Hi Julia,

I don't know what your friend likes but this would be my special celebration in Paris

A picnic in the Palais Royal gardens, cheese from Fromagerie Laurent Dubois with some crusty bread, a little violet cake from Carl Marletti and a great bottle of wine, followed by Madame Butterfly at the Opéra (which is on in September!) I'm not a huge opera fan but the spectacle would be amazing.

You should take her for a little trip around unforgettable places, and then print a picture of her and give her as present. Or at least a picnic at the eiffel tower, im sure she will love it

Take her to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, pick up some macarons from Patisserie Pierre Herme (located inside the department store), eat them from the rooftop with a view over the Opéra, and then buy her a scarf from the first floor. I bought a beautiful yellow scarf there on a whim once and still get compliments on it to this day!

Do find a box of chocolates from Passion Chocolat. It's absolutely unforgettable. :)