Aerin Lauder's Top Spots in Paris: Restaurants, Shops, and More

Aerin Lauder Shares Her Top Paris Picks

May 13, 2010

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For Aerin Lauder, good taste runs in the genes. Her grandmother Estée was heralded for her elegance and élan, and as senior vice president and creative director of the family business, Aerin knows where to find the best of the best. If you want to eat, shop, or unwind with style, she's your woman. I've asked Aerin to share her favorite spots in the City of Light. Read on to see her top picks for everything from delicious desserts to French fashion — it's your guide to the amazing Seine scene.

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POPSUGAR Beauty 3 years 1 week

Well, I don't have the budget for some of these ideas, but I like to window-shop and get inspiration. I *do* love Repettos; they're made so well and go with everything. And now I want to track down those lavender macarons to see if they're better than those at Ladurée. I've been to the Hemingway Bar once — I'm a big fan of Papa's writing, so I hoped to siphon some of his spirit with spirits. The cocktail are pricey and you need to be properly dressed-with-a-capital-D. I was 25 and watching every penny, so on my last night in Paris, I spent my dinner budget on falafel in the Marais and a drink at the Ritz. It's one of my favorite Paris memories. The drink itself was perfect, presented with a flower, and the bartender was charming. I wrote in my journal and watched as a couple across from me ordered drinks and nibbles like it was going out of style. And seeing the inside of the Ritz was a treat. To me, it was worth every centime to have the experience. Still waiting for Hemingway's talent to arrive in my brain, though... ;)

POPSUGAR Beauty 3 years 1 week

Well, I don't have the budget for some of these ideas, but I like to window-shop and get inspiration. I *do* love Repettos; they're made so well and go with everything. And now I want to track down those lavender macarons to see if they're better than those at Ladurée.I've been to the Hemingway Bar once — I'm a big fan of Papa's writing, so I hoped to siphon some of his spirit with spirits. The cocktail are pricey and you need to be properly dressed-with-a-capital-D. I was 25 and watching every penny, so on my last night in Paris, I spent my dinner budget on falafel in the Marais and a drink at the Ritz. It's one of my favorite Paris memories. The drink itself was perfect, presented with a flower, and the bartender was charming. I wrote in my journal and watched as a couple across from me ordered drinks and nibbles like it was going out of style. And seeing the inside of the Ritz was a treat. To me, it was worth every centime to have the experience. Still waiting for Hemingway's talent to arrive in my brain, though... ;)

3 years 1 week

Fun trip! Nice of her to share, but can't really relate to most of these: caviar and drinks at the Ritz. Kind of comes off in a Gwyneth Paltrow sort of way (not surprising, since they're friends).