Paris
Paris, France's capital, is the European global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Here is our travel guide to Paris, France.
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CHEVAL BLANC LVMH’s first hotel in Paris, which shares space with the newly restored and reopened La Samaritaine luxury department store. The façade along the Rue de Rivoli is encased in futuristic, undulating glass, designed by the Japanese architecture firm SANAA. The Cheval Blanc Hotel occupies the south, set in an Art Deco building overlooking the Pont Neuf. Designed by architect Peter Marina, and inspired by the Arnault family’s affinity for African art. A larger-than-life Vik Muniz painting greets you in the lobby while colorful lithographs by Sonia Delaunay line the hallways of the upper floors. The property includes a restaurant by three Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Donckele, a rooftop terrace with views of the Seine, a Dior spa, and an incredible subterranean pool with floor to ceiling videos of Paris. 8 Quai du Louvre, 1st; chevalblanc.com
LE BRISTOL This family-run hotel has been around just shy of a century, and still includes old school touches like large metal skeleton keys and a Burmese cat named Fa-Raon roaming the property. Modern luxuries include a La Prairie spa, and restaurants by four Michelin-starred Chef Eric Frechon. 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 8th; oetkercollection.com/hotels/le-bristol-paris
LE MEURICE Taking up a large portion of the Rue de Rivoli, facing the Tuileries garden, Hotel Le Meurice is a grand hotel with Louis XVI furnishings, a Valmont spa, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred restaurant, and pastries by Cédric Grolet, who has a patisserie within the hotel. Don’t miss the afternoon tea! 228 Rue de Rivoli, 1st; dorchestercollection.com/en/paris/le-meurice
HOTEL CRILLON The recently renovated Rosewood hotel is an eighteenth-century treasure, located just off the Place de la Concorde. There is a lovely courtyard and lobby bar. 10, place de la Concorde, 8th; rosewoodhotels.com/en/hotel-de-crillon
THE RITZ Perhaps the most famous hotel in Paris, complete with luxury boutiques, restaurants, and the Hemingway Bar helmed by Colin Field. 15 Pl. Vendôme, 1st; ritzparis.com/en-GB
HÔTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE The iconic hotel can be spotted a mile away by its bright red awnings on Avenue Montaigne. Chef Jean Imbert has recently taken over Alain Ducasse’s iconic restaurant, but if you choose to keep it casual then order a McCarthy salad in the leafy courtyard. 25 Av. Montaigne, 8th ; dorchestercollection.com/en/paris/hotel-plaza-athenee
FOUR SEASONS GEORGE V Built in 1928, this opulent, eight-story hotel is just steps from the Champs Elysée. You will be greeted by Jeff Leatham’s famous flower arrangements in the lobby. 31 Av. George V, 8th; fourseasons.com/paris
L’HOTEL “The smallest five-star hotel in Paris” includes a hammam-style subterranean pool and a courtyard garden restaurant off the lobby, but the hotel is most famous for the Oscar Wilde Suite— the author died while staying at the hotel. 13 Rue des Beaux-Arts, 6th; l-hotel.com
LE GRAND MAZARIN Located in the chic Marais neighborhood, a gathering point of intellectuals during the French Enlightenment period, Le Grand Mazarin is housed in three historic buildings at the corner of Rue des Archives and Rue de la Verrerie. The hotel is decidedly more residential and intimate in feel; it draws inspiration from 18th-century salons when writers, artists, and philosophers met in the private residences of well-off Parisians to discuss world affairs, literature, arts, and culture. 17 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004; legrandmazarin.com
LA FANTAISIE Located in the 9th arrondissement, designed by Martin Brudnizki, is a sophisticated, lush, and tranquil setting. 24 Rue Cadet, 75009; lafantaisie.com
LA RÉSERVE A Parisian home away from home. The intimate boutique hotel was designed by Jacques Garcia, and is located on Avenue Gabriel in the 8th arrondissement. Order a cocktail, and make yourself at home in the beautifully curated library. 42 Av. Gabriel, 8th; lareserve-paris.com
LES BAINS Once a public bathhouse frequented by the likes of Marcel Proust, then resurrected as a fixture of the ’80s and ’90s club scene, Les Bains lives again as a late-night club and luxury design hotel. Don’t miss the subterranean basement pool. 7 Rue du Bourg l'Abbé, 3rd; lesbains-paris.com
HÔTEL AMOUR Near Pigalle, Paris’s former red-light district, Hôtel Amour nods to the neighborhood’s tawdry past with erotic art. The rooms were designed by artists including Marc Newson, Sophie Calle, and Pierre LeTan, and the space was conceived by nightlife visionary André Saraiva of Le Baron. 8 Rue de Navarin, 9th; hotelamourparis.fr
HÔTEL PARTICULIER MONTMARTRE A mansion turned boutique hotel with five roms and a charming tree-lined courtyard. 23 Av. Junot Pavillon D, 18th; hotelparticulier.com
HÔTEL DE NELL A boutique hotel with a fashionable bistro, bar, and a wine cellar. 9 Rue du Conservatoire, 9th; hoteldenell.com
HOTEL LUTETIA The grande dame of Saint-Germain has quite a history. During WWI, Russians fleeing the revolution stayed here. During WWII, occupying forces took the place over, and over the following years, concentration camp survivors, their families, and at one point, even Charles de Gaulle lived here. James Joyce played piano in the bar, and Antoine de Saint-Éxupery was a regular. Today, it serves as a luxury hotel for fashionable clientele. The basement features an exquisite spa and swimming pool, and the brasserie and Bar Josephine are beloved by Left Bank residents. 45 Bd Raspail, 6th; hotellutetia.com
SHANGRI-LA PARIS Occupying a former royal home situated among elegant buildings in the 16th, this beautiful hotel has a garden with a view of the Eiffel Tower, and 3 restaurants including Shang Palace, the only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in France. 10 Av. d'Iéna, 6th; shangri-la.com/paris
MANDARIN ORIENTAL PARIS A lush inner courtyard, a Thierry Marx restaurant, and sleek, Asian-inspired rooms with Diptyque products and Frette robes, as well as a spa, pool, and gym. 251 Rue St Honoré, 1st; mandarinoriental.com/paris
HÔTEL LE CINQ CODET A sleek hotel set in a 1930s building in the 7th with sophisticated, modern rooms, and a refined restaurant with patio seating. 5 Rue Louis Codet, 7th; lecinqcodet.com
LE PIGALLE PARIS Located in Paris’ former red-light district, this hotel offers an all-day café and bar with a dance pole—a clever reference to its roots. 9 Rue Frochot, 9th; lepigalle.paris
LE ROCH HOTEL & SPA A chic boutique hotel designed by Sarah Lavoine. The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows with a bar and lounge, a fireplace, a spa and pool. 28 Rue Saint-Roch, 1st; leroch-hotel.com
HOTEL MOLITOR A legendary Art Deco swimming pool turned hotel in the 16th. Johnny Weismuller, the US Olympic gold medallist who later starred in Tarzan, usd to teach fashionable Parisians to swim here. Today, you can swim again in the pool or have a drink on the rooftop terrace, which features suspended herb and flower gardens. 3 Rue Nungesser et Coli, 16th; mltr.fr
MAMA SHELTER Though it’s in the slightly far-flung 20th, Mama Shelter can be likened to the US-based Ace Hotel chain. They now have locations all over the world and popular restaurants. mamashelter.com/paris
FAUCHON L’HOTEL Located on the legendary Place de la Madeleine in the glamorous eighth arrondissement, the hotel has reinvented the standard mini-bar experience by designing a customizable “gourmet bar” in each room. Grand Café Fauchon offers the best of French gastronomy in continuous service from breakfast to dinner, including teatime with a terrace overlooking the Church of the Madeleine. 4 Bd Malesherbes, 8th; hotel-fauchon-paris.fr
J.K. PLACE PARIS The first international opening of the understated luxury Italian boutique hotel brand known for personalized service. Located in the Rive Gauche next to the Musée d’Orsay, this urban retreat features Casa Tua Restaurant, which also has locations in Miami Beach and Aspen; the Lounge Bar; a spa with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a fully-equipped Technogym fitness room. Architect Michele Bonan has masterfully designed every detail of this Italian/Parisian home, replicating the unique timeless décor of the famous J.K.Place in Rome and Capri. 82 Rue de Lille, 7th; jkplace.paris
HÔTEL BARRIÈRE LE FOUQUET’S Located where the Champs Elysées meets Avenue George V, Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s Paris has become an iconic landmark in the City of Light. Elegantly redesigned by Jacques Garcia and featuring Chef Pierre Gagnaire’s legendary brasserie Fouquet’s. The Spa Diane Barrière also has a 50-foot indoor pool. 46 Avenue George V, 8th; hotelsbarriere.com/fr/paris/le-fouquets
HÔTEL COSTES Still a Saturday night hotspot, order a spicy margarita in the inner courtyard where the entire ground floor is lit almost exclusively with candles. The rooms are decorated in red velvet and antique wallpaper, and there is a basement pool and spa, 7 Rue de Castiglione, 1st; hotelcostes.com
HÔTEL DU ROND POINT DES CHAMPS-ELYSÈES An elegantly restored hotel near the Champs-Élysées with a hammam in the basement and an Art Deco aesthetic. 10 Rue de Ponthieu, 8th; paris-hotel-rondpoint-champselysees.com/
HOTEL HENRIETTE A Latin Quarter hotel refurbished by former fashion editor Vanessa Scoffier who filled the property with flea market finds, floral wallpapers, and neon accents. 9 Rue des Gobelins, 13th; hotelhenriette.com
HÔTEL MONTALEMBERT While it’s fronted by an old-world, Beaux-Arts exterior, the rooms are chic and modern. 3 Rue de Montalembert, 7th; hotelhenriette.com
HOTEL MONTE CRISTO A hotel inspired by the residences of great nineteenth-century writers and thinkers like Alexandre Dumas—hence the Monte Cristo reference—seems fitting for the Left Bank location. In a city where everyone goes out, staying in for a swim, a steam, and a cocktail at the hotel bar is incredibly appealing. Don’t miss the breakfast spread, served at the hotel bar. 20-22 Rue Pascal, 7th; hotelmontecristoparis.com
LE BELLEVAL At Hotel Le Belleval, a floral theme pays homage to the botanist the hotel is dedicated to. There is an internal courtyard reminiscent of a secret garden, as well as a library, and a restaurant serving a natural, organic menu. 16 Rue de la Pépinière, 8th; belleval-hotel-paris.com
NOLINSKI PARIS Around the corner from the Jardin des Tuileries with a nearly hidden entrace off of Avenue de l’Opera. The Art Deco–style rooms are filled with art and sculptures, and the lobby bar has a grand piano. 16 Av. de l'Opéra, 1st; nolinskiparis.com/en/le-nolinski
THE HOXTON Located off a nearly hidden alley in the 2nd, and designed with the working traveler in mind. Each spacious room has a desk, and there is a coffee bar in the lobby. 30-32 Rue du Sentier, 2nd; thehoxton.com/paris
HOTEL BACHAUMONT Designed with a nodd to its Art Deco roots, and located in the heart of the Marais with a modern bistro-style restaurant downstairs. It recently reopened after an extensive restoration by designer Dorothée Meilichzon. Experimental Group runs the chic glass-roofed restaurant and the cozy wood-paneled bar. 18 Rue Bachaumont, 2nd; hotelbachaumont.com
HOTEL AMASTAN The first flagship for the new luxury hotel group by the same name. Located at at the cross of Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, with balcony rooms overlooking a leafy garden. There is also an adjacent Pop-In space, which features art, design, and fashion collaborations curated by the great minds at London-based branding studio, Campbell-Rey. 34 Rue Jean Mermoz; amastanparis.com
HOTEL GRAND AMOUR Hotelier Thierry Costes and artist André Saraiva have come together again for a follow-up to their ever-popular Hotel Amour. Each room is individually decorated with vintage and antique finds, and a scattering of artwork by Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin lines the walls. The all-day café and bistro serves a delicous steak tartare. 18 Rue de la Fidélité, 10th; grandamour.hotelamourparis.fr
SAINT JAMES A Relais & Châteaux property in the quiet and leafy 16th near the Champs-Élysées, in a century-old château, with a Michelin-starred restaurant. 5 Pl. du Chancelier Adenauer, 16th; saint-james-paris.com
THE PENINSULA Housed in a 19th-century building, which originally opened as a grand hotel back in 1908. While the spa, bar, and main dining rooms are lovely, our favorite spot is the rooftop restaurant, which offers a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower. 19 Av. Kléber, 16th; peninsula.com/en/paris
LE ROYAL MONCEAU PARIS Designed by Philippe Starck with mid-20th-century decor, and three acclaimed restaurants, two bars, a spa with an infinity pool, plus a cinema and an art gallery. A favorite with fashion editors in town for Paris Fashion Week. 37 Av. Hoche, 8th ; leroyalmonceau.com
COUR DES VOSGES Overlooking the Place des Vosges, this grand hotel is set in a 17th-century building, with rooms that offer views of the square, fireplaces, exposed wood beams, and claw-foot tubs. There is also a tearoom, and a tranquil Roman-style bathhouse with vaulted ceilings. 19 Pl. des Vosges, 4th; courdesvosges.com
MAISON VILLEROY A few steps away from Avenue Montaigne, and set in a private mansion with a dedicated team of butlers. 33 Rue Jean Goujon, 8th; maisonvilleroy.com
HÔTEL NATIONAL DE PARIS Situated in a Haussmann building in the bohemian Haut-Marais district, arranged around an interior courtyard. There is also an upscale Italian restaurant and a sophisticated cocktail lounge, a gym, a spa, and yoga workshops. 243 Rue Saint-Martin, 9th; hotelnational.paris
SOHO HOUSE The new Paris outpost of the member’s only club and hotel features a gym, a courtyard, pool, and cabaret spaces. 45 Rue la Bruyère, 18th; sohohouse.com/en-us/houses/soho-house-paris
HOTEL RAPHAEL The best part about this hotel located in the 16th off the champs d'elysées is the rooftop terrace with a garden and panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower. 17 Av. Kléber, 16th; raphael-hotel.com
LA MAISON A hotel located off the the Champs Elysées designed by Belgian Fashion Designer Martin Margiela. 8 rue Jean Goujon, 8th; lamaisonchampselysees.com
HOTEL MARQUIS FAUBOURG SAINT HONORÉ Once the private mansion of the Marquis de La Fayette, the Hotel Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré shares the fashionable block with Hermès, Valentino, YSL, and Chanel. 8 rue d’Anjou, 8th; marquisfaubourgsainthonore.com
SINNER Located in Le Marais on Rue du Temple, this is the third Parisian outpost from the Evok group. The mezzanine bar is perennially packed in the evening with guests drinking craft cocktails, and dancing to the house DJ. 116 Rue du Temple, 3rd; sinnerparis.com
BRACH Set in the 16th, this fashionable hotel features eclectic artwork and furnishings, terraces with city views, plus access to a furnished rooftop garden. There is also a refined Mediterranean restaurant, a pastry shop, an indoor pool, a gym, and a salon. 1-7 Rue Jean Richepin, 16th; brachparis.com
HÔTEL DES GRANDS BOULEVARDS A beautiful boutique hotel with a rooftop bar and a Berlin-style speakeasy. 17 Boulevard Poissonnière, 2nd; grandsboulevardshotel.com
HOTEL DU PETIT MOULIN Formerly the oldest bakery in Paris, with a classic façade it still maintains, this boutique hotel in the Marais now houses 17 unique guest rooms, each decorated by Christian Lacroix with Hermès bath products. 29 Rue de Poitou, 3rd; hotelpetitmoulinparis.com
BVLGARI HOTEL Located at the heart of the golden triangle, the Bvlgari Hotel Paris was designed by Italian architects Antonio Citterio & Patricia Viel in collaboration with the French Architectural studio Valode & Pistre. There is a private roof garden and an Italian restaurant. 30 Av. George V, 8th; bulgarihotels.com
CAFÉS | BAKERIES | PASTRY SHOPS
CAFÉ DE FLORE This classic Parisian Art Deco café on the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain has hosted everyone from Jean Paul Sartre to Picasso. Order a café au lait and croissant and enjoy the people watching. 172 Blvd. St. Germain, 6th; cafedeflore.fr
LES DEUX MAGOTS Café culture is one of the many institutions that make Paris such a pleasure to visit. Les Deux Magots, next to Café de Flore, in the heart of Saint-Germain has been one of the preferred literary cafes for ages, with regulars Hemingway. Order the famous croque-madame! 6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 6th; lesdeuxmagots.fr
CARETTE An elegant, long-standing cafe known for its sandwiches, creative macarons, and classic French pastries. The Trocadero is the main location, but we love the charming Place de Vosges terrace. paris-carette.fr
LENÔTRE Home to our favorite cake, Le Succès— made with almond meringue and nougatine. Gaston Lenôtre was a French pastry chef, and credited with creating the Opera Cake. Lenôtre is a culinary empire, which includes includes restaurants, catering services, and cooking schools. lenotre.com
ROSE BAKERY Focused exclusively on breakfast and lunch (brunch in particular), Rose Bakery has multiple Paris locations and an outpost in London’s Dover Street Market and Tokyo’s Comme des Garçons. Rose Carrarin crafts fresh, locally sourced ingredients into vegetarian-friendly salads and simple sandwiches, as well as bread, puddings, and cakes. rosebakery.fr
BOOT CAFE Set in a former cobbler’s storefront in the Marais, and maintaining the original, duck-egg blue “Cordonnerie” façade. Order a coffee to go or if you’re lucky, snag one of the six seats inside. 19 Rue du Pont aux Choux, 7th.
