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If Florence is on your list, save this for later because these little wine windows are such a fun thing to look out for while walking around the city.

📍 Cantina de’ Pucci
📍 Osteria Belle Donne
📍 Babae
📍 Il Latini
📍 Vivoli
📍 Osteria delle Brache
📍 DiVin Boccone
📍 La Buchetta Food & Wine
📍 Fiaschetteria Fantappié
📍 Pietrabianca

Such a fun little detail to add to your Florence itinerary if you want your trip to include more than just the obvious spots. Perfect for anyone planning a Florence trip, building a Tuscany itinerary, or looking for unique things to do in Florence and small details that make a city feel special.

Save this for your Florence trip planning and your Italy itinerary.

Opening days and serving times can change, so always check directly before you go.

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If Florence is on your list, save this for later because these little wine windows are such a fun thing to look out for while walking around the city. 📍 Cantina de’ Pucci 📍 Osteria Belle Donne 📍 Babae 📍 Il Latini 📍 Vivoli 📍 Osteria delle Brache 📍 DiVin Boccone 📍 La Buchetta Food & Wine 📍 Fiaschetteria Fantappié 📍 Pietrabianca Such a fun little detail to add to your Florence itinerary if you want your trip to include more than just the obvious spots. Perfect for anyone planning a Florence trip, building a Tuscany itinerary, or looking for unique things to do in Florence and small details that make a city feel special. Save this for your Florence trip planning and your Italy itinerary. Opening days and serving times can change, so always check directly before you go. All video footage is original and created by @sparklingescapes Please do not reuse without permission.
…the ticket is €16, which honestly makes it even better.

La Galerie Dior is one of the most beautiful museum experiences I’ve had in Paris. And you absolutely don’t need to be a fashion expert to enjoy it.

A few useful things to know before you go:
🎟️ Ticket price: 16€ ( book in advance on their website) 
📍 Location: 11 Rue François Ier, Paris 8e (just next door to 30 Avenue Montaigne)
🚫 Closed on Tuesdays
• 🎫 Online reservation of a time slot is highly recommended. If it’s sold out online, you can sometimes still buy tickets on site, but there may be a wait, especially during busy periods.
🕰️ Plan around 1.5 to 2 hours if you like to take your time
👗 It tells the full story of Christian Dior, from the first collections to iconic dresses, sketches, accessories, and immersive rooms
📸 Photos are allowed, so it’s a beautiful stop if you love visual places in Paris

After your visit, stay for a coffee and dessert at Café Dior, inside the Dior boutique next door. It’s a lovely way to finish the experience and turn it into a little moment for yourself.

If you’re building your Paris itinerary and love museums, fashion, design, and beautiful architecture, this is such a good stop to add.

Save this for your Paris trip and send it to the friend who would love this kind of place 🤍

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…the ticket is €16, which honestly makes it even better. La Galerie Dior is one of the most beautiful museum experiences I’ve had in Paris. And you absolutely don’t need to be a fashion expert to enjoy it. A few useful things to know before you go: 🎟️ Ticket price: 16€ ( book in advance on their website) 📍 Location: 11 Rue François Ier, Paris 8e (just next door to 30 Avenue Montaigne) 🚫 Closed on Tuesdays • 🎫 Online reservation of a time slot is highly recommended. If it’s sold out online, you can sometimes still buy tickets on site, but there may be a wait, especially during busy periods. 🕰️ Plan around 1.5 to 2 hours if you like to take your time 👗 It tells the full story of Christian Dior, from the first collections to iconic dresses, sketches, accessories, and immersive rooms 📸 Photos are allowed, so it’s a beautiful stop if you love visual places in Paris After your visit, stay for a coffee and dessert at Café Dior, inside the Dior boutique next door. It’s a lovely way to finish the experience and turn it into a little moment for yourself. If you’re building your Paris itinerary and love museums, fashion, design, and beautiful architecture, this is such a good stop to add. Save this for your Paris trip and send it to the friend who would love this kind of place 🤍 Please don’t repost without permission. © Content owned by @sparklingescapes
This is RH Collection Paris, right on Champs-Élysées.
It opened in autumn 2025 and I knew I had to see it.

👉🏻If you like places like this, comment CAFE ☕️
I’ll send you my blog post with 20 instagrammable places to eat and drink in Paris, this one included.

It looks like a museum, but it’s a furniture store.
From the street, the entrance already feels impressive.
6 meters medalion doors. Then you walk in and see 7 floors that feel more like a museum than a shop.

Inside you’ll find:
⚜️a glass-roofed restaurant called Le Jardin
I had dinner there and loved the food
⚜️a rooftop with 360° views over Paris
⚜️design and architecture library spaces
⚜️RH bar and lounge areas
⚜️Le Petit RH with a ceiling made of over 7,000 hand-blown glass pieces

You don’t need a ticket for this place you just walk in.

