trip before heading off to Reims.
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