Paris on a Budget | Is an Eiffel Tower View Restaurant Really Worth It?

Where you can eat and shop in Paris on a budget – and whether a restaurant with an Eiffel Tower view is actually worth it.

This is Part 2 of my Paris vlog ✨

Paris is often seen as expensive and overhyped, so in this vlog I’m showing our real experience of eating, shopping and exploring the city without overspending – and why one luxury restaurant near the Eiffel Tower turned out to be the biggest disappointment of the trip.

🛍️ I explore some of Paris’ most popular shopping spots, including Galeries Lafayette, as well as individual shops like Uniqlo and Salomon, and share what’s genuinely worth buying – and what you can easily skip.

🥐 I also show cosy cafés, breakfasts, desserts and good food that doesn’t cost a fortune – the kind of places you’d actually want to come back to.

💊 This vlog includes a visit to the biggest pharmacy in Paris, where I share products that are genuinely worth buying, plus a very honest look at whether dining at a luxury restaurant with an Eiffel Tower view lives up to the hype – especially when expectations are high but the service doesn’t match the setting.

If you’re planning a trip to Paris and want a more realistic, budget-conscious experience without giving up good food, shopping and atmosphere, this vlog is for you 🤍

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📍 Locations featured in this vlog:

🍽️ Le Suffren – 84 Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris
☕ Jim’s Corner – 127 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière
🛍️ Galeries Lafayette – 40 Boulevard Haussmann
🥖 Traditional French café – 2 Rue Dalayrac, 75002 Paris
💊 Paris pharmacy – 26 Rue du Four
📸 Aura Film photo booths – 45 Rue Sainte-Anne
🍣 Matsuyama Sushi Bar – Rue La Fayette

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