BIG BIRTHDAY PARIS TRIP DAY 1:
Got the Eurostar to Paris, and just as we checked in they said the next train was leaving in 10 minutes, so did we want to get that one instead of in an hour and a half? This is how we ended up drinking champagne at 7am on the train.
We arrived and went straight out to explore – which obviously means Angel exploring the tat shops. We also went to the Samaritaine, which is a bit like the Selfridges of Paris. It’s absolutely stunning, with beautiful glass art nouveau and art deco features.
We wandered over to see the Notre Dame Cathedral, and as you can see from the way everyone is wrapped up in these pics it was freeeeezing! Was very excited to see the spire ♥️
After that we had lunch, and I crossed off the first thing on my list of 50 Things To Do In 2026 – eat snails in France. They were delicious!
SAME BUT DIFFERENT
I first went to Paris in 2002 (it actually turned out I went on what was to be Angel’s birthday, she was born on the same date the following year)
Recreated this pic from 24 years ago at Notre Dame Cathedral. You can’t see it because I’m wearing this massive mob wife coat, but I’m wearing exactly the same jumper 🤣 yes the very same one. It’s old but it’s my favourite.
We then headed to the Arc de Triomphe, and suddenly all the snow fell out of the sky! It was absolutely magical!! It was so beautiful we decided just to walk and explore.
(At this point Angel not only fell over in dramatic fashion, but also wanted to play in a bit of untouched snow, so she crossed a barrier and started drawing a dick and balls in the snow, but it turned out to be the Chinese embassy and a man came out to tell her off. We were all shouting at her to stop but she just carried on drawing massive testicles, until she eventually turned round to find this man berating her. He was not happy when he saw what she’d drawn. I’m laughing just writing this)
We passed the Pont d’Alma, which is the tunnel where Princess Diana died – it’s covered in Diana themed graffiti. There’s also a replica of the torch of the Statue of Liberty there.
We walked from there to the Eiffel Tower which was incredible to see in the snow, just magical.
We are going for dinner tonight where I plan to cross off number 2 on my list of 50 Things To Do In 2026, and eat French onion soup in Paris.
BIG BIRTHDAY PARIS TRIP DAY 2
Best way to have a birthday is to wake up in Paris with your babies and best mate.
Had a massive croissant with a sparkler to celebrate, then dicked about at the Arc de Triomphe. The weather was BEAUTIFUL all day, clear blue skies, bright sunshine, crisp and cold. Angel got stuck slipping on a panel of glass and couldn’t move, and I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much.
We then took the Metro to Montmartre where Angel bought so much souvenir tat I don’t know how she will get it home. We then walked up to the cathedral of Sacre Couer, then wandered through the red light district area and sex shops to the Moulin Rouge.
In the evening we went to the Trocadero for the stunning views of the Eiffel Tower at night, and did a river cruise along the Seine, passing the Eiffel Tower as it sparkled.
Finished off my Big Birthday with French 75 cocktails and beef tartare. Stunning and exquisite day.
BIG BIRTHDAY PARIS TRIP DAY 3
Our last day in Paris, and we spent 7 hours in the Louvre.
Survived the bunfight through the crowd to see the Mona Lisa (quote from Angel: ”it’s giving standing at the O2”), other highlights were seeing the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo, and dicking about with my babies and my bestie.
We have packed so much into this short trip, hitting 25,000 steps a day. We are all exhausted – Ryan fell asleep in the Louvre 🤣 but it has been an incredible trip and the perfect way to celebrate my Big Birthday™️. Amazing memories, unforgettable experiences, great food, the best people, laughing til I cried.. feeling very happy and blessed ♥️
A bientôt Paris, see you in April