DU PAIN ET DES IDEES Traditional French pastries and signature "pain des amis" bread are served from this 1875 shop with painted ceilings. Considered by many to have the best croissants in Paris. 34 Rue Yves Toudic, 10th; dupainetdesidees.com
MAISON GEORGES LARNICOL Although this MOF has multiple locations, our favorite one is in Saint-Germain with its large selection kouign-amann, a buttery Breton pastry. larnicol.com
PIERRE HERMÉ The king of macarons. Hermé was awarded the title of World's Best Pastry Chef by The World's 50 Best Restaurants as well as the fourth most influential French Person by Vanity Fair. Try his unique flavor combinations at his multiple Parisian boutiques— our favorite is the mogador made with passionfruit and milk chocolate. He also makes one of our favorite galettes des rois epiphany cakes. pierreherme.com
CAFEE CC Inspired by her time spent living in New York City, Céline opened Café CC in the Bastille, and serves American baked goods like homemade carrot cake and chocolate chip cookies. 6 Rue Théophile Roussel, 12th; cafecc.fr
UMAMI PARIS Although somewhat commonplace in most American cities, a great matcha drink was not so easy to find in Paris—until now. What first began as a specialty store for fine Japanese products, Umami Matcha Cafe is the first all-matcha bar in France. 22 Rue Béranger, 11th; umamiparis.com
POILÂNE One of the world’s best bakeries is located on the tiny Rue du Cherche-Midi. The family-owned bakery has been open since 1932, and specializes in rustic soudough bread, but our favorite gift to go is a bag of their les punitions, buttery shortbread biscuits. 8 rue du Cherche-Midi, 6th; poilane.com
CAFE ANGELINA In 1903, the confectioner Anton Rumpelmayer founded Angelina with his son René, a tea house at No.226, Rue de Rivoli, named after his daughter-in-law. The location’s charm and the Rumpelmayer’s skill and expertise with pastries quickly made Angelina the place to be amongst the elite— clientele included Proust and Coco Chanel. Today, parisians and tourists queue to taste the signature Mont-Blanc and the famous L'Africain hot chocolate. Visit the original location after touring the nearby Louvre. Musée du Louvre, Aile Richelieu, Café Richelieu, 1st; angelina-paris.fr
GRANDE MOSQUÉ DE PARIS CAFÉ One of our favorite escape in Paris. Tagine stews, couscous, and a tea room with delicous mint tea is served in a tiled outdoor garden next to the ornate Paris Mosque, one of the largest in France. There are prayer rooms, a small library, a gift shop, and even a hammam. 39 Rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire, 5th; la-mosquee.com
AUX MERVEILLEUX DE FRED Chef Frédéric Vaucamps created the signature Merveilleux merengue pastry, and opened his first pastry shop in Lille. Try the merengues as well as the cramiques and Belgian waffles at one of his multiple pastry shops in Paris. auxmerveilleux.com
LA PÂTISSERIE BY CYRIL LIGNAC Chef Cyril Lignac’s 5 Parisian patisseries are designed by Studio Ko, and serve his signature desserts, pastries, and chocolate. cyrillignac.com/en/patisseries
JACQUES GENIN Jacques Genin crafts some of the city’s most exquisite chocolate, but he’s almost equally known for his caramels and pâtes de fruits. Favorite chocolates include the noisette-feuilleté (crispy hazelnut praline) and fève tonka (tonka bean), favorite caramels include the mango-passion fruit and the classic nature, and favore pâtes de fruits include the orange sanguine (blood orange) in winter and berry flavors like fraise and framboise (strawberry and raspberry) in the summer. jacquesgenin.fr
BLÉ SUCRÉ Fabrice Le Bourdat makes some of the most beautiful and acclaimed desserts, viennoiserie, and breads in Paris. 7 Rue Antoine Vollon, 11th.
L’ECLAIR DE GENIE This pastry shop by Chef Christophe Adam specializing in one thing only: éclairs. leclairdegenieshop.com
SÉBASTIEN GAUDARD A white, bright pastry shop and tea room. Try the lemon meringue tart, vanilla éclair, mille-feuille, and Paris-Brest. sebastiengaudard.com
CAFE STOHRER Founded as early as 1730 to sell all manner of sweet treats and savoury delights, Stohrer was opened by Nicolas Stohrer, the Polish pastry chef of Louis XV, and his wife, Marie Leszczyńska, the daughter of the King of Poland. Rue Montorgueil, 2nd; stohrer.fr
LADURÉE The Ladurée celadon green is almost as iconic as Tiffany blue or Hermès orange. It all started in 1862 at 16 rue Royale, when writer Louis Ernest Ladurée opened a pastry shop. Macarons have been popular in France since the sixteenth century when Catherine de Medici introduced them from Italy, but Ladurée’s grandson revolutionized the concept in 1930 by using a bit of ganache to create a macaron sandwich. Although the original Ladurée is a fixture on the Champs-Elysées, there are multiple locations throughout the city to enjoy. 75 Ave. des Champs Elysées, 8th; laduree.fr/en/laduree-paris-champs-elysees
LA PÂTISSERIE DU CEDRIC GROLET Pastry Chef Cédric Grolet serves his freshly-baked Madeleines and brioche Bundt cakes or innovative creations such as the legendary ‘trompe-l’oeil’ sculpted fruit pastries at the afternoon tea at Le Meurice or at his patisserie shop in the Opera district. cedric-grolet.com
YANN COUVREUR You’ll recognize this pasty shop by the Fox logo. Chef Yann Couvreur’s signature cakes include the Galette Isatis with pecans, vanilla, and caramel. yanncouvreur.com
RITZ PARIS LE COMPTOIR BY FRANCOIS PERRET Pastry Chef François Perret’s pastry shop at the Ritz is filled with treasures including tarts and madeleine fondant hearts. 38 Rue Cambon, ritzparis.com
PATRICK ROGER Artist and sculptor Patrick Roger creates spectacular creations made out of chocolate. Praline bonbons, almond and hazelnut chocolate stones, caramels, and more are found at his Parisian boutiques. patrickroger.com
LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT Founded in 1977 under the leadership of Robert Linxe, La Maison du Chocolat is well known to cocoa lovers. The boutique on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is one of the first addresses in Paris to offer chocolate exclusively. Try the rich hot chocolate and pleyel cake. 225 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré; lamaisonduchocolat.fr
PIERRE MARCOLINI The renowned Belgian chocolatier is known for rare cocoa sourced from all four corners of the world. Try the chocolate bonbons shaped like little hearts and the signature hot chocolate with cream, chocolate chips and meringues. 3 rue Scribe, eu.marcolini.com
LA CHOCOLATERIE DU BRISTOL A few months ago, Le Bristol opened the doors of its own chocolate factory. Located in the basement of the palace, pastry chef Julien Alvarez makes 100% home-made and 100% artisanal chocolates. 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré; oetkercollection.com/fr/hotels/le-bristol-paris
JEAN-PAUL HEVINS Legendary chocolate bars are beautifully sculpted, and come in dark, milk, and hazelnut varieties. Pick up the dark chocolate caramel spread to go. 231 Rue Saint Honoré; jeanpaulhevin.com
LE CHOCOLAT ALAIN DUCASSE In the heart of the Bastille neighborhood in Paris, chocolate aromas fill the air thanks to Alain Ducasse. An old garage has been converted into a chocolate atelier with creations such as chocolate bars studded with candied nuts and filled with caramel mousse, bars, and truffles. 40 rue de la Roquette; lechocolat-alainducasse.com
HUGO & VICTOR Spheres filled with salted caramel, tangerine, passion, pear, and hazelnut-vanilla praline are the stars at this chocolate shop. 40 Bd Raspail; hugovictor.com
À LA MÈRE DE FAMILLE Founded in 1761 by the Dolfi family, this is the oldest chocolatier in Paris. Try the pralines, chocolate oranges, and almond truffles. 35 rue du Faubourg Montmartre; lameredefamille.com
MAISON BOTTAN The beautifully packaged bars by Stéphane Bonnat are displayed at the boutique in Paris’ 18th arrondissement. 189 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 18th; bonnat-chocolatier.com/fr
LE PETIT GRAIN A new bakery featuring naturally-leavened breads, croissants, and buttery pastries. 7 rue Dénoyez, 20th
MAISIE CAFE Maisie Café brings a taste of LA to Paris. The Founder is a former luxury executive turned wellness enthusiast, Isabella Capece. Maisie Café features an all-vegan, organic menu with acai bowls, matcha granola, juices, and more. 32 Rue du Mont Thabo; maisiecafe.com
PHILLIPPE CONTICINI The former Head Chef of the popular Patisserie de Reves serves unique and traditional pastries at his Paris boutiques. philippeconticini.fr
HEXAGONE CAFE Warm cookies and house-blend coffee is served at this small, minimal cafe/bakery. 121 Rue du Château, 14th.
TORAYA A Japanese tea salon. 10 Rue Saint-Florentin, 1st.
JEAN CHARLES ROCHOUX High-end chocolatier selling a range of handmade creations as well as sweet spreads. 16 Rue d'Assas, 6th; jcrochoux.com
GONTRAN CHERRIER A French baker and pastry chef whose boutiques sell fresh, artisanal bread and pastries. gontran-cherrier.com
COMME A LISBON A charming Portuguese pastry shop lined with sardine tin cans and selling coffee and the signature pastel de nata. commealisbonne.com
FRAGMENTS A chic espresso bar on Rue des Tournelles in Le Marais with wooden tables and exposed brick. Order the egg tartines, avocado toast, granola bowls, and pastries, and of course small batch roasted coffee. 35 Av. de Breteuil, 3rd; fragments-paris.com
POZZETTO Small batch gelato and excellent espresso are made at this cafe daily. 39 Rue du Roi de Sicile, 3rd.
VANDERMEERSCH Pierre Hermé–trained pastry chef and baker Stéphane Vandermeersch's vintage boulangerie/pâtisserie on the eastern edge of Paris serves breads, quiches, and divine pastries, especially his standout mille-feuille and galette des rois. Don’t miss the kouglof, which is only served on weekends and worth your entire trip to Paris. 278 Av. Daumesnil, 12th.
OBLADI Espresso drinks and baked goods, with vegan options, are served at this hip cafe with blue and white tiles. 54 Rue de Saintonge, 3rd; ob-la-di.com
CLOVE BAKERY Living in Paris and looking for the ding-dongs and s’mores of his childhood, Philip Andelman teamed up with two other American chefs, Beth and Cassie, and founded this bakery selling American “childhood treats.” 71 Rue Greneta, 2nd; clovebakery.com
CAFÉ KITSUNÉ The cult music and clothing label has a knack for café culture too, as evidenced by their perfectly petite first Parisian coffee bar hidden near the gardens of the Palais Royale. White-washed with paintings by local artists like Andre Saraiva and Jean-Philippe Delhomme. maisonkitsune.com
À LA MÈRE DE FAMILLE The exterior looks like a jewelry box, or rather, a chocolate box with beautifully packaged goods on display. Open since 1761, and still serving old-world caramels, nougat, boiled sweets, marshmallows, and ice cream. lameredefamille.com
TEN BELLES The origial is located in the hip Canal Saint-Martin district, serving tarts, bread, and coffee. Chef Alice Quillet spent time at Tartine in SF, which inspired the excellent granola, sandwiches, and biscuits. tenbelles.com
COUTUME CAFE This Left Bank coffee house is owned by two friends (one Australian, one French), and they serve espresso, pour-overs, and cappuccinos (to go!) 47 Rue de Babylone, 7th; coutumecafe.com
JUGETSUDO This Saint-Germain-des-Prés spot is the first outpost outside of Japan. The historic, 19th-century teahouse serves a number of of green tees, from earthy Sencha, to nutty Genmaicha, to creamy Macha. In the cellar-like basement, you can participate in a full, uber-traditional tea service. 95 Rue de Seine, 6th; jugetsudo.fr
CAFE LOMI Café Lomi is located deep in the Goutte d’Or neighborhood of the 18th arrondissement. The interior is a whimsical mix of antique trunks, exposed redbrick walls, and lots of potted green plants. The perfect place to order a coffee and croissant and work. 3 ter Rue Marcadet, 18th; lomi.coffee
LOUSTIC Spanish-tiled floors, blush cushions, and plenty of red brick add to the bohemain ambience at this cafe. Order the delicous cafe creme. 40 Rue Chapon, 3rd; cafeloustic.com
CAFÉ MARLETTE Organic cakes, gluten-free treats, Coutume coffee and market-fresh ingredients are served at this cozy cafe. 51 Rue des Martyrs, 9th.
LA CRÊPERIE DU COMPTOIR ST-GERMAIN Chef Yves Camdeborde’s crepe stand in the Jardin du Luxembourg. His celebrated brasserie, Le Comptoir du Relais Saint-Germain, is right next door. 9 Carrefour de l’Odéon, 6th.
LINA’S CAFE Lina's is a chain, but you wouldn’t know it. Try the famous turkey club. 17 Blvd. Malesherbes, 8th; linasparis.com
LE MOULIN DE LA VIERGE With a façade featuring letters in gold paint, vintage mirrors paneling the walls, and an original hand-painted frescoe on the ceiling, Le Moulin de la Vierge is the French bakery dreams are made of. Owner Basile Kamir found the space in the 1970s, and 40 years later, he’s still churning out French bread worthy of the stunning space he’s housed in. 152 Rue Montmartre, 2nd.