📤Share this with a person who’d love to visit a place like this

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This is RH Collection Paris, right on Champs-Élysées. It opened in autumn 2025 and I knew I had to see it. 👉🏻If you like places like this, comment CAFE ☕️ I’ll send you my blog post with 20 instagrammable places to eat and drink in Paris, this one included. It looks like a museum, but it’s a furniture store. From the street, the entrance already feels impressive. 6 meters medalion doors. Then you walk in and see 7 floors that feel more like a museum than a shop. Inside you’ll find: ⚜️a glass-roofed restaurant called Le Jardin I had dinner there and loved the food ⚜️a rooftop with 360° views over Paris ⚜️design and architecture library spaces ⚜️RH bar and lounge areas ⚜️Le Petit RH with a ceiling made of over 7,000 hand-blown glass pieces You don’t need a ticket for this place you just walk in. 📤Share this with a person who’d love to visit a place like this Content created and owned by ©SparklingEscapes. No repost.
This Paris café and restaurant near Opéra Garnier looks like a Christmas ballet, and it’s not just for photos.
📍Café de la Paix and The Verriere Restaurant is part of Le Grand Hôtel and works perfectly for both coffee and lunch.
🩰With the ballerina-shoe Christmas tree and the soft, elegant setting, the whole place feels very ballet-core Paris in December.
This amazing decor was made by @emmasosastudio 
Come for a quiet coffee break in the afternoon, or plan it as a slow lunch between sightseeing. It’s central, elegant, and easy to fit into a Paris day without rushing from one place to another.

We ordered the onion soup and the beef tartare, and both were genuinely delicious.
Comforting, classic, and exactly what you want on a winter day in Paris.

A really good stop when you want something classic, pretty, and very Paris. 

Save this for your winter Paris plans.
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This Paris café and restaurant near Opéra Garnier looks like a Christmas ballet, and it’s not just for photos. 📍Café de la Paix and The Verriere Restaurant is part of Le Grand Hôtel and works perfectly for both coffee and lunch. 🩰With the ballerina-shoe Christmas tree and the soft, elegant setting, the whole place feels very ballet-core Paris in December. This amazing decor was made by @emmasosastudio Come for a quiet coffee break in the afternoon, or plan it as a slow lunch between sightseeing. It’s central, elegant, and easy to fit into a Paris day without rushing from one place to another. We ordered the onion soup and the beef tartare, and both were genuinely delicious. Comforting, classic, and exactly what you want on a winter day in Paris. A really good stop when you want something classic, pretty, and very Paris. Save this for your winter Paris plans.
Paris Pocket Guide 🇫🇷✨
If you’re planning a trip to Paris and don’t want to miss the good stuff, save this.

I put together everything I personally loved (been or planned to get to) and would plan around again. Museums that don’t feel overwhelming, cafés worth sitting down for, iconic Eiffel Tower views, hotels you can actually step into even if you’re not staying, and rooftops with views you won’t forget.

✨Museums to add to your Paris itinerary
Bourse de Commerce
Musée de l’Orangerie
Musée Rodin
Petit Palais
Musée Carnavalet
Palais de Tokyo

✨Classic Paris cafés worth the stop
Carette
Angelina
Café de Flore
Les Deux Magots
Le Café Marly
Café Kitsuné
Ralph’s Coffee

✨Best Eiffel Tower views in Paris
Île aux Cygnes
Metro line 6 (Passy → Bir-Hakeim)
Avenue de Camoëns
Trocadéro
Rue de l’Université
Rue Buenos Aires
Rue Saint-Dominique

✨Hotels to stay at or just go for a drink
Ritz Paris
Hôtel de Crillon
Le Meurice
Shangri-La Paris
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Four Seasons Hotel George V
InterContinental Le Grand

✨Rooftops with Eiffel Tower views
Printemps Rooftop
Galeries Lafayette Rooftop
Perruche
Eylau Rooftop
Gigi Paris
MUN Paris
Too Tac Tac

This is the kind of Paris guide I wish I had the first time I went.
Easy to plan, easy to move through, and full of moments that actually feel like Paris.

If you’re new here, I’m Elena. I share smart, no-chaos travel guides so you can see more without running across the city all day.

Save this for later or send it to the person you’d walk Paris with 🤍
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Paris Pocket Guide 🇫🇷✨ If you’re planning a trip to Paris and don’t want to miss the good stuff, save this. I put together everything I personally loved (been or planned to get to) and would plan around again. Museums that don’t feel overwhelming, cafés worth sitting down for, iconic Eiffel Tower views, hotels you can actually step into even if you’re not staying, and rooftops with views you won’t forget. ✨Museums to add to your Paris itinerary Bourse de Commerce Musée de l’Orangerie Musée Rodin Petit Palais Musée Carnavalet Palais de Tokyo ✨Classic Paris cafés worth the stop Carette Angelina Café de Flore Les Deux Magots Le Café Marly Café Kitsuné Ralph’s Coffee ✨Best Eiffel Tower views in Paris Île aux Cygnes Metro line 6 (Passy → Bir-Hakeim) Avenue de Camoëns Trocadéro Rue de l’Université Rue Buenos Aires Rue Saint-Dominique ✨Hotels to stay at or just go for a drink Ritz Paris Hôtel de Crillon Le Meurice Shangri-La Paris Hôtel Plaza Athénée Four Seasons Hotel George V InterContinental Le Grand ✨Rooftops with Eiffel Tower views Printemps Rooftop Galeries Lafayette Rooftop Perruche Eylau Rooftop Gigi Paris MUN Paris Too Tac Tac This is the kind of Paris guide I wish I had the first time I went. Easy to plan, easy to move through, and full of moments that actually feel like Paris. If you’re new here, I’m Elena. I share smart, no-chaos travel guides so you can see more without running across the city all day. Save this for later or send it to the person you’d walk Paris with 🤍
15 things to do in Ghent, Belgium 🇧🇪 save this for your Belgium trip

1. Get coffee + pastries at Le Pain Quotidien
2. Eat Belgian waffles at House of Waffles
3. Visit Saint Bavo’s Cathedral
4. See the famous Ghent Altarpiece (Adoration of the Mystic Lamb) inside the cathedral
5. Walk across Saint Michael’s Bridge for the postcard skyline
6. Explore Graslei waterfront
7. Walk along Korenlei waterfront
8. Visit Werregarenstraat (Graffiti Street)
9. Explore Gravensteen Castle
10. Climb Belfry of Ghent for panoramic views
11. Walk through Patershol neighborhood
12. Try Belgian fries from a local frituur
13. Take a canal cruise through Ghent
14. Grab cocktails at The Cobbler inside 1898 The Post
15. End your day at Saint Michael’s Bridge for sunset + blue hour when Ghent lights up ✨

Ghent genuinely surprised me. It feels like a fairytale city but way less crowded than Bruges and easy to combine with Brussels on the same trip.

