Just a little disclaimer for my regular readers: I used to spend hours and hours editing every single blog post. But since I took that course on how to use AI for editing, I’m putting those skills to work! It’s such a game-changer to be able to share these memories with you while I’m actually living them.

Day 2 officially began in “vacation mode”—we didn’t even get out of bed until 11:00 AM Paris time! I guess the travel drama and that museum walk finally caught up with us, but honestly, we needed the rest. We started the day off with a fantastic brunch at Café Belloy before spending the afternoon strolling through the shops on the Champs-Élysées.

I realized I forgot to mention a highlight from Day 1: I finally added the Eiffel Tower Pandora charm to my bracelet! It’s the perfect little sparkler to remember this trip by.

A Magic Moment at 6:00 PM

By 4:30 PM, we made our way to our Eiffel Tower tour. Even though it was my second time there, it felt completely new seeing it with Leroy. But the real highlight happened on the way back to the hotel.

We were walking through the Palais de Tokyo and happened to look back at exactly 6:00 PM. Right on cue, the Eiffel Tower started to sparkle! It only lasts for five minutes, and watching everyone on the steps taking pictures while the lights danced… it was absolutely amazing. It’s one of those “only in Paris” moments that you just have to see to believe.

Our Parisian Home Base

We finished the evening with a late dinner at Le Copernic enjoying a slow stroll through the neighborhoods. There is nothing like walking through Paris at night!

We are staying at the Le Belgrand Hotel Paris Champs Elysees (Tapestry Collection by Hilton). It is such a cozy spot if you’re looking for a place to stay, the location is a 10-minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe, near the Golden Triangle and the Champs-Élysées.

Day 2 was a dream. Now, time to see what Day 3 has in store for us!