Friday / 14 May / Paris
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Friday · 14 May
Arrival & Paris at Dusk
- Arrive in Paris
- Check in at Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs
- Afternoon walk through Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Aperitif near the Luxembourg Gardens
- Dinner on the Left Bank
Something beautiful is waiting for you.
Three nights. One city. One birthday worth remembering.
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An invitation to celebrate
A Birthday Weekend in Paris
For Sophie
14–17 May 2027
01 / A note for you
Sophie,
This year, your birthday comes with a little more than candles.
Paris is waiting.
Three days to wander beautiful streets, linger over long lunches, discover places we have been saving for just the right trip — and celebrate properly.
Everything you need is here.
All you have to do is arrive.
The lovely essentials
- Destination
- Paris, France
- Dates
- 14–17 May 2027
- Stay
- Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs
- Length
- 3 nights
- Birthday dinner
- Saturday, 8:00 PM
02 / The weekend
Time, beautifully spent.
A few plans to look forward to.
Plenty of room to get a little lost.
Saturday / 15 May / Paris
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Saturday · 15 May
The Birthday
- Slow Parisian breakfast
- Musée de l’Orangerie
- Lunch in the 1st arrondissement
- Afternoon along the Seine
- Return to hotel and dress for dinner
- Birthday dinner — 8:00 PM
Sunday / 16 May / Paris
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Sunday · 16 May
One More Day in Paris
- Morning in Le Marais
- Coffee and pastries
- Browse boutiques and galleries
- Long lunch
- Sunset walk beside the Seine
Monday, 17 May · A final breakfast, then home with stories.
03 / Places for the weekend
A few good addresses.
For long lunches, beautiful rooms and the pleasure of discovering somewhere new.
Eat01
11th arrondissement
Bistrot Paul Bert
A classic Parisian bistro for an unhurried lunch, a handwritten menu and one more glass.
Drink02
Place Vendôme · 1st
Bar Hemingway
A small, storied bar at the Ritz. An intimate setting for a beautifully made birthday cocktail.
See03
Jardin des Tuileries · 1st
Musée de l’Orangerie
Make room for Monet’s Water Lilies. A quiet moment with paintings that seem to surround you.
A considered selection of places to explore. Photographs evoke the city; venue details and availability may change.
04 / A little Paris magic
The moments between the plans.
For the best morning
Walk beside the Seine before breakfast, while the city is still waking up.
For the photograph
Pont Alexandre III just before sunset.
For one thing not to rush
A café table when you have nowhere else to be.
05 / The practical details
Consider it
taken care of.
The useful things, all in one place.
So you can stay in the moment.
Airport to hotel
From Charles de Gaulle or Orly, an official taxi is the simplest arrival. Follow the airport taxi signs and give the driver your hotel address. Allow extra time for city traffic.
Getting around Paris
Explore on foot when you can. Saint-Placide, on Métro line 4, is close to the hotel. Use Île-de-France Mobilités for current routes, tickets and service updates.
Expected May weather
Think mild afternoons and cooler evenings, with the possibility of spring showers. This is seasonal guidance; check the forecast in the week before departure.
What to pack
Comfortable walking shoes, light layers, a compact umbrella and something beautiful for Saturday dinner. A small day bag and a travel adapter will earn their place.
Your Paris address
Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs 92 rue de Vaugirard 75006 Paris, France
Reservation links
Keep the hotel confirmation and museum tickets together. The birthday dinner is planned for Saturday at 8:00 PM; the restaurant and booking confirmation are still to be added.
Emergency information
For an emergency in France, call 112. For medical assistance call 15; police 17; fire 18. Keep your travel insurance details and hotel address saved on your phone.
Paris · 14–17 May 2027
Paris is ready.
All that’s left is to pack.
Happy Birthday, Sophie.