Save this for your Belgium itinerary + follow @sparklingescapes for more Europe travel guides
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15 things to do in Ghent, Belgium 🇧🇪 save this for your Belgium trip 1. Get coffee + pastries at Le Pain Quotidien 2. Eat Belgian waffles at House of Waffles 3. Visit Saint Bavo’s Cathedral 4. See the famous Ghent Altarpiece (Adoration of the Mystic Lamb) inside the cathedral 5. Walk across Saint Michael’s Bridge for the postcard skyline 6. Explore Graslei waterfront 7. Walk along Korenlei waterfront 8. Visit Werregarenstraat (Graffiti Street) 9. Explore Gravensteen Castle 10. Climb Belfry of Ghent for panoramic views 11. Walk through Patershol neighborhood 12. Try Belgian fries from a local frituur 13. Take a canal cruise through Ghent 14. Grab cocktails at The Cobbler inside 1898 The Post 15. End your day at Saint Michael’s Bridge for sunset + blue hour when Ghent lights up ✨ Ghent genuinely surprised me. It feels like a fairytale city but way less crowded than Bruges and easy to combine with Brussels on the same trip. Save this for your Belgium itinerary + follow @sparklingescapes for more Europe travel guides
Save this for your Normandy itinerary or send it to someone that wants to visit Mont Saint Michel 🇫🇷

10 things you should know before visiting Mont Saint Michel:

1️⃣ Stop at the iconic snake road viewpoint before arriving
One of the most beautiful panoramic views of Mont Saint Michel is from the winding road viewpoint at these exact coordinates: 48.603272, -1.506898. It’s the perfect photo stop, especially around sunrise or sunset

2️⃣ Park at the official Mont Saint Michel parking area

3️⃣ Take the free “Le Passeur” shuttle bus to the island
You can also walk the bridge back for the views

4️⃣ Enter through Porte du Roi and explore the medieval main street

5️⃣ Visit Mont Saint Michel Abbey
The abbey is the highlight of the entire visit, and from my point of view, a guided tour is an absolute must. We did an amazing English tour and learned so much about the history and significance of this place. You’ll also get to see the beautiful cloister, which has one of the best views on the island

6️⃣ Enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants along the main street
A meal with a view makes the experience even more special

7️⃣ Check the tides before visiting
Mont Saint Michel looks completely different depending on the tide level

8️⃣ Stay overnight if you can
Most day-trippers leave in the evening, so staying overnight lets you experience the island when it’s much quieter and more magical

9️⃣ Wear comfortable shoes
The streets are steep, uneven, and often crowded, so good walking shoes make a big difference

🔟 Visit early in the morning or later in the evening
These are the best times to avoid the biggest crowds and enjoy better photo opportunities

✨ Bonus: try the famous omelette at La Mère Poulard

Honestly, Mont Saint Michel needs more planning than people think, but it’s absolutely worth it.

© Sparkling Escapes | Europe travel itinerari
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Save this for your Normandy itinerary or send it to someone that wants to visit Mont Saint Michel 🇫🇷 10 things you should know before visiting Mont Saint Michel: 1️⃣ Stop at the iconic snake road viewpoint before arriving One of the most beautiful panoramic views of Mont Saint Michel is from the winding road viewpoint at these exact coordinates: 48.603272, -1.506898. It’s the perfect photo stop, especially around sunrise or sunset 2️⃣ Park at the official Mont Saint Michel parking area 3️⃣ Take the free “Le Passeur” shuttle bus to the island You can also walk the bridge back for the views 4️⃣ Enter through Porte du Roi and explore the medieval main street 5️⃣ Visit Mont Saint Michel Abbey The abbey is the highlight of the entire visit, and from my point of view, a guided tour is an absolute must. We did an amazing English tour and learned so much about the history and significance of this place. You’ll also get to see the beautiful cloister, which has one of the best views on the island 6️⃣ Enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants along the main street A meal with a view makes the experience even more special 7️⃣ Check the tides before visiting Mont Saint Michel looks completely different depending on the tide level 8️⃣ Stay overnight if you can Most day-trippers leave in the evening, so staying overnight lets you experience the island when it’s much quieter and more magical 9️⃣ Wear comfortable shoes The streets are steep, uneven, and often crowded, so good walking shoes make a big difference 🔟 Visit early in the morning or later in the evening These are the best times to avoid the biggest crowds and enjoy better photo opportunities ✨ Bonus: try the famous omelette at La Mère Poulard Honestly, Mont Saint Michel needs more planning than people think, but it’s absolutely worth it. © Sparkling Escapes | Europe travel itinerari
Don’t get me wrong, I love the Trevi Fountain and I think it’s absolutely worth visiting. But Rome has so much more to offer beyond its most famous landmarks.

Here are 10 places that deserve a spot on your Rome itinerary.

📍 Appartamenti Segreti Doria Pamphilj
One of the most beautiful interiors in Rome. Keep in mind this requires a separate ticket from the gallery and currently costs €6.