LE BONBON AU PALAIS Styled to look like a 1950s classroom, Georges Marques’s shop offers hundreds of candies sourced from all over France. Everything from the candied fruits to pastilles to calissons to chocolate are arranged in old-fashioned apothecary jars. 19 Rue Monge, 5th; lebonbonaupalais.com
MAISON ALEPH A small patisserie in the Marais which combines French and Middle Eastern flavors like kadaïf and pistachio ice cream. 20 Rue de la Verrerie, 3rd; maisonaleph.com
BARS
HARRY’S BAR Four words: Sank Roo Doe Noo. That’s how the waiters at Harry’s New York spell their location, a ringing slogan. One step through its swinging, saloon-style doors opens your eyes to an outpouring of varsity flags, mahogany-panelled walls, and tiny wooden tables, reminiscent of your grandfather’s study. This was the first cocktail bar in Paris, and it still serves classic creations like the Bloody Maries and French 75. Downstairs, there is a piano bar with live music. 5 Rue Daunou, 1st; harrysbar.fr
SERPENT À PLUME Set in the charming Place Des Vosges in Le Marais. A pajama retail concept store in the front gives way to a speakeasy bar in the basement. Waiters dressed as bellboys serve some of the finest cocktails in the city. Order the eponymous Serpent à Plume. 24 Place des Vosges, 11th; serpentaplume.com
ANDY WAHLOO This bar is tiny, dimly lit, with high ceilins and dozens of knick knacks lining the walls. Order the Old Fashioned, which comes with a homemade chocolate spoon, resting on top of the glass. A DJ spins after 10pm, turning the bar into a club. 69 Rue des Gravilliers, 3rd; andywahloo-bar.com
LITTLE RED DOOR A speakeasy-style bar with a little red door and no exterior signage in the Marais. Sundays are the best night, with a DJ playing until the small hours and mixologists going strictly off-menu only. Try the Fiya Wata, served in a copper cup, brimming with Jamaican rum, lime juice, ginger syrup, angostura bitters, choya yuzu, and a dash of ginger beer or the Benevolence with tequila, Martini Ambrato, carrot, ginger, and spices. 60, rue Charlot, 3rd; lrdparis.com
LA CANDELERIA An authentic Mexican restaurant in the front and a speakeasy-style cocktail bar with a long list of agave in the back. 52 Rue de Saintonge; candelaria-paris.com
HOTEL COSTES With a now-iconic interior that's dripping in red velvet, Hôtel Costes is still a hotspot for late night drinks and people watching. Head to the enclosed terrace for either an afternoon glass of wine or an after-dinner cocktail. 7 Rue de Castiglione; hotelcostes.com
SILENCIO Artist David Lynch’s members only club, named after the cult venue in his 2001 movie Mulholland Drive. There are concerts by up-and-coming bands, film premières, eclectic club nights, and more. 142 rue Montmartre; silenciodespres.com
BAMBINO A hip eatery with an open kitchen serving small plates, craft beer, cocktails, and desserts. 25 Rue Saint-Sébastien, 11th; bambinoparis.com
LE PERCHOIR The young team behind this group came up with the genius idea of opening bars in disused spaces all over Paris— on rooftops, at the old Pavillon at the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, and on a houseboat parked on the Seine. This locale is right on top of the Gare de l’Est. In addition to the view and cocktails, you'll find kebabs by Grillé. leperchoir.fr
DRAGON Cryil Lignac continues to expand his Left Bank empire on Rue du Dragon with his latest cocktail bar, Dragon. A stone’s throw from Le Bar des Prés and Aux Prés. cyrillignac.com/restaurants/dragon
LE 1905 At first glance, the facade of the French bistro Vins des Pyrénées seems rather unassuming. Yet, a hidden alcove leads up an olden wooden staircase to a 1920s style cocktail bar. Try the l’Homme Pressé with gin, thyme and oregano infused campari, limoncello and tonic water. le1905.com
NO ENTRY Pink Momma restaurant, famous for its pasta with truffles, also hides this speakeasy, which serves hundreds of exotic liqueurs. 20bis, rue de Douai; bigmammagroup.com
LAVOMATIC Hidden on the first floor of a fully functioning laundromat in the 10th arrondissement, the Lavomatic is among the best underground speakeasies in Paris. Between colorful carpets, cushions in kilim and patina walls, you can enjoy your cocktail with shared tapas platters. 30, rue René Boulanger, 10th; lavomatic.paris
MOONSHINER Enter through Da Vito pizzeria, and push open the heavy door to enter this speakeasy with soft lighting, a cozy atmosphere, and a gramophone playing soft jazz tunes. 5, rue Sedaine.
FAUST A nightclub with stylish interiors and a terrace offering views of the Seine & Pont Alexandre III. Rive Gauche, Pont Alexandre III, 7th.
EXPERIMENTAL COCKTAIL CLUB This group set the standard for the speakeasy and craft cocktail scene in Paris. They also operate Le Ballroom du Beef Club, which you get to by an unmarked black door to the left of the Beef Club restaurant, and then down a spiral staircase. 37 Rue Saint-Sauveur; experimentalgroup.com/destinations/paris
LE TRÈS PARTICULIER A semi-secret spot in Montmartre at the Hotel Particulier, formerly the villa of the Hermès family. To access this revived hotel bar you must venture down a private-access street, buzz on the intercom and say "prendre un verre" ("have a drink") to be permitted entry. Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, 23 Av. Junot; hotelparticulier.com
HEMINGWAY BAR The genteel former haunt of the American writer, with leather armchairs, sepia photos, and a classic cocktail menu. 15 Pl. Vendôme; ritzparis.com/fr-FR/gastronomie-paris/bar-hemingway
L'OISEAU BLANC The rooftop at the Peninsula Hotel offers small plates, cocktails, and stunning Eiffel Tower views. 19 Av. Kléber; peninsula.com/fr/paris/hotel-fine-dining/le-rooftop
PRESCRIPTION COCKTAIL CLUB A moody, 1930s-themed bar with a bowler-hat light fixture, offering inventive specialty cocktails. 23 Rue Mazarine, 6th.
CRAVAN A little wine bar with a few round tables and rattan chairs with gorgeous, tiled and mirrored Art Nouveau interior. Order a glass of wine or a cocktail like The Royal Basilique serbed in a coupe of champagne with a drop of basil flower liqueur or the Trocadero with vermouth, Picon bitters, and Curaçao. 17, rue Jean de la Fontaine Paris, 16th.
AU PASSAGE Modern tapas are paired with natural, organic wines at this warmly lit, convivial restaurant. 1 bis Pass. Saint-Sébastien, 11th; restaurant-aupassage.fr
SEPTIME LA CAVE While you can take your low-sulfite wine to go at this former shoe repair shop, you can also grab a seat at the bar and snack while you drink. Sardines, fois gras, and cheese all get the Septime treatment here. 3 Rue Basfroi, 11th; septime-lacave.fr
FRENCHIE BAR À VINS This first-come-first-serve wine bar has small plates and a long wine list. 6 Rue du Nil, 2nd; frenchie-bav.com
ROSA BONHEUR Named after the French artist and sculptor, Rosa Bonheur bar has a location on a floating barge on the Seine as well as in a former guinguette in the heart of the Parc des Buttes Chaumont. rosabonheur.fr
LE BAR Order a martini at Le Bar at the George V and enjoy the opulant, atmosphere surroundings with a well-heeled clientele. 31 Av. George V; fourseasons.com
HOTEL AMOUR TERRACE Conceived by nightlife visionary André Saraiva. Hotel Amour has a black lacquered bar, brasserie, and outdoor terrace. Come for Saturday brunch or dinner and drinks in the leafy courtyard dotted with vintage ’50s cafeteria tables. The brasserie is open late. 8 Rue de Navarin, 9th; hotelamourparis.fr
POINT ÉPHEMERE Besides hosting concerts, art exhibitions, and live performances, this ex-storage space turned squat cultural institution on the Canal Saint-Martin is also home to a busy bars. On sunny days, the local art and hipster crowd spills out onto the banks of the canal. 200 Quai de Valmy, 10th; pointephemere.org
LA ROTONDE A restaurant, bar, and nightclub set in an iconic rotunda built by Claude Nicolas Ledoux, the father of Neoclassical architecture. Come for for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch under the cupola and day drinking in the verdant and colorful terrace garden right on the Place Stalingrad. After dark, head inside to the club for for some French disco and dancing. 6-8 Pl. de la Bataille de Stalingrad, 10th; larotondestalingrad.com
AU PETIT FER A CHEVAL A horseshoe-shaped bar in Le Marais. Order a kir and enjoy the prime people-watching. 30 Rue Vieille du Temple, 3rd.
WANDERLUST Situated on the quay of the Docks en Seine, also home to Paris's fashion institute. Wanderlust is a club/bar/restaurant with a sprawling outdoor terrace overlooking the Seine. Exposed pipes, neon lights, DJs, and a stylish crowd are all on display. 32 Quai d'Austerlitz; 5th; wanderlustparis.com
LA VERRE VOLÉ Meaning “the stolen glass” this wine ship and petit bistro is located in Canal Saint Martin. Make sure to have a reservation. 67 Rue de Lancry, 10th; leverrevole.fr
LE CARMEN An ornate bas-relief ceiling lit by chandeliers and a large birdcage greet you at the entrance of this bar that occupies the former mansion of opera composer Georges Bizet (hence the name, Carmen). This Pigalle club gets particularly busy around fashion week when designers host their after-parties here. 34 Rue Duperré, 9th; le-carmen.fr
LE PIGALLE BAR As the name suggests, this hotel bar is located in Pigalle, Paris’ former red-light district, outfitted with overstuffed couches and elegantly mismatched vintage finds, as well as a dance pole—a nod to its roots. Order tapas and cocktails until the jukebox turns on or a local DJ starts spinning and the dancing begins. 9 Rue Frochot, 9th; lepigalle.paris
DIRTY DICK The name and the pinup poster in the entryway hint at this Pigalle bar’s past as a brothel, but today it is a full-fledged tiki bar, overflowing with Polynesian flair. Try one of the many excellent rum-based cocktails. 10 Rue Frochot, 9th.
RIVIÉ Rivié, one of the two bars in the Hoxton, has a wonderful brasserie, a lovely outdoor garden, and a bar. Settle into a velvet barstool, order a glass of Billecart-Salmon or a dirty martini with a side of their signature truffle fries. 30-32 Rue du Sentier, 2nd; thehoxton.com
LA MANO Latin American bar/club in the 9th arrondissement with dancing. 10 Rue Papillon, 7
MONSIEUR MOUCHE A great summer rooftop bar. Pont de l'Alma, Port de la Conférence; monsieurmouche.paris
SHERRY BUTT Trendy, retro-chic bar serving classic & creative cocktails, plus global whisky flights. 20 Rue Beautreillis, 7
SOLERA Dimly lit haunt serving creative cocktails & light bar bites in a stylish atmosphere. 283 Rue Saint-Jacques; soleraparis.wixsite.com/solera
GRAVITY Sophisticated craft cocktails & creative tapas served in a hip space with a wavy ceiling. 44 Rue des Vinaigriers
TIGER A gin bar. 13 Rue Princesse; tiger-paris.com
LE SYNDICAT A cocktail bar. 51 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis; domainesyndicat.com
CASTOR CLUB Snug bar with a speakeasy vibe & an extensive cocktail menu, plus a country music playlist. 14 Rue Hautefeuille, 7
RESTAURANTS
LES GEORGES A stylish restaurant with a terrace & Eiffel Tower views serving local fare, plus a robust wine list. 6e étage du Centre Georges Pompidou, 3rd; restaurantgeorgesparis.com
PAVILLON LEDOYEN Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen, set in the square gardens in the eastern part of the Champs-Élysées, is one of the oldest restaurants in Paris. Legend has it that Napoleon met Josephine at the neoclassical mansion that is Ledoyen. Today, it is helmed by 3 Michelin Star Chef Yannick Alléno. 8 Av. Dutuit, 8th; yannick-alleno.com
L’ABYSSE When L'Abysse opened in 2018 it was the culmination of chef Yannick Alléno's lifelong obsession with Japanese cuisine. The 12-seat sushi counter, located at Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen, picked up a Michelin star after just six months. 8 Av. Dutuit; yannick-alleno.com
DALIA A trendy restaurant offering Eastern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, plus cocktails. 93 Rue Montmartre, 2nd; dalia-paris.com
CHEZ LOUISETTE Locared in the Marche de Clignancourt, the vast flea market in northern Paris. Stroll along the Rue de Roisiers and you will inevitably end up at the classic bistro Chez Louisette. 130 avenue Michelet, 18th.
LE PETIT POUCET A brasserie situated along the Seine on the Isle de la Jate. 5 Pl. de Clichy, Batignolles; lepetitpoucet-paris.com
LE NEMOURS A quintessential café, just across from the Louvre, and the perfect way to spend an afternoons at the Place Colette, under the Roman columns. 2 à 7 Galerie de Nemours, 2 Place Colette, 1st; lenemours.paris
CHEZ LIVIO Perhaps the best Italian food in Paris. Opened by Livio Innocenti, who left his native Tuscany in the 1930s to settle in France. 6 Rue de Longchamp, Neuilly Sur Seine; chezlivio.com
ECLECTIC At this spacious Tom Dixon–designed restaurant, located just blocks from the Eiffel Tower, you’ll find seventies-inspired decor paired with classic French brasserie dishes, like escargot and steak tartare. 2 Rue Linois, 15th; restauranteclectic.fr
BRASSERIE BARBÈS Owners Pierre Moussié and Jean Vedreine offer guests the option to stay all day to eat, drink, work, and relax in their three-story, sun-filled space. Starting at 9:00pm, wander downstairs to the basement where you’ll find a dance club that’s open until 2:00 a.m. every night. 2 Bd Barbès, 18th; brasseriebarbes.com
LES CHOUETTES Spanish architect Lázaro Rosa-Violán’s three story creation with tiled floors and a conservatory-style skylight. Stay for lunch and dinner or just a cocktail or coffee at one of the intimate balcony tables. 32 Rue de Picardie, 3rd; restaurant-les-chouettes-paris.fr
LE PROCOPE Le Procope is ancient even by French standards. The plaque outside reads 1686, and it reopened in the 1920s. The original café was a haunt of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Napoleon. 13 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, 6th; procope.com
ALLARD Decorated with toile de jouy wallpaper and red velvet booths, and serving cold foie gras on toast with a pour of white Burgundy, this is classic Paris. Order the ile flottante for dessert and don’t pass up the champagne cart. 41 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 6th; restaurant-allard.fr
LA BOURSE ET LA VIE The new venture of celebrated chef Daniel Rose on Rue Vivienne. Gougères are served at the beginning of the meal followed by bistro fare including fried quail in lime pesto, foie gras with fruit and pistachios, and veal pot-au-feu. Order the affogato for dessert, which is served with a crackle of brittle and homemade vanilla ice cream. 12 Rue Vivienne, 2nd; labourselavie.com
CACHÉ As the name suggests, this cozy restaurant with a long wine list is hidden in the 20th arrondissement. 13 Villa Riberolle, 20th; cache-paris.com
JUVENILES A chic, casual spot with local, seasonal cuisine and natural wines. 47 Rue de Richelieu, 2nd; juvenileswinebar.com
SHOUK A Lebanese-Israeli-inspired on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. Order mezzes and local wine. 59 Rue de Lancry, 10th; shoukparis.fr
L’HÔTEL PROVIDENCE A cozy restaurant with a terrace on a cobblestone street in the 10th. 90 Rue René Boulanger, 10th; hotelprovidenceparis.com/en
SEPTIME One of the best tasting menus in Paris, and still one of the hardest to reserve. Helmed by graphic designer-turned-chef Bertrand Grébaut, formerly of Alain Passard’s iconic three-Michelin star Arpège. 80 Rue de Charonne, 11th; septime-charonne.fr
CLAMATO If you have trouble making a coveted reservation at Septime, try its sister seafood restaurant, Clamato. 80 Rue de Charonne, 11th; clamato-charonne.fr
VERJUS American couple Braden Perkins and Laura Adrian moved to Paris and began hosting dinner parties in their apartment. The concept proved so popular that they opened Verjus in a small passageway across from the Palais Royal. A tasting menu is offered and there is also a bar a vins next door.52 Rue de Richelieu, 1st; verjusparis.com
L’AVANT COMPTOIR Yves Camdeborde’s Left Bank restaurant, Le Comptoir, was so popular that he opened a tiny standing room only bar à vin next door. 3 Carrefour de l'Odeon, 6th; camdeborde.com/en/restaurants/avant-comptoir-de-la-terre
LE RELAIS DE L’ENTRECÔTE The steak frites come with a secret sauce and unlimted fries at the original as well as the 8th and 6th arrondissement locations. relaisentrecote.fr
CLOWN BAR Clown Bar’s exuberant interior dates back to the 1920s, filled with bright yellow tiles and stained glass adorned with clowns and circus scenes. Chef Axel Gallart is a master of French bistro cuisine, serving roasted pigeon, sweetbreads, tartares, and more. 114 Rue Amelot, 11th; clown-bar-paris.fr
CLAUS German-born chef Claus Estermann serves a famous breakfast at his eponymous restaurants in Palais Royal and St. Germain des Pres, designed by architect Fabrizio Casiraghi. Order the Bavarian pfannkuchen or rosti and take home the Claus trademark homemade jams, granola, and muesli. clausparis.com
GIRAFE Designed by Joseph Dirand in the spirit of the 1930s, Girafe serves seafood dishes with views of the Eiffel Tower from the terrace. Vist the adjacent Cité de L'architecture et du Patrimoine museum after lunch. On the 9th floor of the museum, “La Suite Girafe” is a members only restaurant in the former apartment of the curator who had a private terrace with panoramic views of Paris. 1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 16th; girafe-restaurant.com
LA PALETTE The only place to be come evening in St. Germain de Pres. The outdoor terrace is filled with Parisian diners enjoying wine, cheese, and charcuterie. 43 Rue de Seine, 6th; lapalette-paris.com
FRENCHIE Nantes-born Gregory Marchand earned his nickname “Frenchie” while cooking under British Chef Jamie Oliver. If you can’t get a reservation for the tasting menu only restaurant, try Frenchie Bar à Vins or Frenchie To Go next door. 5 rue du Nil, 2nd; frenchie-restaurant.com
BUVETTE It takes gumption for an American to open a French restaurant in Paris, but Jody Williams did just that— and with aplomb. Her wine bar has been embraced with open arms in both the West Village in New York City and Montmartre in Paris. A petite menu filled with classicas like coq au vin, moules frites, and tartines are served. 28 Rue Henry Monnier, 9th; lovebuvette.com
LE BISTROT PAUL BERT Le Bistrot Paul Bert is a classic French Bistro— checkered table cloths, a handwritten chalk board with specials, serving staples like entrecôte, baba au rhum, and tarte tatin. 18 Rue Paul Bert, 11th.
