( Eiffel Tower, Paris ) 

After our wedding, we decided to spend a few days in Paris—a city Carmel had never seen, and one often called the most romantic in the world. I had lived there before, but returning with her felt completely new, like rediscovering it from the heart outwards. It was a bit of a spontaneous trip, squeezed in just before her tourist visa was due to expire, but somehow everything fell into place. We planned it with care, making space for both the must-sees and some hidden corners I had never explored myself. One of the most magical moments was waking up before dawn, slipping into our wedding dresses once more, and heading to the Eiffel Tower for a sunrise photoshoot. The city was still asleep, the light soft and golden—it felt like we had Paris all to ourselves.

DAY 1 – Sunday 06.03.25

( Night at: Sublim by Sweet, Paris ) 

We woke up at 4:30 AM, checked out of the Airbnb, and walked to Milano Centrale to catch the Terravision bus to Malpensa T2 at 5:30 AM. Our flight to Paris Orly was at 7:15 AM and went pretty smoothly – we even slept a bit. Once we arrived, since we didn’t have much luggage, we went straight to the Trocadéro, bought something to eat at the supermarket, and watched the Eiffel Tower. It was an amazing day, so we walked around, went to Champ de Mars, and had Nutella crêpes while enjoying the view. Around 1 PM, we tried to go to the YSL Museum, but it was sold out. So we took the bus to the hotel, waited for about half an hour, checked in, and took a nap. Later, we got up, got ready, and went on a romantic dinner cruise on the Seine starting at 7:15 PM. It was such a beautiful experience during sunset, just one day after our wedding. Afterwards, we walked back to the hotel and went to sleep.

DAY 2 – Monday 07.03.25

( Night at: Sublim by Sweet, Paris ) 

We woke up around 8 and headed to the supermarket to grab some breakfast essentials. With our pain au chocolate and baguette in hand, we walked to the Jardin du Luxembourg and had a little picnic there. It was freezing, though, so after a short while we decided to find a nearby shop to buy some warmer clothes. Once bundled up, we made our way to the Pantheon for a quick visit from the outside, then continued to Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, both admired from the exterior as well. From there, we wandered through the streets until we reached the Seine, where we paused under the sun for a second breakfast—just soaking in the views and the peacefulness of the river. Our next stop was the Louvre, where we had timed-entry tickets for 1 p.m. It was incredibly crowded, as always, but still absolutely worth it. After the museum, we made another quick supermarket stop and took our snacks to the Tuileries Gardens, right next to the Louvre, where we relaxed and people-watched. Later, we strolled through the gardens and caught the metro to visit Le Mur des Je t’aime, a sweet little spot filled with “I love you” in every language. From there, we made our way up to Montmartre, wandered around for a bit, took some photos, and enjoyed the vibe—though by then, we were starting to feel the tiredness set in. We headed to the hotel to rest for a bit before going out for dinner at Café Basile in the 15th arrondissement. After a cozy meal, we made our way back to the hotel and called it a night.

DAY 3 – Tuesday 08.03.25

( Night at: Sublim by Sweet, Paris ) 

We woke up bright and early at 5:30 a.m., got ready quickly, and hopped on the metro to Trocadéro for our sunrise photoshoot. By 6:40 a.m., we were already in place, and to our delight, the area was completely empty. It felt surreal to have the iconic view of the Eiffel Tower all to ourselves. We took tons of photos in the soft morning light—it was truly magical. After the shoot, we grabbed a quick breakfast from a nearby supermarket and then headed back to the hotel to change. Not long after, we walked over to the Catacombs of Paris, where we had tickets booked for 10:30 a.m. The experience was haunting and fascinating—wandering through tunnels lined with centuries of history was unlike anything else. From there, we took the metro to the Arc de Triomphe, snapped a few photos, and then strolled down the Champs-Élysées, making a sweet stop at Ladurée for some delicious macarons. Our late morning continued with a visit to the Galeries Lafayette, followed by a quick look at the beautiful façade of the Palais Garnier before heading back to the hotel for lunch and to rest. After a short nap, we got ready for an unforgettable night out. By 7 p.m., we were at the Moulin Rouge for dinner and the iconic show. It was vibrant, fun, and full of energy—I absolutely loved it! The evening wrapped up around midnight, and we went straight to bed, hearts full and feet tired from another amazing day in Paris.

DAY 4 – Wednesday 09.03.25 

On our final morning in Paris, we woke up early at 6:30 a.m., got ready, and caught the metro and train out to Versailles. On the way, we passed by a supermarket, picked up some breakfast, and enjoyed it in the gardens of the palace as the day slowly began. At 9 a.m., the gates opened and we entered the Palace of Versailles, making our way through the stunning halls and, of course, the famous Hall of Mirrors—even more breathtaking in person. After the indoor visit, we headed back out into the gardens one last time, soaking in the grandeur before saying goodbye and took few pictures. By noon, we were on our way to Charles de Gaulle Airport for our flight back to Italy. Our plane departed at 15:25 and landed at Milan Malpensa around 16:55. From there, we hopped on a train to Milano Centrale, grabbed a quick dinner at McDonald’s, and then caught another train to Brescia. One final bus ride took us to Gussago, where we arrived around 9:20 p.m.—tired but full of memories. We went straight to sleep, hearts full from such a beautiful trip and still dreaming of all we had just experienced together.