📍 Galleria Doria Pamphilj
One of the most beautiful art galleries in Rome and a must for anyone who loves historic palaces and impressive collections.

📍 Castel Sant’Angelo + Ponte Sant’Angelo
A Rome classic that combines history, architecture, and some of the best views in the city.

📍 Basilica di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola
Famous for its optical illusion ceiling and mirror viewpoint, but worth visiting even if you don’t queue for the photo.

📍 Chiostro del Bramante
Home to one of the most beautiful interactive exhibitions I’ve visited in Rome. Don’t miss the café overlooking the courtyard.

📍 Rooftop Lounge Trevi
A great alternative if you want to enjoy views of the Trevi Fountain without standing in the crowds. Entrance is €25 and includes a drink.

📍 Palazzo Barberini
One of the most underrated museums in Rome, with beautiful staircases, impressive rooms, and a peaceful garden.

📍 OTMV Rooftop
One of the best rooftop views of Altare della Patria and central Rome.

📍 Palazzo Altemps
An underrated palace filled with sculptures, elegant rooms, and far fewer visitors than many of Rome’s famous museums.

📍 Spanish Steps
Still one of the most beautiful places in Rome, especially early in the morning or around sunset.

Whether you’re visiting Rome for a weekend or planning a longer Italy trip, save this Rome travel guide for later 🇮🇹

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Don’t get me wrong, I love the Trevi Fountain and I think it’s absolutely worth visiting. But Rome has so much more to offer beyond its most famous landmarks. Here are 10 places that deserve a spot on your Rome itinerary. 📍 Appartamenti Segreti Doria Pamphilj One of the most beautiful interiors in Rome. Keep in mind this requires a separate ticket from the gallery and currently costs €6. 📍 Galleria Doria Pamphilj One of the most beautiful art galleries in Rome and a must for anyone who loves historic palaces and impressive collections. 📍 Castel Sant’Angelo + Ponte Sant’Angelo A Rome classic that combines history, architecture, and some of the best views in the city. 📍 Basilica di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola Famous for its optical illusion ceiling and mirror viewpoint, but worth visiting even if you don’t queue for the photo. 📍 Chiostro del Bramante Home to one of the most beautiful interactive exhibitions I’ve visited in Rome. Don’t miss the café overlooking the courtyard. 📍 Rooftop Lounge Trevi A great alternative if you want to enjoy views of the Trevi Fountain without standing in the crowds. Entrance is €25 and includes a drink. 📍 Palazzo Barberini One of the most underrated museums in Rome, with beautiful staircases, impressive rooms, and a peaceful garden. 📍 OTMV Rooftop One of the best rooftop views of Altare della Patria and central Rome. 📍 Palazzo Altemps An underrated palace filled with sculptures, elegant rooms, and far fewer visitors than many of Rome’s famous museums. 📍 Spanish Steps Still one of the most beautiful places in Rome, especially early in the morning or around sunset. Whether you’re visiting Rome for a weekend or planning a longer Italy trip, save this Rome travel guide for later 🇮🇹 Content made and owned by @sparklingescapes.
If you’re planning a trip to Paris and want ideas beyond the obvious, this list is made to save and come back to.

These places are spread across central Paris, the Right Bank, the Left Bank, Montmartre, and the Eiffel Tower area, so you can pull from it depending on your plans and pace.

What’s in the video:

✨ Opéra Garnier 
✨ Ride Paris Métro Line 6 (Passy → Bir-Hakeim)
✨ Printemps Haussmann Rooftop
✨ Angelina
✨ Dinner with Eiffel Tower view at Francette
✨ Sacré-Cœur
✨ Photo stop at an iconic café in Montmartre
✨ Passage des Panoramas
✨ L’Atelier Entrecôte & Volaille

✨ Oldest Ladurée

Save this for later and share it with someone planning Paris.

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If you’re planning a trip to Paris and want ideas beyond the obvious, this list is made to save and come back to. These places are spread across central Paris, the Right Bank, the Left Bank, Montmartre, and the Eiffel Tower area, so you can pull from it depending on your plans and pace. What’s in the video: ✨ Opéra Garnier ✨ Ride Paris Métro Line 6 (Passy → Bir-Hakeim) ✨ Printemps Haussmann Rooftop ✨ Angelina ✨ Dinner with Eiffel Tower view at Francette ✨ Sacré-Cœur ✨ Photo stop at an iconic café in Montmartre ✨ Passage des Panoramas ✨ L’Atelier Entrecôte & Volaille ✨ Oldest Ladurée Save this for later and share it with someone planning Paris. Please don’t repost without permission. © Content owned by @sparklingescapes
This time in Paris I stayed in an accommodation with a great Eiffel Tower view and honestly… waking up to this never gets old.

Views like this are not impossible in Paris. You just need to know where to look and what to book.

I’ve put together a list of 20 hotels with Eiffel Tower views, for different budgets, all across Paris.

👉 Comment TOWER and I’ll send it to you.

Save this if Paris is on your list.

Follow @sparklingescapes for more travel planning and places that are actually worth it.

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This time in Paris I stayed in an accommodation with a great Eiffel Tower view and honestly… waking up to this never gets old. Views like this are not impossible in Paris. You just need to know where to look and what to book. I’ve put together a list of 20 hotels with Eiffel Tower views, for different budgets, all across Paris. 👉 Comment TOWER and I’ll send it to you. Save this if Paris is on your list. Follow @sparklingescapes for more travel planning and places that are actually worth it. Content made and owned by © sparklingescapes. No repost.
If you’re planning a trip to Paris and want ideas beyond the obvious, this list is made to save and come back to.
These places and experiences are spread across central Paris, the Right Bank, the Left Bank, Montmartre, and the Eiffel Tower area, so you can pull from it depending on your plans and pace.