LES JARDINS DE PRESBOURG An elegant and bustling lunch restaurant near the Arc de Triomphe designed by Martin Brudnizki. 3 Av. de la Grande Armée, 16th; lesjardinsdupresbourg.com
LE DAUPHIN Le Dauphin is located next door to its sister restaurant, Le Chateaubriand. Locals hover around the marbled bar for small plates and wine. 131 Ave Parmentier, 11th; restaurantledauphin.net
LE CHATEAUBRIAND Chef Inaki Aizpitarte reinterprits traditional French bistro food in a light, modern way. 129 Ave. Parmentier, 11th; lechateaubriand.net
JOSÉPHINE CHEZ DUMONET Chez Dumonet has been serving up classic bistro fare (beef bourguignon, duck confit) for decades, in a Belle Epoque style dining room that dates back over a century, 1880 to be exact. 117 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 6th; chezdumonet.com
LES COCOTTES Chef Christian Constant serves standouts including ratatouille and langoustine ravioli, and of course his famous chocolate tart. 135 Rue St. Dominique, 7th; lescocottes.paris
BONHOMIE A Mediterranean restaurant in the Marais when you need a break from French fare. Sit at the bar or on the tiny terrace and enjoy dishes like mint chickpeas with labneh or harissa lamb with tabbouleh. Sip a shot of their Greek mastika to start. 22 Rue d'Enghien, 10th; bonhomie.paris
FERDI Named for their son, Ferdinand, owners Alicia and Jacques Fontanier decorated this tiny spot with artifacts and ephemera from his childhood. It serves a popular burger to a fashion-centric crowd. 32 Rue du Mont Thabor, 1st; ferdi-restaurant.com
MA COCOTTE This Phillipe Starck-designed restaurant has an industrial loft feel, which is actually a nice, modern antidote to the antique vendors in the surrounding Saint-Ouen flea market. The food is typically French (ratatouille, green bean salad, steak frites), which hits the spot after a long day of treasure-hunting at the Les Puces. 106 Rue des Rosiers, Saint-Ouen; restaurantmacocotte.com
LE CADORET Despite being on the edge of town, Le Cadoret is always busy. Order the biodynamic house wine, the famous roast chicken served on a very French bed of buttered radishes, and a classic ile flottante for dessert. 1 Rue Pradier, 19th
FREDDY’S The rustic stone walls, pretty chevron floors, artfully arranged bundles of wildflowers in old glass bottles, Freddy’s is classically Parisian. The owner, Juan, is also the proprietor of wine shop La Dernière Goutte around the corner so the selection is superb. Try small bites including duck hearts, crispy falafel, and sliced Iberico ham. 54 Rue de Seine, 6th
LE RIGMAROLE Chefs Robert Compagnon and Jessica Yang serve dishes cooked over Japanese binchotan charcoal for subtle smokiness. Try the unique torisashi (chicken sashimi) or the more traditional tempura fried squash, pigeon pasta, and fish of the day. 10 Rue du Grand Prieuré, 11th; lerigmarole.com
C.A.M C.A.M has no website and no telephone number, and despite being under the radar, is it is perennially packed with locals. Order the steak tartare with crushed peanuts and a spicy gochujang sauce, garlicky quail, beef tenderized in soy sauce, and the “drunken” clams. 55 rue au Maire, 3rd.
PUR Michelin-starred Pur at the Park Hyatt by Chef Jean-François Rouquette serves classic French dishes with a twist. Try the roasted scallops, Plouguerneau abalones, and steak. 5 Rue de la Paix, 1st; hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/france/park-hyatt-paris-vendome
MOKONUTS Husband and wife Moko Hirayama and Omar Koreitem serve Lebanese dishes (many of the spices and ingredients are imported from Lebanon) like tuna crudo with chermoula and blistered cauliflower. Don’t miss the excellent cookies— chocolate chips are replaced with fennel, almond, and pickled lemon. 5 Rue Saint-Bernard, 11th; mokonuts.com
YAM’TCHA “Yam’Tcha” is Mandarin for “drink tea,” and this French-Asian restaurant has an in-house Chinese tea sommelier. The Stilton bao buns and langoustine with shitakes are the signature dishes here. 121 Rue St Honoré, 1st; yamtcha.com
L’AVENUE L’Avenue is a scene, especially during Paris Fashion Week. Post up at a table on the terrace, order a coupe of champagne and pommes frites, and enjoy the show. 41 Av. Montaigne, 8th; avenue-restaurant.com
PINK MAMMA The sister restaurant to Ober Mamma, Pink Mamma is an Italian restaurant in Pigalle, serving house-made pasta and pizza. 20bis Rue de Douai; bigmammagroup.com/fr/trattorias/pink-mamma
BLUEBERRY A popular sushi restaurant serving creative rolls. 6 Rue du Sabot, 7th; blueberrymakibar.com
CHEZ GEORGES Chez George is a traditional bistro, down to the mirrored walls and tiny tables. Order the steak frites and boeuf bourguignon. 1 Rue du Mail, 2nd.
LOULOU "Loulou" is a cheeky play on "Louvre." Located in the Jardin des Tuileries outside of the Museum of Decorative Arts, serving rustic Italian fare like raw purple artichokes with parmesan and olive oil and beef tagliata with black pepper, arugula, and parmesan. 107 Rue de Rivoli, 1st; loulou-paris.com
BOUILLON PIGALLE Historically, in French restaurant vernacular, a "bouillon" is a restaurant that served bouillon, or good, afforable food, that appealed to the working class. In this modern version, you can expect watercress salad, escargots, beef bourguignon, frites, and profiteroles. 22 Bd de Clichy, 18th; bouillonlesite.com
LE PETIT LUTETIA Jean-Louis Costes, the man behind Hôtel Costes and La Société, has reopened this restaurant reminiscent of a classic Paris bistro. 107 Rue de Sèvres, 7th
WILD & THE MOON Vegan, organic, and gluten-free dishes like focaccia with seasonal vegetables and homemade pesto are served alongside coffee chaga shakes, blue algae smoothies, charcoal lattes, and golden mylk. 55 Rue Charlot, 3rd; wildandthemoon.fr
LA FONTAINE DE MARS Le Fontaine de Mars is an old-world bistro with pink tablecloths and mirrored walls, serving steak-frites and coq au vin with large pours of red wine. 129 Rue Saint-Dominique, 7th; fontainedemars.com
OBER MAMMA This is a true trattoria in the middle of Paris, with great platters of antipasti, thin-crust pizzas, house-made pasta, and a sublime tiramisu. 107 Bd Richard-Lenoir, 11th; bigmammagroup.com
LILI Tucked inside the Peninsula Hotel, this is an elegant dim sum spot by famed Hong Kong chef Ma Wing Tak. Try the caviar filled lobster. 19 Av. Kléber, 16th; liliparis.fr
DIEP A Chinese meets Thai food restaurant, serving dim sum done to Michelin star standard. 55 Rue Pierre Charron, 8th; restaurant-diep.business.site
RAVIOLIS NORD EST Order the delicious Beijing jiaozi (of which there are at least ten varieties) steamed, or grilled. 11 Rue Civiale, 10th
POULETTE The Belle Epoque interiors are reason enough to enjoy this small, traditional bistro. Steak frites are their classic dish. 3 Rue Étienne Marcel, 6th; pouletterestaurant.com
SOLA This French Japanese restaurant is divided between two levels in a historic Latin Quarter building (a formal dining room upstairs and a traditional shoes-off space in the lower level). Helmed by chef Hiroki Yoshitake serves kaiseki-style dishes by way of a chef-curated tasting, including shrimp tartare, miso-caramelized foie gras, and baby corn tempura. 12 Rue de l'Hôtel Colbert, 8th; restaurant-sola.com
LE COMPTOIR DE LA GASTRONOMIE This quaint little restaurant serves excellent French food—cassoulet, steak tartare, and chocolate cake—in an Art Nouveau dining room. 34 Rue Montmartre, 2nd; comptoirdelagastronomie.com
ANAHI Chef Anahi Riccardo Giraud's South American restaurant is located in a former butcher's shop in the Haut-Marais, and serves Argentine steaks. At the end of the restaurant, a discreet alcove conceals a bar serving Pisco Sours. 49 Rue Volta, 3rd; anahi-paris.com
LE GRAND VÉFOUR This historic 1784 restaurant in the Palais-Royal is actually the oldest in Paris. Patrons have included Napoleon and Josephine, Victor Hugo, John Paul-Sartre, and Voltaire. The two Michelin star restaurant now has Chef Guy Martin at the helm. 17 Rue de Beaujolais, 1st; grand-vefour.com
AUX LYONNAIS Alain Ducasse’s Aux Lyonnais is a traditional French dining experience. The old-world façade still has the original sign from the restaurant’s 1914 debút, and the belle époque interiors still feature mirrored walls, intricate tile floors, and an original wooden staircase. 32 Rue Saint-Marc, 2nd; auxlyonnais.com
KINUGAWA Their seaweed salad and sashimi is a welcome change from rich French food. kinugawa.fr
KUNITORAYA Rue Sainte-Anne is the city’s version of Little Tokyo. There’s a seemingly endless row of noodle shops and small Japanese joints. Kunitoraya is famous for their udon. 41 Rue de Richelieu, 1st; kunitoraya.com
LA DAME DE PIC Anne-Sophie Pic’s three Michelin stars belong to her flagship restaurant in Valence, but her Paris restaurant meaning “Queen of Spades” is equally outstanding. 20 Rue du Louvre, 1st; anne-sophie-pic.com
LE FUMOIR In the style of a ’40s British lounge, this is the perfect respite after a lengthy tour of the Louvre. 6 Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny, 1st; lefumoir.com
L’AMI LOUIS L’Ami Louis is either regarded as an overpriced tourist trap or a venerable Parisian bistros. Find out for yourself at this small, wood-paneled restaurant with an ancient oven and a lengthy wine list. 2 Rue du Vertbois, 3rd.
