I received a lot of wonderful emails, tweets and blog responses while I was in Paris last month. I thought it would be fun to provide an overview of some of the places I mentioned during my time there. I’ve divided them into categories — including Hotel’s, Restaurants and Nightclubs, Boutiques and Shopping, and Museums. Enjoy!

HOTELS

Hôtel Le Bristol – understated, chic hotel that has become my home away from home over the years; excellence all-around

112, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 53 43 43 00

Hôtel Costes – thought this would be a trendy ‘here-today-gone-tomorrow’ spot but it’s still going strong; service can be a little snooty unless they know you; during Fashion Week it’s a lot of fun — the outdoor garden is the highlight

239, rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 42 44 50 00

Ritz Paris – I used to stay here years ago and it’s still very popular among fashion journalists and celebrities; the location in the Place Vendôme is divine, the service is beyond and they have a gorgeous swimming pool

15, place Vendôme, 75001 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 43 16 30 30

RESTAURANTS + NIGHTCLUBS

L’Avenue – my cantine with or without friends; they serve good simple food and the people-watching is great; Alex, one of the owners, is a doll (whenever he sees me, he sends over champagne) and I think he looks like Tom Ford

41, avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 40 70 14 91

Le Baron – popular nightspot by Lionel and André (though its sister boîte Le Montana has stolen some of its thunder. See below)

6, avenue Marceau, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 47 20 04 01

Bistrot Vivienne – a quiet café near the place Victoire and Palais Royale

4, rue Petits Champs, 75002 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 49 27 00 50

Brasserie Lipp – an old standby with a nice location on the boulevard St Germain

151, boulevard St Germain, 75006 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 45 48 53 91

Café de Flore – remains the café where all the cool fashionistas hang out day and night; on a recent visit, I saw Karl Lagerfeld here at 2am; go before heading to Le Montana

172, boulevard St Germain, 75006 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 45 48 55 26

Club Sandwich at Maxim’s – great music at their monthly Friday night parties; during Fashion Week, this place is a must

3, rue Royale, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 42 65 27 94

Derrière – very cool bar and restaurant tucked behind 404 and Andy Wahloo Bar; it’s decorated to feel just like someone’s apartment — you can eat in the kitchen downstairs or in the bedroom upstairs and smoke in the attic; my friend Susann Maier took me here

69, rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 44 61 91 95

The Bar Hemingway – very intimate, old-world cocktail lounge inside the Ritz; famous for its drinks and service; I highly recommend the French 75

Ritz Paris; 15, place Vendôme, 75001 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 43 16 30 30

Le Mathis Bar – truly the last bastion of insider spots; I mentioned the address in my book Chic in Paris because it’s one of my favorites; always a very exclusive and fashionable crowd

3, rue de Ponthieu, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 53 76 01 62

Le Montana – super-hip new club owned by André and Olivier; they have to know you at the door — especially during Fashion Week; the DJs are amazing; it’s the most fun nightspot in town

28, rue Saint-Benoît, 75006 Paris — MAP

Café les Philosophes – a charming café in the Marais

28, rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 48 87 49 64

Le Voltaire – one of my favorite restaurants in Paris; has a very chic, international crowd and the food is amazing (I always have the dover sole); the maitre d’ Thierry is the life of the party and we’ve become buddies over the years

27, Quai Voltaire, 75007 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 42 61 17 49

West Country Girl – a new crêpe place in the 11th; I went late at night with a friend and since we only drank white wine, I can’t speak for the crêpes, but it was one of those cool, off-beat places you can only find in Paris

6, passage Saint Ambroise, 75011 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 47 00 72 54

BOUTIQUES + SHOPPING

Azzedine Alaïa – one of my long-time favorite designers (I must own at least 15 of his dresses); he is a creative genius and a very nice guy

7, rue Moussy, 75004 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 42 72 19 19

Chantal Thomass – it’s always nice to splurge on sexy underwear; this brand exudes French and their window displays are always clever

211, rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 42 60 40 56

Chanel – I adore the Chanel window displays — they’re so chic and they make me want to go in and buy Chanel!  I don’t know how Karl does it, I’m sure he doesn’t sleep

42, avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 47 20 84 45

Colette – a well-edited boutique featuring a mix of luxury, street-style, design, art and beauty products that is constantly changing; I love how the displays blend different labels and looks; I’ll often discover new designers while browsing here

213, rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 55 35 33 90

Corto Moltedo – new handbag shop on the Palais Royale opened by Gabrielecorto Moltedo, whose parents Laura and Vittorio Moltedo founded the famous Italian luxury label (and personal favorite) Bottega Veneta in the 1960s

Jardins du Palais Royal, Colonnes 146 à 148, 75001 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 49 27 97 91

Dolce & Gabbana – I passed by the window display on the avenue Montaigne and this Marilyn Monroe dress caught my eye; don’t think I’d ever wear it, but it’s still very cool

22, avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 42 25 88 97

Jun Ashida – a very chic and underestimated label; I haven’t bought anything here yet but I intend to on my next visit; the windows are always exquisite

34, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 01 42 65 09 30

Kenzo – difficult to find in the States; I bought a great sweater jacket last year and I’m always asked where I got it

3, Place des Victoires, 75001 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 40 39 72 03

Kiliwatch – amazing vintage selection, though you might need to take your time and really look before discovering a piece that’s perfect for you

64, rue Tiquetonne, 75002 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 42 21 17 37

L’Eclaireur – upscale boutique offering the latest from high fashion and unique designers

8, rue Boissy d’anglas, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 53 43 80 12

Lydia Courteille – the most extraordinary jewelry in the world, period.

231, rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 42 61 11 71

Missoni – I love this Italian label in the summer; the knit dresses are sexy and easy to wear, and they’re a little different from the usual Parisian fashion

1, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 44 51 96 98

Prada – a new pop-up store that opened a few blocks from the Bristol — I just stopped in to check it out; Miuccia Prada is amazing but you do see this label everywhere

6, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 51 18 63 30

René Caovilla – my latest obsession; a fabulous shoe store with an array of gorgeous, feminine heels

23, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris — MAP

Tel: +33 1 42 68 19 55

MUSEUMS

Les Arts Décoratifs – Mode et Textile – currently featuring a thorough and spectacular exhibition on the visionary designer, Madeleine Vionnet

107, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 44 55 57 50

Jeu de Paume – a great place to see photography, cinema, video and installation

1, place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris — MAP
Tel: +33 1 47 03 12 50

This post is making me miss the City of Light already!  But I’ll be back at the end of September for prêt-à-porter, and I’m enjoying my time back in New York until then.