What’s in the video:

⚜️Hôtel de la Marine – Place de la Concorde
⚜️Bibliothèque Richelieu – Place Vendome
⚜️La Galerie Dior – Avenue Montaigne
⚜️Maison Revka – near Victor Hugo metro station
⚜️Opéra Garnier – Opéra area
⚜️Carette – Trocadéro, Eiffel Tower area
⚜️Watching artists in Montmartre
⚜️Musée Carnavalet – Le Marais
⚜️Archives Nationales – Le Marais
⚜️Chocolate cake at Louis Vuitton Café – Right Bank

Save this for later and share it with someone planning Paris.

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If you’re planning a trip to Paris and want ideas beyond the obvious, this list is made to save and come back to. These places and experiences are spread across central Paris, the Right Bank, the Left Bank, Montmartre, and the Eiffel Tower area, so you can pull from it depending on your plans and pace. What’s in the video: ⚜️Hôtel de la Marine – Place de la Concorde ⚜️Bibliothèque Richelieu – Place Vendome ⚜️La Galerie Dior – Avenue Montaigne ⚜️Maison Revka – near Victor Hugo metro station ⚜️Opéra Garnier – Opéra area ⚜️Carette – Trocadéro, Eiffel Tower area ⚜️Watching artists in Montmartre ⚜️Musée Carnavalet – Le Marais ⚜️Archives Nationales – Le Marais ⚜️Chocolate cake at Louis Vuitton Café – Right Bank Save this for later and share it with someone planning Paris. Please don’t repost without permission. © Content owned by @sparklingescapes
10 photo spots you shouldn’t miss in Tuscany

Tuscany is a photo spot at every corner and impossible to fit into one post, but here are 10 of my favourites and I’ll keep sharing more
	1.	Siena – Facciatone – climb the unfinished cathedral façade for the best view over the city
	2.	Siena – Piazza del Campo – come early morning if you want it almost empty
	3.	Podere Baccoleno – the iconic cypress road near Asciano
	4.	Pienza – Val d’Orcia arch – one of the most photographed views in town
	5.	Cappella di Vitaleta – small chapel surrounded by cypress trees between Pienza and San Quirico
	6.	Palazzo Massaini – cypress-lined road with open countryside views
	7.	Montalcino – fortress – walk the walls for vineyard views
	8.	Montepulciano – street view over Val d’Orcia – near Piazza Grande
	9.	Lucca – Piazza San Martino – right by the Duomo
	10.	Pisa – Baptistery – climb for a view over the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower

Which one would you add to your Tuscany itinerary?

Save this for your Tuscany trip
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10 photo spots you shouldn’t miss in Tuscany Tuscany is a photo spot at every corner and impossible to fit into one post, but here are 10 of my favourites and I’ll keep sharing more 1. Siena – Facciatone – climb the unfinished cathedral façade for the best view over the city 2. Siena – Piazza del Campo – come early morning if you want it almost empty 3. Podere Baccoleno – the iconic cypress road near Asciano 4. Pienza – Val d’Orcia arch – one of the most photographed views in town 5. Cappella di Vitaleta – small chapel surrounded by cypress trees between Pienza and San Quirico 6. Palazzo Massaini – cypress-lined road with open countryside views 7. Montalcino – fortress – walk the walls for vineyard views 8. Montepulciano – street view over Val d’Orcia – near Piazza Grande 9. Lucca – Piazza San Martino – right by the Duomo 10. Pisa – Baptistery – climb for a view over the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower Which one would you add to your Tuscany itinerary? Save this for your Tuscany trip Follow @sparklingescapes for Europe travel guides, itineraries, and where to stay
If you’re planning a Paris trip and want a café stop close to the Eiffel Tower, save this one.

Carette is one of the most iconic Paris cafés for breakfast, hot chocolate, and pastries.

Comment LINK and I’ll send you my list of 20 Instagrammable cafés in Paris you can add to your trip.

We came here for breakfast and ordered hot chocolate, croissants and berries.
The hot chocolate is the star. Thick, rich, proper Paris style.

This location is right at Trocadéro, so you can pair it with Eiffel Tower photos before or after. To avoid the like go there early in the morning.

Other Carette locations in Paris:
• Place des Vosges (Le Marais)
• Montmartre

📍 Carette – 4 Place du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris

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If you’re planning a Paris trip and want a café stop close to the Eiffel Tower, save this one. Carette is one of the most iconic Paris cafés for breakfast, hot chocolate, and pastries. Comment LINK and I’ll send you my list of 20 Instagrammable cafés in Paris you can add to your trip. We came here for breakfast and ordered hot chocolate, croissants and berries. The hot chocolate is the star. Thick, rich, proper Paris style. This location is right at Trocadéro, so you can pair it with Eiffel Tower photos before or after. To avoid the like go there early in the morning. Other Carette locations in Paris: • Place des Vosges (Le Marais) • Montmartre 📍 Carette – 4 Place du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris Want more cafés like this? Save for your Paris travel plans Follow for more eat, stay, do guides © Content made and owned by @sparklingescapes
Paris doesn’t have to be expensive to feel special.
These are places you can simply walk into while exploring the city, no tickets, no complicated planning.