MIZNON A Tel Aviv transplant serving a cross between Israeli and French cuisine like the beef bourguignon pita with a side of whole-roasted cauliflower. miznonnyc.com/paris
SACHA FINKELSZTAJN - LA BOUTIQUE JAUNE Since 1946, the Finkelsztajn family has been holding down this yellow-fronted deli, which is known for its rugelach, challah, strudels, bagels, and cheesecake. Try the “Yiddish Sandwich,” which involves red pepper spread, and babaganoush on a “pletzel” soft, onion and poppy seed covered roll. 27 Rue des Rosiers, 3rd; laboutiquejaune.fr
LE MARY CELESTE Named after an infamous shipwreck, this popular spot was opened by the young team behind the Mexican speakeasy Candelaria. Order oysters at the bar. 1 Rue Commines, 3rd; lemaryceleste.com
LA PERLE On summer nights, the crowds here spill out onto the streets of the Marais, but on winter nights, it’s one of the coziest. 78 Rue Vieille du Temple, 3rd; cafelaperle.com
CHEZ JANOU Popular with guests visiting the nearby galleries, this lively Provençal restaurant serves a delectable chocolate mousse. 2 Rue Roger Verlomme, 3rd; chezjanou.com
SHU PARIS A cave-like omakase restaurant at the bottom of a flight of stairs, specializing in kushi-agué. 8 Rue Suger, 6th; restaurant-shu.com
LA CLOSERIE DES LILAS A sign indicates Hemingway’s preferred spot at the bar), and Picasso was a regular patron at this brasserie too. 171 Blvd. du Montparnasse, 6th; closeriedeslilas.fr
LA RÔTISSERIE A casual, cozy restaurant serving rustic French fare like roast chicken. 19 Quai de la Tournelle, 5th; tourdargent.com/en/la-rotisserie-dargent
EGGS&CO They offer every conceivable iteration of an egg dish, but our favorite is the Coco Meurette featuring poached eggs submerged in a red wine and mushroom sauce. 11 Rue Bernard Palissy, 6th; eggsandco.fr
CIBUS The chef’s daily market finds informs this organic, Italian menu. Expect dishes like French beans with octopus and wild mushroom spaghetti. 5 Rue Molière, 1st
RESTAURANT HÉLÈNE DARROZE Frogs legs, sweetbreads, caviar, and oysters are served at this two Michelin star restaurant by Chef Hélène Darroze. 4 Rue d’Assas, 6th; helenedarroze.com
LE VOLTAIRE Situated right on the river, you can opt to take a seat in the front café for lighter fare (coffees, drinks, and classic sandwiches), or in the back, where they serve full meals. We love the grapefruit and avocado salad, but we particularly love the excellent people watching at lunch. 27 Quai Voltaire, 7th; restaurantlevoltaire.com
CINQ-MARS Simple, traditional, casual and quite. The perfect spot after a long day of sightseeing. 51 Rue de Verneuil, 7th; site-cinq-mars.webflow.io
LES VINS DE BELLECHASSE A local spot, located just steps from the Musée d’Orsay on the Left Bank, serving traditional French fare like duck breast and tarte tatin. 20 Rue de Bellechasse, 7th
LE STRESA Le Stresa opened in 1951 by an Italian couple who gave it the name of the city where they were born. Red velvet banquettes, ornate mirrors, and piles of pasta make it all the more fun. 7 Rue Chambiges, 8th; lestresa.com
MARKET Jean-Georges’ Asian-inspired French restaurant in a Christian Liagre-designed space. 15 Ave. Matignon, 8th; restaurant-market.com
CHEZ SAVY Situated right off the Avenue Montaigne, this tiny bistro has cozy booths, vintage luggage racks, and mirrored walls in lieu of windows, as well as original Art Deco elements like stained glass left over from its time as a Jazz Age hotspot. The cuisine is traditional French— foie gras, lentil soup, andouillette sausage. 23 Rue Bayard, 8th; lcep.fr/savy
CAVIAR KASPIA Since the 1920’s, Caviar Kaspia has been offering a luxurious, old-world Russian experience with a beautiful view of the Eglise de la Madeleine. You’ll find top-shelf caviar, blinis, champagne, and loads of vodka. The shop in the cellar sells everything from Iranian caviar to silver tableware to smoked fish. 17 Place de la Madeleine, 8th; caviarkaspia.com
SHANG PALACE The Southeast China menu has wok-fried pigeon, steamed sea scallops with vermicelli, and salmon served with shredded fruit. It also happens to be the first Chinese restaurant in Paris to be awarded a Michelin star. 10 Ave. d'Léna, 16th; shangpalaceparis.com
HOTEL PARTICULIER RESTAURANT & BAR The Hotel Particulier’s restaurant and bar are designed to offer a respite, and seem to be set in a secret garden They also provide the kitchen with fresh ingredients, including honey from the beehives and eggs from the henhouse. Pavillon D, 23 Ave. Junot, 8th; hotelparticulier.com
LE CAFÉ DU COMMERCE Set in the middle of Montmartre, this is a perfect pit stop for steak-frites, roast chicken, and côte de boeuf. 13 Rue de Clignancourt, 18th; lecafeducommerce.com
RESTAURANT PETRELLE Homestyle French cooking is served at this cozy restaurant. Order the meringues for dessert. 34 Rue Petrelle, 9th; petrelle.fr
LE SERVAN Chef Tatiana Levha and her sister, Katia, offer up an a la carte menu of Asian-inspired classics that change daily. 32 Rue St. Maur, 11th; leservan.com
LE DUC Fresh seafood is served in a dining room that resembles a ship captain's dining room. 243 Blvd. Raspail, 14th; restaurantleduc.com
AUX PRÉS Chef Cyril Lygnac’s cozy, seasonal spot. Order the burrata with fresh cherry tomatoes and pistachio pesto to start. 27 Rue du Dragon, 6th; restaurantauxpres.com
LA LAITERIE SAINTE CLOTILDE La Laiterie translates to the dairy, which is what this tiny spot used to be. The modern iteration serves comfort food dishes like leek soup and steak with potatoes. 64 Rue de Bellechasse, 7th; lalaiteriesainteclotilde.fr
MIROIR French country-inspired food is presented tableside via a small chalkboard at this popular restaurant in Montmartre. 94 Rue des Martyrs, 18th
CHEZ JULIEN A classic French bistro with an outdoor terrace serving steak frites, crème brûlée, and other traditional dishes. 1 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 4th; chezjulien.paris
CAFÉ CHARLOT This bustling bistro is particularly perfect for late dinners and brunch. You’ll find steak au cheval, steak tartare, a selection of burgers, and a small wine list mostly offered by the carafe. 38 Rue de Bretagne, 3rd; lecharlot-paris.com
LE 21 Power lunchers from the publishing and political worlds pack this discreet spot serving fresh seafood. 21 Rue Mazarine, 6th.
KITCHEN PARIS Formerly Bob’s, Kitchen serves salads, vegetables, and cold-pressed juice to health-conscious Parisians. 74 Rue des Gravilliers, 3rd; kitchenparis.com
VIVANT Chef Pierre Jancou, previously at Racines, opened this tiny, tiled restaurant serving local food and natural wine. 43 Rue des Petites-Ecuries, 10th; vivantparis.com
GLOU A two-story restaurant in Le Marais with communal tables and a menu full of French delicacies. 101 Rue Vieille du Temple, 3rd; glou-resto.com
DERRIERE Brothers Mourad and Hakim Mazouz opened this restaurant and speakeasy, resembling a bohemian apartment. Upstairs, a smoking lounge is hidden behind a secret doorway. The menu is filled with comfort food like mashed potatoes, beef bourguignon, and ile flottant. 69 Rue des Gravilliers, 3rd; derriere-resto.com
LE 404 A Moroccan party restaurant serving lentils and chicken tagines, capped off with cocktails from Andy Wahloo next door (from the same owners). 69 Rue des Gravilliers, 3rd; 404-resto.com
BRASSERIE ROSIE An all pink brasserie serving traditional cuisine with a twist, plus cocktails. 53 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 11th; brasserierosie.com
FLESH Chef Simon Lewis, an American in Paris, opeend this barbecue restaurant serving slow-cooked meat dishes like pork ribs, brisket tacos, and triple-cooked garlic fries. 25 Rue de Douai; 9th.
SANJO Chef Masa Hayatsu and Ryoun Komatsu have mastered Ramen with their tasty broth filled with fine noodles, luscious pork, soft-boiled egg and a finish of toasted nori. 29 Rue d’Argenteuil, 1st.
LE JULES VERNE Combine sightseeing and dining by booking a table at the top of Chef Alain Ducasse’s Michelin star restaurant in the Eiffel Tower, named after the novelist. The six-course tasting menu takes several hours and include scallops, duck foie gras, seared turbot, and a homemade crispy praline chocolate tower. The restaurant has a private lift, which whisks you up 125 metres to the second floor. Avenue Gustave Eiffel, Tour Eiffel, 2ème étage, 7th; lejulesverne-paris.com
LA ROTONDE The chef’s menu is based on classic brasserie staples like beef tenderloin paired with French fries, all served under chandeliers in horseshoe style booths. 12 Chaussée de la Muette, 16th; rotondemuette.paris
I LOVE PARIS On your way in or out of the city, make sure to stop by this India Mahdavi–designed restaurant in Terminal 2E at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Chef Guy Martin serves a menu of updated French classics. Aéroport Roissy CDG Terminal 2E.
LES 110 DE TAILLEVENT A more relaxed version of its sibling Michelin-starred restaurant, Taillevent. The name comes from the fact that the brasserie serves 110 wines by the glass. Try the foie gras, the faux filet, and the hot chocolate mousse. 195 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 8th; les-110-taillevent-paris.com
CHAMPEAUX Chef Alain Ducasse’s ode to the traditional legacy of Les Halles food market that was once at the heart of the neighbourhood. The pièce de résistance at this bistro is the whole lemon chicken for two. Don’t miss the soufflé either. Westfield Forum des Halles, 12 Passage de la Canopée, 1st; restaurant-champeaux.com
CHEZ GEORGES A traditional bistro classics are served at this restaurant, open since 1964. 1 Rue du Mail, 2nd.
LE BAR DES PRES Chef Cyril Lignac’s intimate restaurant with dishes inspired by Asian and French cuisine, including a sushi chef at the bar. The interiors are by the architects at Studio KO. Try the signaturee crispy galette with crab and curry topped with slices of avocado, and the matcha chiffon cake with chocolate sauce for dessert. 25 Rue du Dragon, 6th; bardepres.com
AUX PRES Same owners and next door to Le Bar Des Pres. Order the burger! 27 Rue du Dragon; restaurantauxpres.com
POMPETTE A small plates restaurant and cozy wine bar. 15 Rue Hippolyte Lebas, 9th; pompetteparis.com
MAISON LAUTREC A locals only restaurant in Pigalle with a speakeasy called Chéri Chéri in the basement. 63, rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 9th; www.maisonlautrec.fr
LE MANSOURIA A Moroccan restaurant with delicious couscous. 11 Rue Faidherbe, 11th; mansouria.fr
YEN The place for housemade Japanese soba noodles and sushi in Saint Germain. 22 Rue Saint-Benoît, 6th; yen-paris.fr
ELLSWORTH From the owners of Verjus, Ellsworth serves brunch and fried chicken— two rare finds in Paris. 34 Rue de Richelieu, 1st; ellsworthparis.com
PLAQ CHOCOLAT Plaq has elevated the humble chocolate bar to the level of haute cuisine with its bean-to-bar ethos. Its founders, Sandra Mielenhausen and Nicolas Rozier-Chabert, studied cacao production in Venezuela and create elegant flavour profiles with Latin American beans on site, while pastry chef Céline Lecoeur whips up Wonka-worthy cakes and tarts. 4 Rue du Nil, 2nd; plaqchocolat.com
OGATA Tucked away in a private 17th-century mansion in the Marais, this minimalist restaraunt and teahouse by Tokyo based designer and chef Shinichiro Ogata also has an atelier filled with homewares, and an art gallery downstairs. 16 Rue Debelleyme, 3rd; ogata.com/paris
APICIUS This fine dining destination by Chef Mathieu Pacaud has interiors by François-Joseph Graf, and a spacious, leafy terrace. 20 Rue d'Artois, 8th; restaurant-apicius.com
LAPÉROUSE
A quayside landmark established in 1766, renowned for upscale cuisine in richly decorated surroundings. 51 Quai des Grands Augustins, 6th; laperouse.com
LA FONTAINE DE GAILLON Seafood dishes by Chef Marc Veyrat are served at this upscale, ornately decorated restaurant with a leafy terrace. 1 Rue de la Michodière, 1st; lafontainegaillon.com
DROUANT An Art Deco French restaurant founded in 1880 with a famed staircase. 16-18 Rue Gaillon, 2nd; drouant.com
À L'EPI D’OR A quintessential Parisian bistro in the former Baltard market by Elodie and Jean-François Piège. 25 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 2nd; jeanfranoispiege-jpb.com/a-lepi-dor
LE STELLA A classic, traditional Parisian Bistro that happens to be open on Sunday. 133 Av. Victor Hugo, 7; lestella.fr
LA POULE AU POT Foie gras, escargo, and a long wine list, are offered at this charming French restaurant by Jean Francoise Piege. He also owns The Grand Restaurant, A l’epi d’or, Clover Grill, Clover Green, Clover Gordes, and Mimosa. 9 Rue Vauvilliers, 2nd; jeanfranoispiege-jpb.com/la-poule-au-pot
AUX CRUS DE BOURGOGNE Classic regional dishes are served in a vintage bistro with sidewalk tables. 3 Rue Bachaumont, 3rd; auxcrusdebourgogne.com
LE CHARDENOUX Chef Cyrl Lignac serves scallops, lobster rolls, and fine wines at this bistro from 1908, with a marble bar and ceiling frescoes. 1 Rue Jules Vallès, 11th; restaurantlechardenoux.com
BOUILLON CHARTIER A long-standing restaurant offering regional fare, wine, and desserts in an elegant, art nouveau space. 7 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 9th; bouillon-chartier.com
RACINES A chic bistro in a former printing factory, making elevated, slow-cooked French staples. 8 Pass. des Panoramas, 9th; racinesparis.com
RALPH’S American classics are served at Ralph Lauren's flagship store in St Germain with equesrian decor. Order the classic cheeeseburger. 173 Bd Saint-Germain, 6th; ralphlauren.fr
LE COQ & FILS Chef Antoine Westermann’s restaurant in Montmarte serves slow-poached, roasted chicken. Order the Mille-Feuille for dessert! 98 Rue Lepic, 18th; lecoq-fils.com
MONSIEUR BLEU A sleek restaurant in the Palais de Tokyo offering Eiffel Tower views. Perfect for lunch after touring the museum. 20 Av. de New York, 16th; monsieurbleurestaurant.com
BAMBINI Also located the Palais de Tokyo, this new Italian restaurant has eclectic, colorful interiors and a trattoria-style menu with indoor/outdoor seating. Palais De Tokyo, 13 Av. du Président Wilson, 16th; bambini-restaurant.com
HOLYBELLY A lively cafe serving American classics like eggs and pancakes, and Austrialian-style coffee. 5 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 10th; holybellycafe.com
PASSERINI A relaxed, airy venue for creative pasta dishes, and contemporary Italian mains with meat and fish. 65 Rue Traversière, 11th; passerini.paris
FAGGIO OSTERIA A wood-fired pizza place. 72 Rue Marguerite de Rochechouart, 10th, faggioparis.com
RESTAURANT GUY SAVOY 3 Michelin-star Chef Guy Savoy’s new restaurant, set in the former Monnaie de Paris. Monnaie de Paris, 11 Quai de Conti, 6th; guysavoy.com
SHABOUR An Israeli restauraut with a tasting menu. 19 Rue Saint-Sauveur, 2nd; restaurantshabour.com
GRAND CAFÉ D’ATHÈNES Greek Mezze platters, grilled meats, and creative cocktails in a stylish venue with a terrace. 74 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis; grandcafedathenes.fr
DERSOU Tasting menus and cocktail pairings are served at this restaurant from an open kitchen. 21 Rue Saint-Nicolas, 11th; dersouparis.com
CHEVAL D’OR An elegant, minimalist bistro known for creative East Asian recipes with wines from a curated list. 21 Rue de la Villette, 19th; chevaldorparis.com
SONG HENG A tiny, popular Vietnamese restaurant serving generous portions of pho & bún bò Huế soups. 3 Rue Volta, 3rd.
BAMBOU Elevated Thai cuisine & creative cocktails in a stylish space with a leafy courtyard. 23 Rue des Jeuneurs, 2nd; bambouparis.fr
SIR WINSTON A British pub and brasserie serving traditional British and Indian cuisine, and a popular brunch. 5 Rue de Presbourg, 16th; sirwinston.fr
L’ABATTOIR VÉGÉTAL A casual, airy bistro for curries, burgers, and salads, plus an all-day brunch. 61 Rue Ramey, 18th; abattoirvegetal.com
A.T. Atsushi Tanaka's minimalist restaurant serving contemporary Japanese-inspired dishes. 4bis Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 6th; atsushitanaka.com
MAISON Chef Sota Atsumi’s loft style restaurant, serving homestyle French cuisine. Set to open again in Spring 2022. en.maison-sota.com
GRAMME A snack bar with Buddha bowls and sandwiches made with seasonal ingredients. 86 Rue des Archives, 3rd; grammeparis.fr
CHEZ JEANNE Model Jeanne Damas’ chic crepe restaurant. Set to open again in 2022. 11 bis Rue Bachaumont, 2nd
L’AMI JEAN Chez l'Ami Jean is a convivial bistro just steps from the Eiffel Tower. Known for its copious, Basque-inspired fare. 27 Rue Malar, 7th; lamijean.fr
BRASSERIE LIPP Across the street from Cafe de Flore in Saint Germain, serving French classics and signature dishes like sauerkraut with pork. 151 Bd Saint-Germain; brasserielipp.fr
L’ATELIER DE JOEL ROBUCHON The late Chef Joel Robuchon’s chain of fine dining restaurants. Order his famous purée de pommes. joel-robuchon.com
L’ASSIETTE Chef David Rathgeber serves country fare like cassoulet, terrines, and game dishes in an ornate space. 181 Rue du Château; restaurant-lassiette.paris
ASTIER A simple, French bistro in the 11th, famous for their all you can eat cheese plate. 44 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 11th; restaurant-astier.com
CAFFE STERN Located inside Passage des Panoramas, the oldest of seventeen arcades in Paris to have survived Haussmann's urban renovation of the mid-1800s. It is an old-school Italian restaurant from the Alajmo brothers and Gianni Frasi. 47 Pass. des Panoramas, 2nd; alajmo.it/
LE GRAND COLBERT To be clear, you are not coming here for the food, but because of its starring scene in the Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Keanu Reeves flick, Something’s Gotta Give. 2 Rue Vivienne, 2nd; legrandcolbert.fr
CLOVER A quaint, cozy eatery with an open kitchen that serves up modern French cuisine by Chef. Jean Francoise Piege. 5 Rue Perronet, 6th; jeanfranoispiege-jpb.com
LE CAFÉ MARLY Located under an open-air arched passageway beneath the arcades of the Louvre. 93 Rue de Rivoli, 1st; cafe-marly.com
LE CAMION QUE FUME The best burgers in Paris. Period. lecamionquifume.com
LA BRICIOLA A lively Italian eatery known for its housemade pizza dough and creamy tiramisu. 64 Rue Charlot (angle 14 rue de Normandie); 3rd; labriciola.fr
BEEFBAR The former home of the exquisite Art Nouveau restaurant La Fermette Marbeuf . 5 Rue Marbeuf, 8th; paris.beefbar.com
MAISON DE LA TRUFFE All things truffle are served at this restaurant and retailer. 19 Pl. de la Madeleine, 8th; maison-de-la-truffe.com
BENOIT Alain Ducasse’s casual bistro serves casseroles, snails, and desserts like profiteroles at this venerable bistro with brass details and mirrors. 20 Rue Saint-Martin; benoit-paris.com
AUX DEUS AMIS Cold cuts, small plates, and natural wines are served at this cozy bar with counter seats and sidewalk tables. 45 Rue Oberkampf, 11th.
