Aside from all the shopping, an absolute don’t-miss is a visit to the Musée Baccarat and the Baccarat Cristal Room restaurant. The Musée Baccarat was previously a private mansion and in 2003 was reopened after a redesign by renowned designer Philippe Starck. You’ll see some of the most amazing handcrafted glass chandeliers in the museum along with a few optical illusions, jewelry and stemware.

For dining, be sure to plan ahead as the Baccarat Cristal Room can sometimes run a two-month waiting list and is one of the hottest eateries in Paris. (It’s a favorite of David and Victoria Beckham, and Eva Longoria-Parker and Tony Parker are said to have had their pre-wedding reception there.)

With all the world-class dining, shopping and hotels right at your fingertips, it’ll be difficult to not make this stay a long one. But even if you have just three days to spare, it’s definitely well-worth the journey.

Concorde Hotel

Book the Shopping package at any Concorde Hotel in Paris to receive exclusive shopping discounts, gifts and VIP offers to Le Printemps Haussmann, Sephora, Annick Goutal, Fauchon, Baccarat and more

Hotel Concorde Saint-Lazare Paris, 800.888.4747, www.concordestlazare-paris.com.
Hotel Lutetia Paris, PHTK, 800.888.4747, www.lutetia-paris.com.