What’s in this list:

⚜️Bibliothèque Richelieu
⚜️Printemps Haussmann Rooftop
⚜️Musée Carnavalet
⚜️Notre-Dame Cathedral
⚜️Archives Nationales
⚜️Sacré-Cœur Basilica
⚜️Petit Palais (permanent collection)
⚜️Passage des Panoramas
⚜️Passage Jouffroy
⚜️Galerie des Variétés

Good to know before you go:
ℹ️Sacré-Cœur Basilica is free to enter and the line can be long. Only the dome is paid.
ℹ️Notre-Dame Cathedral is free to enter as well. You can reserve a time slot online or arrive early in the morning without a reservation.

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Paris doesn’t have to be expensive to feel special. These are places you can simply walk into while exploring the city, no tickets, no complicated planning. What’s in this list: ⚜️Bibliothèque Richelieu ⚜️Printemps Haussmann Rooftop ⚜️Musée Carnavalet ⚜️Notre-Dame Cathedral ⚜️Archives Nationales ⚜️Sacré-Cœur Basilica ⚜️Petit Palais (permanent collection) ⚜️Passage des Panoramas ⚜️Passage Jouffroy ⚜️Galerie des Variétés Good to know before you go: ℹ️Sacré-Cœur Basilica is free to enter and the line can be long. Only the dome is paid. ℹ️Notre-Dame Cathedral is free to enter as well. You can reserve a time slot online or arrive early in the morning without a reservation. Save this for your Paris trip and share it with someone who loves Paris without overplanning. Please don’t repost without permission. © Content owned by @sparklingescapes
These are 10 places in Tuscany that absolutely deserve a spot on your itinerary. From medieval hill towns to some of the most beautiful drives in Italy, this route feels like stepping into a postcard over and over again.

📍 San Gimignano
📍 Volterra
📍 Siena
📍 Lucca
📍 Pienza
📍 Montepulciano
📍 Montalcino
📍 San Quirico d’Orcia
📍 Gladiator Road
📍 Madonna di Vitaleta

If you’re planning a Tuscany road trip, this is the kind of route that makes you want to stop every 10 minutes just to stare at the views.

Save this reel for your Tuscany itinerary and send it to the person you’d do this road trip with ✨

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These are 10 places in Tuscany that absolutely deserve a spot on your itinerary. From medieval hill towns to some of the most beautiful drives in Italy, this route feels like stepping into a postcard over and over again. 📍 San Gimignano 📍 Volterra 📍 Siena 📍 Lucca 📍 Pienza 📍 Montepulciano 📍 Montalcino 📍 San Quirico d’Orcia 📍 Gladiator Road 📍 Madonna di Vitaleta If you’re planning a Tuscany road trip, this is the kind of route that makes you want to stop every 10 minutes just to stare at the views. Save this reel for your Tuscany itinerary and send it to the person you’d do this road trip with ✨ © Sparkling Escapes | Europe travel itineraries & trip planning
Comment 40 for my 40 things to do in Paris 🇫🇷 travel guide

Here’s my list of the best things to do in Paris in 2026, from free rooftops and museums to cafés, walks, landmarks, and easy day trips.
This is the guide I wish I had on my first trip.

THE FULL LIST ⤵️

⭐ Free Rooftop Views
Galeries Lafayette Rooftop
Printemps Rooftop

☕ Cafés & Sweet Stops
Café de Flore
Carette (Trocadéro)
Ralph’s Coffee
Louis Vuitton Café
Angelina (Rue de Rivoli)
Madame Madame
Le Jardin Dior Café
Ladurée (Rue Royale)
Café de la Paix
Di Vino

🍽️ Restaurants & Hotel Drinks
Plaza Athénée (Breakfast)
Ritz Bar or Hôtel de Crillon
La Verrière
Maison Revka
Francette
L’Atelier Entrecôte & Volaille

🖼️ Museums (Including Free Ones)
Hôtel de la Marine
BNF Richelieu (Oval Room – free)
La Galerie Dior
Opéra Garnier
Archives Nationales (Free)
Petit Palais (Free permanent collection)
Musée Carnavalet (Free)
Musée d’Orsay
Musée Rodin

🏛️ Landmarks
Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Sainte-Chapelle
Les Invalides
Pont Neuf

🌳 Gardens & Walks
Jardin du Luxembourg
Jardin des Plantes
Tuileries Garden
Banks of the Seine

🛍️ Neighborhoods & Walks
Covered Passages (Jouffroy, Panoramas, Vivienne)
Montmartre Streets & Cafés

🎟️ Easy Day Trips
Palace of Versailles
Giverny, Fontainebleau or Rouen
Champagne Region (Reims or Épernay)

This guide is about mixing things well, not doing everything.