AU PETIT FER À CHEVAL Still sporting its original décor from 1903, the horseshoe-shaped bar serves coffee, cocktails, and full meals with a side of people watching. 30 Rue Vieille du Temple, 3rd.
LE DÔME CAFE Founded in 1898, and once a gathering place for Parisian artists and intellectuals, this brasserie serves lobster, seafood platters, and bouillabaisse. 108 Bd du Montparnasse, 6th
L’ARPÈGE Chef Alain Passard’s 3 Michelin Star restaurant dedicated to seasonal cuisine, made with vegetables from the garden. 84 Rue de Varenne, 7th; alain-passard.com
LES PHILOSOPHES A popular French bistro in the Marais. 28 Rue Vieille du Temple, 3rd.
JAJA A modern bistro in the back of a leafy courtyard offering creative, seasonal menus, and organic wines. 3 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 3rd; jaja-resto.com
THOUMIEUX Set inside a 5 star boutique hotel with a restaurant originally opened by Chef Jean Francoise Piege. 79 Rue Saint-Dominique, 7th; thoumieux.fr
LE HIBOU A small brasserie with dim lighting, bistro fare, and a terrace. 16 Carr de l'Odéon; lehibou-paris.com
LE VILLAGE Ladies who lunch are a common sight at this stylish cafe in an art-filled arcade by Hotel Costes. 25 Rue Royale; 1st
FARNESINA Elevated Italian dining in a stylish restaurant with vintage decor and a sidewalk terrace. 9 Rue Boissy d'Anglas; Farnesina.fr
LE RECAMIER Famed savory and sweet soufflés, plus classic French food, are served at this literary-themed venue. 4 Rue Juliette Récamier; lerecamier.com
L'AS DU FALLAFEL Simple Middle Eastern fare including falafels, shawarma, and kebabs. 34 Rue des Rosiers; l-as-du-fallafel
BERTHILLON The best ice cream in Paris. Order the salted caramel! 31 rue saint louis en l'ile; berthillon.fr
CAFE LE ROSTAND A terrace with green and white awnings, perfect for lunch after strolling in the nearby Jardin du Luxembourg. 6 Pl. Edmond Rostand, 6th; lerostand.fr
LE P'TIT BOUGNAT A rustic bistro serving typical French food, and meat-focused mains with wine. 118 Bd de Courcelles, 17th; petitbougnatrestaurant.com
RESTAURANT LE DALI Afternoon tea in Le Meurice. 228 Rue de Rivoli, 1st; dorchestercollection.com/fr/paris/le-meurice
POPELINI A popular Parisian chain of cream puff pastry shops.
BREIZH CAFE A casual cafe specializing in Breton crepes. 109 Rue Vieille du Temple, 3rd; breizhcafe.com
AU PIED DE COCHON A Parisian institution and a popular haunt for the after-hours crowd, as it is open 24/7. It's bright neon lights haven't been switched off since 1947. 6 Rue Coquillière, 2nd; pieddecochon.com
LE VERRE VOLÉ Part wine shop, part bistro. 54 rue de la Folie Méricourt, 11th; leverrevole.fr
LE SOUFFLÉ Sweet and savory soufflés with flavors like beef bourguignon and hazelnut are served here. 36 Rue du Mont Thabor; lesouffle.fr
LE BARON ROUGE A trendy destination for charcuterie plates, seasonal oysters, and French wines. 1 Rue Théophile Roussel, 11th; lebaronrouge.net
POISSONNERIE DU DÔME This 30-year-old poisonnerie is dotted with beautiful fish murals, all hand-painted on tile, and serves fresh catch of the day. 4 Rue Delambre, 14th; poissonneriedudome.fr
MIMOSA A restaurant by Chef Jean Francoise Piege in the recently reopened Hotel de la Marine. 27 Rue du Pont Neuf, 1st; hotel-de-la-marine.paris
LA CLOSERIE DES LILAS A Montparnasse standby in the same league as Les Deux Magots and La Palette. A sign indicates Hemingway’s preferred spot at the bar. 171 Bd du Montparnasse, 6th; closeriedeslilas.fr
MADAME REVE An elevator ride three stories up will take guests to the restaurant within Hôtel Madame Reve in the Louvre’s Post Office Building. The menu includes Japanese-inspired dishes, served with a view of Paris’ Golden Triangle. 48 Rue du Louvre; madamereve.com
CHEZ GEORGES A long menu of bistro classics in an old-timey space with wood paneling and mirrors. Chez George has been a Parisian institution since 1926. 1 Rue du Mail; restaurantsparisiens.com/chez-georges
AUX CRUS DE BOURGOGNE Classic regional dishes & a long wine list in a vintage-chic bistro with sidewalk tables. 3 Rue Bachaumont; auxcrusdebourgogne.com
LE PETIT CELESTIN Quaint stop with wood accents & red tables, making typical bistro fare like tartare & steaks. 12 Quai des Célestins; lepetitcelestin.fr
JAÏS Elegant, understated restaurant preparing refined, traditional bistro dishes with a modern twist. 3 Rue Surcouf; le-jais.fr
HÔTEL NATIONAL DES ARTS ET MÉTIERS Head to the rooftop for drinks with a view. 243 Rue Saint-Martin; hotelnational.paris
CAFÉ LAPÉROUSE Lavish venue with a terrace offering traditional dishes, breakfast & desserts, plus cocktails. 2 Pl. de la Concorde; cafelaperouse.com
BISTRO TOURNELLES A must visit bistro, very cute vibe, great wine list and food is delicious. 6 Rue des Tournelles, 7; bistrotdestournelles.com
LOCALINO Located in the 6th. It’s the best Italian experience you’ll get out of Italy. Michele the owner sources everything from his hometown and the pastas are perfect. He also has amazing taste in wine. 10 Rue de l'Odéon
19 SAINT ROCH A new bistro from the chef that used to be at Vivant, Pierre Touitou. 19 Rue Saint-Roch; 19saint-roch.com
EARLY JUNE Make a reservation, cute spot for a casual date night in Canal Saint Martin. 19 Rue Jean Poulmarch; Early-june.fr
LE DOYENNE Le Doyenné is a restaurant, guesthouse, and farm set within the historical grounds of the Château de Saint-Vrain, in the village of Saint-Vrain. Great for a day trip for lunch or get a room and stay the night- all farm to table vibe fine dining. 5 Rue Saint-Antoine; ledoyennerestaurant.com
CHEVAL D’OR Franco-Chinese neo-bistro. Elegant, minimalist bistro known for creative East Asian recipes with wines from a curated list. 21 Rue de la Villette; chevaldorparis.com
FOLDEROL A wine bar with the best ice cream. 10 Rue du Grand Prieuré; folderol.com
SEMILLA Grab a glass of wine at Freddy's next door before. Contemporary, intricate French cuisine with Mediterranean accents amid exposed ducts & brickwork. 54 Rue de Seine; semillaparis.com
CLOVER GRILL Great steakhouse. 6 Rue Bailleul; jeanfranoispiege-jpb.com/clover-grill
LES GOURMETS DES TERNES A classic French bistro, order the steak au poivre. 87 Bd de Courcelles; lesgourmetsdesternes.com
RISTORANTE NAPOLETANO Neapolitan pizza, pasta & Italian desserts served in a bright, contemporary setting. 18 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
DESI ROAD North Indian rice dishes, breads & curries in a stylish modern venue with arty decor. 14 Rue Dauphine; desiroadrestaurant.com
DAROCO An Italian restaruant with a nice ambience. 6 Rue Vivienne; daroco.com
LE COMPTOIR DU RELAIS Casual French bistro with outdoor tables, serving breakfast, traditional meals & desserts. 9 Carr de l'Odéon; hotel-paris-relais-saint-germain.com/restaurant-le-comptoir
PIZZERIA POPULARE A casual, authentic pizzeria where you can get a sumptuous Margherita pizza served just like in Napoli. 111 Rue Réaumur; circolopopolare.com/restaurants/pizzeriapopolare-paris
LANGOSTERIA Located in the Cheval Blanc hotel. Go for the seafood and views. Cheval Blanc Paris, 8 Quai du Louvre; langosteria.com
OSTERIA FERRARA Refined pasta, meats & Italian wines in a stylish, wood-paneled restaurant from 1932. 7 Rue du Dahomey; osteriaferrara.com
LES ARLOTS Gourmet, traditional plates, desserts & wines are offered in this warm, intimate bistro. 136 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière
KITCHEN TERRE A menu of artisanally made pastas napped with vibrant Asian inspired sauces and a quiet sidewalk terrace. 26 Bd Saint-Germain, 7; zekitchengalerie.fr
CAFE DU COIN Upscale Mediterranean dishes pair with wine & apéritifs in a light-filled, stylish space. 9 Rue Camille Desmoulins
JUVENILES Compact bistro/bar,with a large selection of European wines & a menu of unfussy French dishes. 47 Rue de Richelieu; juvenileswinebar.com
BRUTOS Charcoal grills, steaks & Brazilian dishes in a stylish space with exposed brick walls. 5 Rue du Général Renault; brutosparis.com
CARBONIS Chic, vibrant eatery with an intimate underground cocktail bar serving elevated Italian fare & wine. 45 Rue de Poitou; carbonisparis.com
PASSAGER Brunch & coffee, plus bagels, pancakes & light lunches, in a cool space with an industrial feel. 107 Av. Ledru Rollin, 7;
ROBERTA An Italian restaurant in Montmarte. 30 Cr Saint-Emilion; roberta.fr
LE SERVAN French-Asian dishes like blood sausage wontons & ginger pork belly, in a space with a vintage vibe. 32 Rue Saint-Maur; leservan.fr
BILILI An Italian wine bar by owners of Les Arlots. 136 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière
LA BOMBE Croque monsieur, poke bowls & burgers, plus cocktails & coffee, at a vibrant, retro-chic bistro. 20 Rue du 4 septembre; labombeparis.fr
ART | CULTURE | ACTIVITIES
LE CINÉMA DU PANTHÉON An independent movie theater in Paris, which has been in uninterrupted operation for over 100 years. Its upstairs café/bar was decorated by Catherine Deneuve, and is lined with awards. 13 Rue Victor Cousin, 5th; whynotproductions.fr/pantheon
HÔTEL DE LA MARINE The hôtel de la Marine is a historic building on place de la Concorde in Paris, to the east of rue Royale. It was built between 1757 and 1774 on what was then known as place Louis XV, with a façade by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, the first architect to the King and designer of the square. Visit Cafe Laperousse or Mimosa by Chef Jean Francoise Piege. 2 Pl. de la Concorde, 1st; hotel-de-la-marine.paris
RITZ ESCOFFIER The École Ritz Escoffier in the Hotel Ritz is a world-renowned institution offering degree programs for anyone looking to learn the basics, train for a career, or take master classes in the culinary arts. 15 Pl. Vendôme, 1st; ritzparis.com
INSTITUT DU MONDE ARABE The Institut du Monde Arabe celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017, but its iconic building, designed by Jean Nouvel, looks as fresh and contemporary as ever. The light dances in and around the building, which hosts a rotating selection of art, exhibits, performances, workshops, and cultural events. Visit the ninth floor rooftop bar and restaurant for an incredible view. 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 6th; imarabe.org/fr
MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY-JACQUES CHIRAC The Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac is perhaps best known for its unusual design by Jean Nouvel. The exterior of the building almost seems alive with plant walls and wild gardens, while the interiors are dark, winding, and dramatically lit. The modern structure stands in sharp contrast with the treasures housed inside: ancient art and artifacts and relics of bygone civilizations (with a specific focus on non-European cultures). 37 Quai Jacques Chirac; quaibranly.fr
PHILHARMONIE DE PARIS The Philharmonie de Paris is a striking contemporary building, designed by Jean Nouvel. Located within the Cité de la Musique complex in the Parc de la Villette, the building breaks with all the design conventions of traditional symphony halls, instead favoring pod-like boxes inside the theater, a stage in the round, and a complex, undulating metal façade. 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 19th; philharmoniedeparis.fr
MAISON DE VICTOR HUGO Imagine yourself living the life of a 19th-century writer by wandering through Victor Hugo’s former home on the iconic Place des Vosges. You can discover the home he moved into the year following the publication of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” which is recreated to show the period of his life pre-exile, in-exile at his home in Guernsey, and post-exile along with special exhibitions of his works, including his drawings. 6 Pl. des Vosges, 3rd; maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr
LA BOURSE DE COMMERCE The most space for contemporary art in Paris was commissioned by Francois Pinault to house part of his vast personal collection. Designed by Tadao Ondo, the revitalized commodities exchange building houses 5,000 works from the Pinault Collection, from the 1960s to the present with artists including Maurizio Cattelan, Urs Fischer, and Rudolf Stingel. 2 Rue de Viarmes, 1st; pinaultcollection.com/fr/boursedecommerce
GALERIE-MUSÉE BACCARAT The Museum of Baccarat crystal is housed in the former mansion of Marie-Laure de Noailles, with Phillippe Starck interiors. 11 Pl. des États-Unis, 8th; boutique.baccarat.fr
MUSÉE YVES SAINT LAURENT The life and fashions of iconic designer, Yves Saint Laurent, are displayed at this intimate museum. 5 Av. Marceau, 8th; museeyslparis.com
PALAIS GALLIERA The Palais Galliera, also formally known as the Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris, and formerly known as Musée Galliera, is a museum of fashion and fashion history. 10, avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 16th; palaisgalliera.paris.fr
CITÉ DE LA ARCHITECTURE ET DU PATRIMOINE The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is a museum of architecture and monumental sculpture located in the Palais de Chaillot. Its permanent collection is also known as Musée des Monuments Français. It was established in 1879 by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. 1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre; citedelarchitecture.fr
PARC DES BUTTES-CHAUMONT The park sits in the north of the city, and is more hilly and lush than the gardens in the center of town, which means it has a vantage point for great views of the capital. Plus, it's home to Rosa Bonheur bar. 1 Rue Botzaris, 19th
LE GRAND REX A massive 1930s Art Deco cinema with ornate Mediterranean-inspired decor, which has hosted many film premiers. 1 Bd Poissonnière, 2nd; legrandrex.com
RUE CRÉMIEUX This quaint pedestrian street tucked away in the 12th arrondissement makes for a lovely escape from the city's hustle and bustle. With its sherbet-colored buildings and flower-lined sidewalks, it looks straight out of a storybook. Rue Crémieux, 12th.
