Note: This post was written before the horrific terrorist attacks. My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and all of Paris after this terrible tragedy. Je Suis Charlie.

This past week, I visited Paris with my boyfriend’s family for the holidays! It was as magical and as beautiful as I thought it would be. Here are some of my favorite shots taken from my iPhone, because let’s be real… nobody wants to lug around a camera all day!

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After a six hour flight from New York… we stopped at a brasserie to get a cafe and then walked into the village for some tasty macaroons. A brasserie is an authentic French restaurant with a relaxed setting, which serves single dishes and other meals.

Loire Valley Castles Day Trip: Chambord, Cheverny and Chenonceau

This was the highlight of the trip! Although we were a little jet lagged and slept on the bus ride there, the whole day was absolutely charming and perfect for many photo ops.

Paris “Love Locks”

Notre Dame!

Eiffel Tower: We didn’t go up it, but we looked up it!

Notre Dame later in the day… looked creepy.

Sacré-Cœur