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Comment 40 for my 40 things to do in Paris 🇫🇷 travel guide Here’s my list of the best things to do in Paris in 2026, from free rooftops and museums to cafés, walks, landmarks, and easy day trips. This is the guide I wish I had on my first trip. THE FULL LIST ⤵️ ⭐ Free Rooftop Views Galeries Lafayette Rooftop Printemps Rooftop ☕ Cafés & Sweet Stops Café de Flore Carette (Trocadéro) Ralph’s Coffee Louis Vuitton Café Angelina (Rue de Rivoli) Madame Madame Le Jardin Dior Café Ladurée (Rue Royale) Café de la Paix Di Vino 🍽️ Restaurants & Hotel Drinks Plaza Athénée (Breakfast) Ritz Bar or Hôtel de Crillon La Verrière Maison Revka Francette L’Atelier Entrecôte & Volaille 🖼️ Museums (Including Free Ones) Hôtel de la Marine BNF Richelieu (Oval Room – free) La Galerie Dior Opéra Garnier Archives Nationales (Free) Petit Palais (Free permanent collection) Musée Carnavalet (Free) Musée d’Orsay Musée Rodin 🏛️ Landmarks Sacré-Cœur Basilica Notre-Dame Cathedral Sainte-Chapelle Les Invalides Pont Neuf 🌳 Gardens & Walks Jardin du Luxembourg Jardin des Plantes Tuileries Garden Banks of the Seine 🛍️ Neighborhoods & Walks Covered Passages (Jouffroy, Panoramas, Vivienne) Montmartre Streets & Cafés 🎟️ Easy Day Trips Palace of Versailles Giverny, Fontainebleau or Rouen Champagne Region (Reims or Épernay) This guide is about mixing things well, not doing everything. Save and share this post with your friend🤍 Content made and owned by © sparklingescapes — no repost
Maybe this is your sign to finally visit the places you keep dreaming about.

A year ago, I couldn’t even imagine moments like this would become real… and now I’m sharing the exact spot with you.

If you want to see this view in real life, save these GPS coordinates for your France trip:

📍 48.61944, -1.49323

This is the exact viewpoint where I filmed this video and honestly… it felt unreal in person.

Save this for your France itinerary and share it with someone you’d go there with 🇫🇷

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Maybe this is your sign to finally visit the places you keep dreaming about. A year ago, I couldn’t even imagine moments like this would become real… and now I’m sharing the exact spot with you. If you want to see this view in real life, save these GPS coordinates for your France trip: 📍 48.61944, -1.49323 This is the exact viewpoint where I filmed this video and honestly… it felt unreal in person. Save this for your France itinerary and share it with someone you’d go there with 🇫🇷 Contend made and owned by © Sparkling Escapes. No reposts!
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If you’ve already done the Louvre (or want to skip it this time), here are 10 things to do in Paris that still feel very Paris.

This is the kind of list I build when I want good food, beautiful places, and moments that don’t feel rushed or overplanned.

10 things to do in Paris that aren’t the Louvre:

✨ Galerie Dior
✨ Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle from 18 Avenue de Suffren
✨ Lunch at Maison Revka
✨ Printemps Haussmann Rooftop at night
✨ Café Maxime Frédéric at the Louis Vuitton store
✨ Photos at La Maison Rose
✨ Watch artists at Place du Tertre
✨ Afternoon tea at an iconic Paris hotel
✨ Place Vendôme
✨ The oldest Ladurée on Rue Royale

This is a mix perfect for a first trip, but just as good if you’ve been to Paris before and want something that feels easy but well planned. 

Save it for later or share it with the person you’d walk Paris with 🤍

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Save this and send it to your Paris travel partner 🤍 If you’ve already done the Louvre (or want to skip it this time), here are 10 things to do in Paris that still feel very Paris. This is the kind of list I build when I want good food, beautiful places, and moments that don’t feel rushed or overplanned. 10 things to do in Paris that aren’t the Louvre: ✨ Galerie Dior ✨ Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle from 18 Avenue de Suffren ✨ Lunch at Maison Revka ✨ Printemps Haussmann Rooftop at night ✨ Café Maxime Frédéric at the Louis Vuitton store ✨ Photos at La Maison Rose ✨ Watch artists at Place du Tertre ✨ Afternoon tea at an iconic Paris hotel ✨ Place Vendôme ✨ The oldest Ladurée on Rue Royale This is a mix perfect for a first trip, but just as good if you’ve been to Paris before and want something that feels easy but well planned. Save it for later or share it with the person you’d walk Paris with 🤍 Please don’t repost without permission. © Content owned by @sparklingescapes
Save this or share it with the person you’d enjoy Paris like this with.

This is one of my favorite ways to plan cafés in Paris.
I pair them with what’s already nearby, so each stop fits naturally into the day.

Here are 10 Paris cafés, paired with landmarks and neighborhoods, so coffee works with your plans, not against them.

⚜️Café de Flore
Near: Église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Luxembourg Gardens
A classic stop while exploring Saint-Germain.

⚜️Ralph’s Coffee
Near: Saint-Germain shopping streets
An easy coffee stop while walking the area.

⚜️Louis Vuitton Café
Near: Pont Neuf, La Samaritaine, Bourse de Commerce, Louvre Museum
Perfect when you’re already on the Right Bank.

⚜️Carette
Near: Eiffel Tower, Trocadéro
A great café stop while visiting the Eiffel Tower area.

⚜️Di Vino
Near: Eiffel Tower area
Works for lunch, coffee, or wine later in the day.

⚜️Dior Café
Near: La Galerie Dior, Avenue Montaigne
These belong together and make a beautiful pairing.

⚜️Angelina
Near: Tuileries Gardens
A lovely break while walking through the gardens.

⚜️Madame Madame
Near: Hôtel de Ville
An easy stop while exploring central Paris.

⚜️Ladurée (Rue Royale)
Near: Hôtel de la Marine, Place de la Concorde, Le Village Royal
A nice pause while exploring this area.

⚜️La Verrière
Inside InterContinental Paris Le Grand
Near: Opéra Garnier
This is Café de la Paix’s restaurant space and fits perfectly before or after the Opéra.