MUSÉE RODIN Auguste Rodin donated his complete collection, including his most famous works like The Thinker and The Gates of Hell, to France so long as they promised to transform the very stately Hôtel Biron, which was his workshop, into a museum. There are thousands of his sculptures on-site as well as works his personal art collection (Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, and Camille Claudel, who was his mistress). 77 Rue de Varenne, 7th; musee-rodin.fr
L'ATELIER BRANCUSI Sculptures by Constantin Brancusi are displayed in his former studio, left to the state in 1957, adjacent to the Centre Pompidou. Place Georges Pompidou, 15th; centrepompidou.fr/fr/collections/latelier-brancusi
PIERRE CARDIN A petite museum showcasing over 50 years of design and haute-couture. Re-opening in 2022, date TBD. 5 Rue Saint-Merri, 3rd; pierrecardin.com/museum
MAISON EUROPÉENNE DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE A center for contemporary photographic art. 5/7 Rue de Fourcy, 3rd; mep-fr.org
MUSÉE DE MONTMARTRE The buildings were formerly the home of several famous artists, including Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Suzanne Valadon. 12 Rue Cortot, 18th museedemontmartre.fr
MUSÉE DE LA VIE ROMANTIQUE The Musée de la Vie romantique stands at the foot of Montmartre hill in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, in an 1830 hôtel particulier with two twin-studios, a greenhouse, a small garden, and a paved courtyard. 16 Rue Chaptal, 18th; museevieromantique.paris.fr
ESPACE DALÍ The Espace Dalí is a permanent exhibition in France devoted to Salvador Dalí consisting mainly of sculptures and engravings. The museum, near the Place du Tertre in the Montmartre district of Paris, has around 300 original artworks. 11 Rue Poulbot, 18th; daliparis.com
CENTRE POMPIDOU The Centre Pompidou is set in a postmodern building, which revolutionized the world of architecture. Designed by Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers, and Gianfrancho Franchini, the Centre Pompidou is marked by an exterior lined with colorful tubes that hold the center's plumbing, electric, and circulation systems. Home to a public library, a center for music and acoustic research, and the Musee National d’Art Moderne, which includes pieces from Dali, Pollock, Warhol, and Picasso. Place Georges-Pompidou, 3rd; centrepompidou.fr
GRAND PALAIS The Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées, commonly known as the Grand Palais, is a large historic site, exhibition hall, and museum complex located at the Champs-Élysées. 3 Av. du Général Eisenhower, 8th; grandpalais.fr
PETIT PALAIS The Petit Palais is an art museum, which was built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle. It now houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts. Av. Winston Churchill, 8th; petitpalais.paris.fr
PALAIS ROYAL Constructed as a home for Cardinal Richelieu in the 17th century, the Palais Royal has had a colorful, and multi-varied past, housing a handful of royals over the centuries, and taking its turn as the centerpiece of Paris’ social scene. It turned into a shopping complex in 1784, and hosted about 150 places of business, from tea shops to book stores to hair salons and boutiques. Now, labels like Rick Owens, Acne, and Stella McCartney have taken refuge in this gorgeous arcade, which overlooks stunning gardens. Reserve dinner at the classic Le Grand Véfour on the northwest corner of the building. 8 Rue de Montpensier, 1st; domaine-palais-royal.fr
OPERA GARNIER Though it's arguably most famous for being the backdrop to Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera, its real acclaim comes from the fact that it's a stunningly opulent Second Empire masterpiece. While in its first life it was home to the Paris Opera, it now hosts the Ballet. The Palais harvests its own honey on the rooftop, which is served by two-starred chef Christophe Aribert in the recently opened restaurant, L’Opera. Pl. de l'Opéra; operadeparis.fr
LA PROMENADE PLANTÉE COULÉE VERTE RENÉ-DUMONT Originally known as the Promenade Plantée, the Coulée Verte René-Dumont is an elevated park built atop a revitalized railway structure. Opened in the late 1980s, the lush garden path stretches for three miles, with landscapes ranging from modern and manicured to wild and natural. This greenway, which for many will recall New York City's High Line, provides an unusual panoramic view over the 12th arrondissement—and since this crosses through less-touristy neighborhoods, you'll get a sense of the real quotidian Paris. 1 Coulée Verte René-Dumont; paris.fr/equipements/coulee-verte-rene-dumont
LA CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANÇAISE Housed in a postmodernist building designed by Frank Gehry, it serves as a museum and theater, and boasts one of the most impressive film archives in the world. The collection was started from the personal film store of co-founder Henri Langlois, who smuggled them out of France before the German Occupation. There are always exhibitions on display, along with daily movie screenings. 51 Rue de Bercy, 12th; cinematheque.fr
PISCINE JOSEPHINE BAKER This floating pool is housed in a giant barge right on the Seine. In the summer, the glass roof retracts to create an open sundeck for unobstructed views of the river. Quai François Mauriac, 13th; piscine-baker.fr
MUSÉE DES ARTS FORAINS 'Museum of Fairground Arts'—a collection of carnival curiosities and fun fair attractions, a whimsical alternative to the standard art museum, showcasing everything from 19th-century games to antique carousels and Belle Époque merry-go-rounds. 53 Av. des Terroirs de France; arts-forains.com
EIFFEL TOWER The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Gustave Eiffel's secret personal apartment is perched on the third level of the tower, and the petite space is still decorated in much of the original furnishings from when the architect used it as a cozy, quiet hideaway, as well as a spot for hosting prestigious guests. 5 Champ de Mars 5, 7th; toureiffel.paris/fr
MUSÉE DE CLUNY A medieval art museum with unicorn tapestries and Roman baths in the Latin Quarter. 28 Rue du Sommerard, 6th; musee-moyenage.fr
OPERA BASTILLE Inaugurated in 1989, this modern theatre, designed by Carlos Ott, houses a main auditorium, amphitheatre, and studio. Pl. de la Bastille, 11th; operadeparis.fr
JARDIN DU LUXEMBOURG The French Senate occupies the adjacent Luxembourg Palace, and the formal gardens are some of the city's most lovely. Sail model boats in the fountains, watch shows at the puppet theatre, or ride donkeys on the vintage carousel.
PANTHEON A well preserved ancient building, and still very much in use as a church. Inside, the Panini-painted interiors, breathtaking oculus, and the tomb of famed Renaissance painter Raphael are on view. Pl. du Panthéon, 5th; paris-pantheon.fr
LES INVALIDES Les Invalides, formally the Hôtel national des Invalides, contains museums and monuments, including Napoleon’s tomb. 129 Rue de Grenelle, 7th; musee-armee.fr
MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS Les Arts Décoratifs is a private museum that dates to 1882, when collectors with an interest in the applied arts formed the initial organization. 107 Rue de Rivoli, 1st; madparis.fr
CRÉTEIL CATHEDRAL Located just a few miles southwest of the city, Créteil Cathedral recently emerged from a $10 million expansion by French firm Architecture-Studio. The building, originally designed by Charles-Gustave Stoskopf in 1976, is now double in size, featuring a domed roof that symbolizes hands held in prayer. 2 Rue Pasteur Vallery Radot 1er étage; catholiques-val-de-marne.cef.fr
MUSÉE DE LA CHASSE The Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature is a private museum of hunting and nature. Exhibits focus on the relationships between humans and the natural environment through the traditions and practices of hunting. 62 Rue des Archives, 3rd; chassenature.org
MUSÉE COGNACQ-JAY The Musée Cognacq-Jay is a museum located in the Hôtel Donon by architect Frantz Jourdain, and recreates the atmosphere of an Enlightenment-era Paris bourgeoisie residence. 8 Rue Elzevir, 3rd; museecognacqjay.paris.fr
MUSÉE CARNAVALET Once the home of 17th-century socialite diarist Madame de Sévingé, the recently renovated Carnavalet Museum celebrates the history of Paris through art, furniture, and boiserie. It also includes a charming courtyard cafe. The museum occupies two neighboring mansions: the Hôtel Carnavalet and the former Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau. 23 Rue de Sévigné, 3rd; carnavalet.paris.fr
MUSÉE DE L’ORANGERIE A quaint gallery in the Tuileries gardens. Monet’s eight water lily murals cover the long rectangular walls, and are joined by various other impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. Jardin Tuileries; musee-orangerie.fr
NATIONAL ARCHIVES MUSEUM The Musée des Archives Nationales, formerly known as the Musée de l'Histoire de France, is a state museum of French history operated by the Archives Nationales. 60 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 3rd; archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr
MUSÉE DELACROIX A charming art museum dedicated to painter Eugène Delacroix and located in the 6th arrondissement. 6 Rue de Furstemberg, 6th; musee-delacroix.fr
AZZEDINE ALAÏA FOUNDAITON Located at 18, rue de la Verrerie where Azzedine Alaïa lived and worked. Housed in a group of buildings set around an interior courtyard, with a an exhibition gallery under a glass and ironwork roof, as well as a bookshop curated by Carlaz Sozzani, dedicated to fashion, art, design, and literature, and a café in memory of Monsieur Alaïa’s famous hospitality. 18 Rue de la Verrerie, 3rd; fondationazzedinealaia.org
NISSIM DE CAMANDO MUSEUM Officially part of Les Artes Décoratifs, this former private home has intricate rugs, needlepoint chairs, and gorgeous table settings. Built in 1911 by Comte Moïse de Camondo, a Sephardic jew whose family made its fortune in banking in the Ottoman Empire, the house was left to his son, Nissim, who was killed in World War I; Moïse established the home as a museum in his honor. Years later, Moïse's daughter, Béatrice, and her family were sadly killed in Auschwitz. 63 Rue de Monceau; Musee-Nissim-de-Camondo
FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON Located in the Bois de Boulogne, Frank Gehry’s gleaming, structure houses the Fondation Louis Vuitton, which showcases Bernard Arnault’s collection— including contemporary works by Tacita Dean, Wolfgang Tillmans, and Bas Jan Ader, as well as rotating exhibitions. 8 Av. du Mahatma Gandhi, 16th; fondationlouisvuitton.fr
FONDATION CARTIER POUR L'ART CONTEMPORAIN Set in a Jean Nouvel-designed glass building and fronted by a soaring garden wall, housing a contemporary art collection. 261 Bd Raspail, 14th; fondationcartier.com
MUSÉE PICASSO Housed in a Marais manse, which dates back to the 1600s, once can see pieces from every period of Picasso's life. In addition, it also houses Picasso's personal art collection, which includes pieces from Cézanne, Rousseau, and Degas, as well as significant African art. 5 Rue de Thorigny, 3rd; museepicassoparis.fr
MUSÉE JACQUEMART-ANDRÉ A private museum in the former private home of Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart to display the art they collected during their lives. 158 Bd Haussmann, 8th; musee-jacquemart-andre.com
CATACOMBES The remains of around six million people are buried under the streets of Paris in a macabre and fascinating labyrinth of tunnels. Visiting the catacombs was the height of fashion in the 19th century, and they continue to be a fascinating destination for fearless tourists today. 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy; catacombes.paris.fr
BATEAUX-MOUCHES Although a major tourist destination, there is nothing like a sunset cruise on the Seine. The vantage point of the city from the river can’t be beat, especially once the lights go on and la vie en rose begins playing. Port de la Conférence, Pont de l’Alma; bateaux-mouches.fr
MUSÉE MAILLOL The Musée Maillol presents the most important collection of works by Aristide Maillol, an artist who reinvented modern sculpture in his time. The museum was established in 1995 by Dina Vierny, a model for sculptor Aristide Maillol, and is operated by the Fondation Dina Vierny. 59-61 Rue de Grenelle, 7th; museemaillol.com
VILLA LE ROCHE Villa La Roche, also known as Maison La Roche, is a house in Paris, designed by Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret in 1923–1925. It was designed for Raoul La Roche, a Swiss banker from Basel and collector of avant-garde art. Villa La Roche now houses the Fondation Le Corbusier. 8-10 Sq. du Dr Blanche, 16th; fondationlecorbusier.fr
VILLA SAVOYE Villa Savoye is a modernist villa and gatelodge in Poissy, on the outskirts of Paris, France. It was designed by the Swiss architects Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret, and built between 1928 and 1931 using reinforced concrete. 82 Rue de Villiers, Villa-savoye.fr
LOUVRE The Louvre is the world's most-visited museum, and a historic landmark in Paris, France. It is the home of some of the best-known works of art, including DaVinci’s Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Make sure to pay a visit to the restored 18th century wing. Rue de Rivoli, 1st; louvre.fr
PARC DES BUTTES CHAUMONT The Parc des Buttes Chaumont is a public park situated in northeastern Paris it is the fifth-largest park in Paris, filled with a lake, playgrounds, lawns, even a waterfall and a suspension bridge. 1 rue Botzaris, 19th.
