Perfect timing! Your July 28th to August 5th window hits Paris at its absolute best - long summer evenings perfect for those incredible dinners you're dreaming about, plus plenty of time for that side adventure you mentioned.
July 28th: Depart IAD at 10:10 PM → Arrive CDG 12:35 PM next day
August 5th: Depart CDG at 2:20 PM → Arrive IAD 5:55 PM same day
$3,694 total
Why we love this: Direct flights mean more time in Paris, not airports. Plus, that late departure gives you a full last day in the city. Only 2 seats left at this price!
You said you wanted one really good dinner, but honestly? With 8 days in Paris, we're thinking bigger. Here's what we've lined up:
Available: July 30th or August 2nd
~$450 per person
This is the dinner. Bernard Pacaud's temple to classic French cuisine hasn't changed in decades - and that's exactly the point. Think John Dory with caviar, chocolate tart that'll ruin all other desserts for you. Dress code: Formal.
Available: July 31st, August 3rd, or 4th
~$180 per person
If L'Ambroisie is the grand opera, Septime is the indie film that wins all the awards. Natural wines, innovative techniques, counter seating where you can watch the magic happen. Perfect for your longer trip's more relaxed vibe.
Location: Inside Gare de Lyon train station
~$95 per person
Belle Époque grandeur meets practical genius. If you decide on that side trip, this stunning restaurant is literally in the train station. Lunch here before catching your train to Amsterdam or Brussels? Chef's kiss.
€320/night (€2,240 total)
In-house restaurant by Giovanni Passerini, walking distance to covered passages and the best food scene. You'll literally roll out of bed into culinary heaven.
€425/night (€2,975 total)
Seven-minute walk to L'Ambroisie. Twelve minutes to Guy Savoy. Five minutes to Le Grand Véfour. The concierge specializes in impossible restaurant reservations. Need we say more?
Eight days is perfect for a side adventure! Here's what we're thinking:
Travel: 3h20m by Thalys high-speed train
Perfect for: August 1-3, then back to Paris for your final days
~€850 including accommodation
Canals, world-class museums, and Michelin-starred Ciel Bleu with canal views. Different culture, easy train access, perfect mid-trip refresh.
Travel: Just 1h22m by train
~€320 for the day
World-class chocolate, beer, and Comme Chez Soi (2 Michelin stars). Less commitment, maximum impact.
Travel: 2h15m by Eurostar
~$1,200
English-speaking comfort zone with a completely different fine dining scene. Gordon Ramsay, Sketch, historic Rules - it's like a parallel universe of great food.
Late July/early August in Paris? Perfect. Highs around 77°F (25°C), lows around 59°F (15°C), only 20% chance of rain, and the sun doesn't set until 9:15 PM. Those long summer evenings were made for lingering over incredible meals.
Total estimated cost: ~$8,950
Based on similar travelers, here's the winning sequence:
The bottom line: You asked for a flight to Paris and one good dinner. We're giving you a culinary journey that'll spoil you for every other trip. Eight days of perfect summer weather, impossible-to-get reservations, and the flexibility to explore beyond Paris when the mood strikes.
Ready to make some magic happen?
Questions? Changes? Ready to book?
Our travel concierge is standing by: +1-800-PARIS-NOW
Because life's too short for mediocre meals and missed opportunities.