This way of planning keeps days flowing naturally and makes Paris feel easier to enjoy.
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Save this or share it with the person you’d enjoy Paris like this with. This is one of my favorite ways to plan cafés in Paris. I pair them with what’s already nearby, so each stop fits naturally into the day. Here are 10 Paris cafés, paired with landmarks and neighborhoods, so coffee works with your plans, not against them. ⚜️Café de Flore Near: Église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Luxembourg Gardens A classic stop while exploring Saint-Germain. ⚜️Ralph’s Coffee Near: Saint-Germain shopping streets An easy coffee stop while walking the area. ⚜️Louis Vuitton Café Near: Pont Neuf, La Samaritaine, Bourse de Commerce, Louvre Museum Perfect when you’re already on the Right Bank. ⚜️Carette Near: Eiffel Tower, Trocadéro A great café stop while visiting the Eiffel Tower area. ⚜️Di Vino Near: Eiffel Tower area Works for lunch, coffee, or wine later in the day. ⚜️Dior Café Near: La Galerie Dior, Avenue Montaigne These belong together and make a beautiful pairing. ⚜️Angelina Near: Tuileries Gardens A lovely break while walking through the gardens. ⚜️Madame Madame Near: Hôtel de Ville An easy stop while exploring central Paris. ⚜️Ladurée (Rue Royale) Near: Hôtel de la Marine, Place de la Concorde, Le Village Royal A nice pause while exploring this area. ⚜️La Verrière Inside InterContinental Paris Le Grand Near: Opéra Garnier This is Café de la Paix’s restaurant space and fits perfectly before or after the Opéra. This way of planning keeps days flowing naturally and makes Paris feel easier to enjoy.
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This is the Paris travel guide I wish I had before my first trip, and the one I still reference every time I go back.

Paris can feel overwhelming without proper planning. Between choosing airports, finding the best neighborhoods to stay in, navigating museums, discovering cafés, and planning day trips... there’s so much to consider. I made this guide to bring everything together so you can experience more of Paris without the stress.

✈️ Airport Guide: How to choose between Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly, and Beauvais airports + transport tips
🏨 Where to Stay in Paris: Best arrondissements for first timers including the 1st and 2nd, Le Marais (3rd and 4th), Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th), Eiffel Tower area (7th), and the 8th arrondissement
🗺️ Essential Planning Tips: Museum closing days, best times to visit attractions, and how to maximize your time
🗼 Must-See Paris Landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra Garnier, Montmartre, Sacré-Coeur, Tuileries Garden, Palais Royale, Musée Rodin, Hôtel de la Marine, Musée de l’Orangerie, Bourse de Commerce
🎨 Free Museums in Paris: Petit Palais, Musée Carnavalet, Archives Nationales, Bibliothèque nationale de France - Richelieu
☕ Aesthetic Cafés & Classic Paris Coffee Spots: Angelina, Carette, Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots, Ralph’s Coffee, Café Marly, Dior Café, Louis Vuitton Cafe, Di Vino
🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations: Maison Revka, L’Atelier Entrecôte & Volaille, Pink Mamma, Francette, Girafe, Le Bon Georges, Le Grand Café (2025)
🫖 Afternoon Tea in Paris: Ritz Paris, Hôtel de Crillon, The Peninsula Paris, Plaza Athénée, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Mariage Frères, Ladurée, Le Meurice
🚂 Day Trips from Paris: Reims and Epernay (Champagne region), Versailles, Giverny, Fontainebleau, Rouen
🏨 Hotel vs Airbnb: My honest take based on staying at Hôtel de Nell and an Airbnb with Eiffel Tower views
This works for first time visitors and for anyone coming back to Paris wanting a calmer, better planned trip.

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Save and share this with your travel partner going to Paris 🤍 This is the Paris travel guide I wish I had before my first trip, and the one I still reference every time I go back. Paris can feel overwhelming without proper planning. Between choosing airports, finding the best neighborhoods to stay in, navigating museums, discovering cafés, and planning day trips... there’s so much to consider. I made this guide to bring everything together so you can experience more of Paris without the stress. ✈️ Airport Guide: How to choose between Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly, and Beauvais airports + transport tips 🏨 Where to Stay in Paris: Best arrondissements for first timers including the 1st and 2nd, Le Marais (3rd and 4th), Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th), Eiffel Tower area (7th), and the 8th arrondissement 🗺️ Essential Planning Tips: Museum closing days, best times to visit attractions, and how to maximize your time 🗼 Must-See Paris Landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra Garnier, Montmartre, Sacré-Coeur, Tuileries Garden, Palais Royale, Musée Rodin, Hôtel de la Marine, Musée de l’Orangerie, Bourse de Commerce 🎨 Free Museums in Paris: Petit Palais, Musée Carnavalet, Archives Nationales, Bibliothèque nationale de France - Richelieu ☕ Aesthetic Cafés & Classic Paris Coffee Spots: Angelina, Carette, Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots, Ralph’s Coffee, Café Marly, Dior Café, Louis Vuitton Cafe, Di Vino 🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations: Maison Revka, L’Atelier Entrecôte & Volaille, Pink Mamma, Francette, Girafe, Le Bon Georges, Le Grand Café (2025) 🫖 Afternoon Tea in Paris: Ritz Paris, Hôtel de Crillon, The Peninsula Paris, Plaza Athénée, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Mariage Frères, Ladurée, Le Meurice 🚂 Day Trips from Paris: Reims and Epernay (Champagne region), Versailles, Giverny, Fontainebleau, Rouen 🏨 Hotel vs Airbnb: My honest take based on staying at Hôtel de Nell and an Airbnb with Eiffel Tower views This works for first time visitors and for anyone coming back to Paris wanting a calmer, better planned trip. Please don’t repost without permission. © Content owned by @sparklingescapes

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