I've been to France two times now and have to say, I enjoyed this second time around much more. Here were the key differences:

Trip One	Trip Two
Europe trip	France only trip
5 days in France	8 days in France
3 locations: Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Paris	4 locations: Champagne, St. Tropez, Cannes, Paris
got around by Uber/subway	rented a car through the end of Cannes

From trip two, I've put together a list of things to do, places to eat, and of course what to pack and wear in each French city:

Champagne

TO DO

#1 on the list couldn't be more obvious - go to the champagne houses! One is probably enough though. The history of champagne is the history of champagne no matter what house tells you.

Recommended: Veuve Cliquot

Skip: Moet Chandon. This is where basic middle aged people who are suckers for advertising go. Yes, Moet Chandon is the most consistent selling brand, but it feels like your tour guide is a robot. We get that Moet Chandon sells and we get that Napoleon Bonaparte was your friend. Next.

TO EAT

Le Parc Restaurent Les Crayeres. Get the tasting menu #treatyourself

TO WEAR

Easily be in the same floral maxi all day. Bring a jacket for the caves of the champagne house

St. Tropez

TO DO

This is a shopping and partying town! If that's not your scene, skip it.

Not into napping? There is a cute bar on the corner of town with live music, very cheap drinks, and amazing service.

TO EAT

Lunch: 50/Beach Club

Dinner: L'Opera. Be prepared to be entertained all night

TO WEAR

Make your outfit multi-functional if you plan to be out all day and night. I wore a bathing suit under a basic bodysuit and wrap maxi skirt. I was able to change into shorts when the skirt started dragging at night with 0 problem.

Cannes

TO EAT

Lunch: Le Guerite. This restaurant is remote, which is half its charm. Take the ferry to Isle de St Margueirte (15 minutes, 15 euro round trip) and take a sketchy walk through the woods - don't worry, you're on the right path.

Dinner: Medusa

TO DRINK

Nightlife: Baoli

TO WEAR

Day: Any beachy ensemble is perfect

Night: Think classier beach ensemble

Paris

TO DO

If you've never been, go ahead and sprinkle in the tourist attractions, just don't overdue it.

Pro tips:

• Take the train to Parc du Jardin to see the Eiffel Tower
• See the buskers and I love you wall in Abbesses

Looking for a tour? Food tours > walking tours. I HIGHLY recommend Secret Food Tours in Martes. And do not book dinner this night!

TO EAT

There are so many options in Paris. Pro tips I picked up from my amazing food tour guide: If there is a special of the day, don't eat there. The smaller the menu, the better the food.

Looking for a bakery? Montmatre has a different water system than the rest of Paris, which makes their bread even better. My favorite artisan bakery: Coquilecot.

TO DRINK

Nightlife: You can't really go wrong here, but definitely make a night of hopping around speakeasies.

• Lulu White: filled with Canadian bartenders
• Little Red Door
• Experimental Cocktail: way better than the location that shut down in NYC

TO WEAR

Shoes: a nicer flat, easy-to-walk in bootie, or fashion sneaker should do the trick