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Spend the day like a Parisian in Fort Worth

Fall in love with the city with this recommended Parisian itinerary.

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Start your French-inspired day with a quiche from Paris Coffee Shop.

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Want to go to Paris, but don’t have the budget? Us too. Skip the airport (and the cigarettes) — here’s how to spend a day exactly like a Parisian here in Fort Worth, Texas.

Morning

Wake up and smell the croissants. You’re going to want to start your day by fueling yourself — the French way. Grab a coffee, yogurt parfait, or a pain au chocolat from Paris Coffee Shop or Paris Baguette.

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Fort Worth’s “Mona Lisa” is on display at Wonder Bar in the West 7th district.

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Mid-morning

No Louvre? No problem. Spend your mid-morning analyzing artworks by French artists, including Henri Matisse and Jean-Siméon Chardin, at the Kimbell Art Museum.

Noon

Next, make your way over to Clearfork for a salad or sandwich at the French-style cafe Marche Bleu or a souffle at Rise.

Parisians love their sweet treats, so don’t skip dessert from JOY Macarons. We suggest grabbing extra to snack on later.

Afternoon

Once you’re full of sweets, enjoy a peaceful walk along the Trinity River and picture yourself sauntering along the Seine.

And what is a day in Paris without a little shopping? Splurge on the latest fall fashions by high-end French brands, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, or CHANEL.

Evening

Wine down after a long day of exploration at Saint Emilion or Le Margot to try escargot paired with a glass of Chablis.

Hit the road

Itching for a real getaway? Paris, TX — where you can see an Eiffel Tower — is only about a 2-hr drive from Cowtown.

Have you ever been to the real Paris, France? Walk us through your version of a Paris-filled day in Fort Worth.

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