An Audrey Hepburn Guide To Paris

“Paris is always a good idea,” Audrey so wisely says in the movie “Sabrina.” There’s no wrong way to do Paris, but there is an Audrey way. Visit Audrey’s favorite and très chic spots in the French capital.

Angelina’s Tearoom

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Bright macaroons are visible through the glass doors that bring you into Angelina’s, but it’s the hot cocoa that will make you stay. Angelina’s was a favorite of Audrey’s for their decadent and rich hot chocolate.

Givenchy

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Givenchy was the designer behind Audrey’s iconic little black dress in the opening scene of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Audrey’s signature scent created by Givenchy, L’Interdit, is still available in the store on avenue George V.

Hotel Raphael

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The hotel has a rooftop garden with unmatched views of the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. Audrey stayed at the luxurious hotel during her many Parisian films.

Winged Victory, Louvre Museum

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Audrey’s red dress in “Funny Face” with its soft lines stands out in stark contrast as she emerges next to the Winged Victory Sculpture in the Louvre.

Eiffel Tower

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The iconic monument made its way into many of Audrey’s films as the climax in the song Bonjour Paris in the movie “Funny Face,” a major part of the storyline in “Paris When it Sizzles” and in the background of “Sabrina.”

Champs-Élysées

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The famed street in Paris with its cinemas, cafes and specialty shops makes an appearance in “Charade” and also “Paris When It Sizzles.” You can easily imagine Audrey strolling through the parks during her downtime.

Arc de Triomphe

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The Arc de Triomphe provides the perfect starting point for your walk down the Champs-Élysées, and also served as the opening scene for “Funny Face.”