Packing for Paris

I’m always inspired to dress up a little more when shopping in Paris. Now to me, that does not mean the same as ‘dressy’. Who looks comfortable tottering along cobblestoned streets in stilettos...really? From the superbly located Hotel Bel Ami my regular base in Paris for over 10 years, your eye does get honed by the Parisian style aesthetic...a somewhat casual elegance that appears quite effortless to the outsider. Strolling along Rue de Four to Le Bon Marche on the fashionable Left Bank district, you want to feel at home and comfortable in the habitat of the native Parisian. This takes a certain nonchalant confidence and self-styled bravery, the clever mixing of plain and fancy styles, or maybe masculine and feminine styles. Beautiful artisanal pieces have as much value as high-end designer...perhaps more?  These formulas come quite naturally to the stylish Parisian. Finding your own style and not following fashion blindly is an art that I enjoy sharing with others and part of my ‘A Parisian Experience’ journey. A suggested Paris Packing List is provided on this exclusive small group tour.