Weekend Escapes: The Chicest 48-Hour Getaways from Major Cities: Paris Edition
- ethnan12
- Jun 24
- 3 min read
As curated by The Olive Guide
For the well-heeled city dweller, a weekend in Paris isn’t just a getaway, it’s a ritual. Two days of sartorial elegance, silk-swathed mornings, golden afternoons, and candlelit evenings in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Whether arriving from London, Zurich, Milan or beyond, this 48-hour itinerary is designed for the discerning, where every moment is wrapped in quiet opulence.
With a private chauffeur, heritage suite at Hôtel de Crillon, and curated stops for couture, culture, and cuisine, this is Paris in her most polished form.
Where to Stay: Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
Make Hôtel de Crillon your Parisian base, a historic palace that has long welcomed royalty, couturiers, and artists. Situated on the elegant Place de la Concorde, the hotel blends 18th-century grandeur with modern luxury. Inside, expect silk-draped salons, bespoke Les Ateliers Gohard detailing, and the kind of service that anticipates your needs before you do. Opt for the Bernstein Suite, complete with Eiffel Tower views, a grand piano, and a private terrace that practically demands a champagne toast.
Your 48‑Hour Escape
Day One
Arrive in Paris to a chauffeured Mercedes‑S‑Class provided by Colonel Chauffeur, a premier Parisian private chauffeur service. Enjoy complimentary Wi‑Fi, Evian, chargers, and a bilingual driver who guides you past the Champs‑Élysées and shimmering Seine — glass of Perrier‑Jouët waiting in the console.
Check in to Hôtel de Crillon to a suite scented with Diptyque, softly lit by Lalique sconces and styled for quiet grandeur.
Iconic Photographic Moments
Your chauffeur takes you first to the Trocadéro Gardens to admire and photograph the Eiffel Tower framed by early sunlight. Continue on to Place Vendôme and the Louvre Pyramid, each offering an Instagrammable moment worthy of couture stills.
Lunch at Girafe Paris
Perched above the Cité de l’Architecture, Girafe is divine for a high‑society lunch, featuring chilled langoustines, sole meunière, and a glass of Meursault — all against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower and Parisian elegance.
Afternoon of Haute Couture
Delight in a private chauffeured tour of luxury fashion houses: begin at Dior (30 Avenue Montaigne) Dior flagship, then onward to Louis Vuitton Maison Vendôme LV Vendôme, followed by Chanel, Celine, and Saint Laurent on Rue Saint‑Honoré.
Return to Hôtel de Crillon Spa
Descend to the spa for the Éclat Parisien Sisley facial or a rose‑and‑neroli full body massage. The gold‑tiled subterranean pool glows softly, finished with a flute of champagne for complete renewal.
Dinner at Plénitude (Cheval Blanc Paris)
Enjoy three‑Michelin‑star luxury within Cheval Blanc Paris, where Chef Arnaud Donckele’s tasting menu from langoustine with smoked milk to black truffle with aged Comté, is transformative, in an ambience of deep refinement.
After dinner, return to Hôtel de Crillon with the Eiffel Tower sparkling beyond your suite windows.
Day Two
Breakfast at Café de Flore
Begin your morning in Left Bank tradition, sipping café crème with warm croissants and soft-boiled eggs at this storied Parisian institution that has drawn philosophers, artists, and style icons since the 1880s.
Private or Self‑Guided Louvre Tour
Walk through millennia of art with a private guide, from Renaissance masterpieces to Napoleon III apartments. If you prefer open air, wander through Jardin des Tuileries, where statuary and fountains dot the walkways.
Lunch at Loulou Paris
Inside the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Loulou offers chic Mediterranean lunch on a sunlit terrace, surrounded by manicured, hydrangea‑framed gardens — elegantly laid Riviera‑meets‑Paris tables tempt with lemon burrata, saffron risotto, or grilled sea bass accompanied by chilled Sancerre.
Leave Lightly Spoiled
As your chauffeur escorts you to the airport or station, you depart with more than purchases you carry the mood of golden boulevards, silk linens, rose‑scented evenings, and 48 extraordinary hours in the City of Light.
Paris isn’t just a destination, she’s an experience you’ll wish to repeat.
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