JARDIN DU TUILERIES Created by Catherine de' Medici as the garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564, it was eventually opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution. Pl. de la Concorde, 1st
LE MUSÉE NATIONAL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE The French National Museum of Natural History is one of the three largest in the world. Stroll through the Jardin des Planes afterward. 57 Rue Cuvier, 5th; mnhn.fr
MUSÉE EGOUTS The Paris Sewer Museum tours the sewers at the esplanade Habib-Bourguiba, near the pont de l'Alma, in the 7th arrondissement. 93 Quai d'Orsay, 7th; musee-egouts.paris.fr
CATHÉDRALE NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS Notre-Dame de Paris, referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement. The cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 4th; notredamedeparis.fr
PALAIS DE TOKYO Thanks to a 2012 expansion that took the museum all the way to the bank of the Seine, nearly tripling its original size, the open-plan Palais de Tokyo is one of the best spots in Europe to see contemporary and modern art. The Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris in the eastern wing houses more than 8,000 works of twentieth-century art (Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Delauney, etc.) and opens onto a lovely view of the Eiffel Tower. 13 Av. du Président Wilson, 16th; palaisdetokyo.com
MUSÉE D'ART MODERNE DE PARIS Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris or MAM Paris, is a major municipal museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art of the 20th and 21st centuries, including monumental murals by Raoul Dufy, Gaston Suisse, and Henri Matisse. 11 Av. du Président Wilson, 16th; mam.paris.fr
ATELIER GIACOMETTI Rotating art shows and guided tours of a celebrated sculptor's reconstructed studio. 5 Rue Victor Schoelcher, 14th; fondation-giacometti.fr
MUSEE GUIMET The Musée national des arts asiatiques-Guimet, abbreviated to Musée Guimet, is an art museum dedicated to Asian art. 6 Pl. d'Iéna, 16th; guimet.fr
MAISON DE VERRE The Maison de Verre or “House of Glass” was built from 1928 to 1932. Constructed in the early modern style of architecture, designed by Pierre Chareau and Bernard Bijvoet. 31 Rue Saint-Guillaume, 6th; paris-promeneurs.com/la-maison-de-verre
MUSÉE BOURDELLE The Musée Bourdelle is an art museum located in the old studio of French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle. 18 Rue Antoine Bourdelle, 6th; bourdelle.paris.fr
MUSÉE DU PARFUM Also known as the Fragonard Musée du Parfum, it is a French private museum dedicated to perfume. 9 Rue Scribe, 9th; musee-parfum-paris.fragonard.com
MUSEE DE SEVRES The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the principal European porcelain factories. It is located slightly outside of Paris in Sèvres. 2 Pl. de la Manufacture, 92310 Sèvres, France
HÔTEL MONA BISMARCK Through a multidisciplinary program of exhibitions, events, and educational outreach, the American Center for Art and Culture's mission is to engage visitors in a dialogue with the depth and diversity of the current American cultural scene. 34 Av. de New York, 16; hotelmonabismarck.com
MUSEE GUSTAVE MOREAU The Musée national Gustave Moreau is an art museum dedicated to the works of Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau with a gorgeous spiral staircase. 14 Rue Catherine de La Rochefoucauld, 9th; musee-moreau.fr
INHA The Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art, commonly abbreviated INHA, is a French research institute with an incredibly ornate lirary. 2 Rue Vivienne, 2nd; inha.fr
ROLAND GARROS The French Open, officially known as Roland-Garros, is a major tennis tournament held over two weeks at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France, beginning in late May each year. The tournament and venue are named after the French aviator Roland Garros. rolandgarros.com
PRIX DE DIANE The Prix de Diane, sometimes referred to as the French Oaks, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 2,100 metres (about 1 mile and 2½ furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June. evenements.france-galop.com
MAISON DE BALZAC A writer's house museum in the former residence of French novelist Honoré de Balzac. 47 Rue Raynouard, 16th; maisondebalzac.paris.fr
SAINTE-CHAPELLE The Sainte-Chapelle is a royal chapel in the Gothic style, within the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century, on the Île de la Cité in the River Seine. Construction began sometime after 1238 and the chapel was consecrated on 26 April 1248. It’s impressive gothic architecture and stunning 13th-century stained glass windows is not to be missed. 10 Bd du Palais, 1st; sainte-chapelle.fr
PARIS CONCIERGERIE The Conciergerie is a former courthouse and prison, located on the west of the Île de la Cité. It was originally part of the former royal palace, the Palais de la Cité, which also included the Sainte-Chapelle. It is most famous for housing Marie Antoinette during her final weeks, known as “the antechamber to the guillotine.” 2 Bd du Palais, 1st; paris-conciergerie.fr
SACRÉ-CŒUR Erected at the end of the 19th century, on the "Mount of Martyrs" (hence the name 'Montmartre'), this magnificent white-domed basilica is one of the most visited Paris landmarks, and is visible from across the city. Accessible by a hundred large steps, on which street-performers flock, the basilica also flanks the little village of Montmartre, home to many street painters and crêperies. 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 18th; sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
LE LIDO Le Lido is a cabaret and burlesque show located on the Champs-Élysées. It opened in 1946, and is known for its exotic shows including dancers, singers, and other performers. 116 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 8th; lido.fr
PÈRE LACHAISE Père Lachaise Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Paris, and the most visited necropolis in the world. Notable figures in the arts buried at Pere Lachaise include Frédéric Chopin, Édith Piaf, Marcel Proust, Sarah Bernhardt, Oscar Wilde, Honore de Balzac, and even Jim Morrison. 16 Rue du Repos; 20th.
PARIS PLAGES Every summer, several spots around the city are transformed into pop-up beaches. From sandy shores on the right bank in the center of the city to water sports at the Bassin de la Villette, these urban beaches bring a taste of the Riviera to Paris.
MOULIN ROUGE Moulin Rouge is a cabaret in Paris co-founded in 1889 by Charles Zidler and Joseph Oller, who also owned the Paris Olympia. 82 Bd de Clichy, 19th; moulinrouge.fr
CRAZY HORSE Le Crazy Horse de Paris is a Parisian cabaret known for its stage shows performed by nude female dancers and for the diverse range of magic and variety 'turns' between each nude show and the next. Famous acts have included stars like Dita von Teese. 12 Av. George V, 8th; lecrazyhorseparis.com
FOLIES BERGÈRE For a less risqué experience than you'll find at Crazy Horse, the Folies Bergère offers musicals, comedy, and dance shows. 32 Rue Richer, 9th; foliesbergere.com
MUSEE D’ORSAY The Musée d'Orsay is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including impressionist paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 7th; musee-orsay.fr
III-STUDIO Even non-sports fans will appreciate this colorful basketball court tucked between two apartment building on the rue Duperré in the city’s 9th arrondissement. A collaboration between design firm Ill-Studio and French fashion brand Pigalle, the court was inspired by Sportsmen, a 1930s oil painting by Russian artist Kasimir Malevich depicting color-blocked human forms. ill-studio.com
CINÉMA EN PLEIN AIR À LA VILLETTE Each evening at dusk from Wednesday through the weekend, the Parc de la Villette presents an outdoor screening of a now-classic film. Pack a picnic and stake out a patch of grass early. Parc de la Villette, 211 Ave. Jean Jaurès, 19th
PARC DE LA VILLETTE Sited on a former industrial wasteland (the Parc de la Villette formerly served as a 19th century slaughterhouse until its rehabilitation in the '70s), this expansive cultural venue is the perfect marriage of old and new. Many of the original buildings—including the veterinarian hospital—are now exhibition halls, and 10 themed gardens, many of which are devoted to kids, dot the landscape. All-in, the Parc de la Villette now houses the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, three major concert venues, and the Conservatoire de Paris. 211 Ave. Jean Jaurès, 19th
MONTPARNASSE TOWER Tour Maine-Montparnasse is a 210-metre office skyscraper located in the Montparnasse area of Paris, France. Constructed from 1969 to 1973, it was the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011, when it was surpassed by the 231-metre Tour First. Visit the observatory for 360-degree views of Paris. 33 Av. du Maine, 15th; tourmontparnasse56.com
MUSÉE MARMOTTAN MONET Musée Marmottan Monet features over three hundred Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet, including his 1872 Impression, Sunrise. Marmottan Museum's fame is the result of a donation in 1966 by Michel Monet, Claude's second son and only heir. 2 Rue Louis Boilly, 16th; marmottan.fr
JEU DE PAUME Jeu de Paume is an arts centre for modern and postmodern photography and media. It is located in the north corner of the Tuileries Gardens next to the Place de la Concorde in Paris. 1 Pl. de la Concorde; jeudepaume.org
GALERIE THADDAEUS ROPAC Thaddaeus Ropac opened his first gallery in Salzburg when he was only 23, followed by an outpost in Paris seven years later. He represents a host of international talents (including Anselm Keifer), and is known for ambitious exhibitions and plenty of guest star curators (Sofia Coppola recently lent a hand). 7 Rue Debelleyme, 3rd; ropac.net
GALERIE CHANTAL CROUSEL This is Chantal Crousel's second location, offering the same reliably excellent mix of emerging and established artists from the contemporary art scene: In the past, she's exhibited talents like Cindy Sherman, Jenny Holzer, Sophie Calle, and Richard Prince. 10 Rue Charlot, 3rd; crousel.com
GALERIE CHEZ VALENTIN Chez Valentin may be small in size, but it's big on ambition: The contemporary artwork here always pushes the envelope in the most compelling way. 9 Rue Saint-Gilles, 3rd; galeriechezvalentin.com
GALERIE EMMANUEL PERROTIN Best known for giving Damien Hirst his first solo show in 1991, Galerie Perrotin trailblazed in the Asian art market (they also gave Takashi Murakami his first exhibition outside of Japan). They continue to launch up-and-coming artists from around the globe. 76 Rue de Turenne, 3rd; perrotin.com
ARTCURIAL A French auction house which has its headquarters at the historic Hôtel Marcel Dassault in Paris. 7 Rdpt des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault, 8th; artcurial.com
DRUOUT Hôtel Drouot is a large auction house in Paris, known for fine art, antiques, and antiquities. 9 Rue Drouot, drouot.com
L'ECOLE VAN CLEEF ARPELS Established in 2012 at the jewelry house’s headquarters in Place Vendome, with the support of the Maison Van Cleef & Arpels, the aim of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, is to share the jewelry culture to a large and varied audience, both in France and abroad. Through offering an a la carte program of courses, talks and exhibitions, accessible to everyone with no pre-requisites, L’ÉCOLE welcomes the public to learn about the savoir faire of jewelry-making techniques, the world of precious stones, and the art history of jewelry. 31 Rue Danielle Casanova, 1st; lecolevancleefarpels.com/fr
MUSÉE CERNUSCHI The Musée Cernuschi, officially also the Musée des arts de l'Asie de la Ville de Paris, is an Asian art museum located at 7 avenue Vélasquez, near Parc Monceau, in Paris, France. Its Asian art collection is second in Paris only to that of the Musée Guimet. 7 Av. Velasquez, 17th; cernuschi.paris.fr
LA GALERIE DIOR Sketches, archival documentation and exquisite dresses tell the history of the House of Dior at this fashion museum. 11 Rue François 1er; galeriedior.com
MARCHÉ AUX PUCES DE SAINT OUEN The origin of Marché aux Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen dates back to the 1870s, nearly 150 years ago. The flea market brings together more than 1700 second-hand and antique dealers spread over 15 markets. Make sure to visit Henri Pelazzo’s Pelazzo-Lexcellent where you can always find an eclectic mix of 20th-century furnishings and antiques. pucesdeparissaintouen.com
ASTIER DE VILLATTE A boutique on Rue Saint-Honoré filled with Astier de Villatte's signature ceramic tableware designed by Alain Passard and Maison Fragile. Made from black terra-cotta clay and then finished in the brand's signature milky white, these perfectly imperfect dishes are the hallmark of some of the best-dressed tables we know. astierdevillatte.com
MARCHÉ RASPAIL With more than 150 stalls, this is one of the largest open-air markets in Europe, and one any food lover will not want to miss. Beyond fresh veggies, fruits, eggs, and cheese, there are plenty of vendors who sell premade meals, perfect for an impromptu picnic. groupedadoun.com
ART DANDY A unique gallery-store concept which offers premium and collector objects, at the crossroads in art, design, fashion and culture. 1 Rue de Furstemberg; artydandyofficiel.com
AURELIE BIDERMANN You'll find her entire line—including plenty of the braided cord bracelets for which she's now famous—plus horn necklaces, painted enamel earrings shaped like leaves, and tasseled pendants. aureliebidermann.com
BARTHÉLÉMY CHEESE A fromagerie by Nicole Barthélemy and her team of cheese mongers. 51 Rue de Grenelle, 6th
BULY 1803 Since the late 18th century, Buly 1803 has provided fragrances, lotions, and potions for French society, both male and female. The shop is something of a cabinet of curiosities, with bottles and packaging that recall the days of Napoleonic France. The on-site calligrapher will inscribe your purchase for a personal touch. 6 rue Bonaparte; buly1803.com
CIRE TRUDON In 1634, grocer and wax merchant Claude Trudon opened a store on Rue St. Honoré, and Cire Trudon has been lighting the city’s palaces and homes ever since. Thanks to their superlative wax and rigorous candle-making process, the scented pillars burn for hours. As company lore would have it, Napoleon’s only gift to his newborn son was a Trudon candle encrusted with three pieces of gold. trudon.com/us_en
ISABEL MARANT Isabel Marant defined modern Parisian cool. Shop her outposts across the city. isabelmarant.com
JEROME DREYFUSS Invariably, when you see an Isabel Marant, you'll see an outpost of Jerome Dreyfuss. Not only is there a subtly shared aesthetic, but Jerome and Isabel are married. erome-dreyfuss.com
L/UNIFORM Jeanne Signoles designs canvas bags with a utilitarian, slightly nautical aesthetic. Stop by the small, sleek, Masamichi Katayama-designed space to specify your bag, suitcase, tote, or pencil case. 21 Quai Malaquais; luniform.com/en-GB
LIBRAIRIE ALAIN BRIEUX Librairie Alain Brieux specializes in rare scientific and sometimes esoteric titles, though the real allure is its cabinet-of-curiosities vibe. The windows and interior displays are continually refreshed with weird and wonderful assortments of vintage anatomical models, glass eyes, unusual toys, and the like. 48 Rue Jacob; alainbrieux.com
MES DEMOISELLES Lace-trimmed shirts, pointelle peasant blouses, and delicate floral prints are on display here. mesdemoisellesparis.com
BENNETON GRAVEUR A stationery store that’s been around since the 1880s and is still owned by the same family. 75 Bd Malesherbes, 8th; bennetongraveur.com
DELFONICS The only Delfonics store outside of Japan. The brand, which has been around for about thirty plus years, specializes in precise, beautiful, and modern office supplies and stationery, like the perfect pen, stapler, and notebook. It also does fashion collabs, like Delfonics for Carven. 99 Rue de Rivoli, 1st; delfonics.com
CHANEL Coco Chanel opened her first boutique at 31 Rue Cambon, back in 1910, and it’s still the best place to see the full expression of the brand. Spanning three lushly-appointed, black and white floors, the cap-toed ballet flats, quilted bags, and tweedy jackets are all on display and connected by a sweeping central staircase at the flagship. 31 Rue Cambon, 1st; chanel.com
CELINE Céline launched in the '40s, though with a singular focus on bespoke leather shoes for children before launching into womenswear in the ’60s, and rose to prominence under Michael Kors in the '90s. Under Phoebe Phili, it became ana established staple, and loved for its streamlined, modern shapes. celine.com
MAISON GOYARD Goyard was established as a trunkmaker and packer in 1792, it was a relative secret until about a decade ago, when the world at large decided that they couldn’t live without Goyard’s signature thin-strapped, hand-painted canvas totes. Available in a rainbow of colors, the luggage here literally lasts forever: It’s all monogrammable, and you can add stripes and symbols as well. While it’s available at a few Paris addresses, the flagship has been in its Rue Saint-Honoré home since 1834, making it an easy favorite. goyard.com
HERMES The original flagship is located on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. However, the left bank location occupies a 1935 Art Deco landmark, which at one time was a swimming pool, the mosaic tile floor remains. Archways made from undulating latticed wood reach toward the skylights, and the displays are spare. Beyond the usual suspects of scarves, ties, watches, and saddlery, the space hosts an in-house florist, a bookshop, and a café as well. hermes.com
LE BON MARCHE Though it's often (mistakenly) credited as being the first department store, there's no doubt that Le Bon Marché's founders, Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut, were pioneers, particularly in a culture that so adamantly prizes specialty stores. Launched in 1838 as an extension of the Boucicaut's single market stall, it became a fixed-price department store in 1850 before moving into its sweeping Art Deco home in 1867. While it's been expanded several times since, and now belongs to LVMH, it's still inarguably one of the most beautiful, large-scale shops in existence. The food hall, La Grande Épicerie, offers a rich array of specialty products, from Fauchon macarons to Baltic smoked fish to Mariage Frères tea. 24 Rue de Sèvres, 6th; 24s.com/fr-fr/le-bon-marche
LOVE STORIES Love Stories hails from Amsterdam, but the lingerie is so delicate, it may as well be Parisian. 75 Rue Vieille du Temple, 3rd; lovestoriesintimates.com
MAISON LABICHE Stacks upon stacks of folded striped cotton tees and sweaters line the walls. They will also embroider purchases on the spot. maisonlabiche.com
MERCI Easily spotted with its red car in the courtyard, Meric is a charming concept shop in an airy, sprawling nineteenth-century fabric factory. Part boutique, part café, part flowershop, and part book store, Merci has something for everyone. 111 Bd Beaumarchais, 3rd; merci-merci.com
PAPIER PLUS Archival boxes, photo albums, and notebooks of myriad sizes are mainstays here. 9 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe; papierplus.com
PAPIER TIGRE You'd know a Papier Tigre notebook (or envelope or calendar or day planner) if you saw one. They're all distinctly colorful and geometric and always totally utilitarian. Another bonus of buying paper goods in bulk to hand out to friends back home? They don't take up much suitcase space at all, and they make recipients giddy with glee. 5 Rue des Filles du Calvaire, 3rd; papiertigre.fr
SHAKESPEARE AND CO Founder George Whitman (the shop is now run by his daughter, Sylvia) famously opened up the shop’s cozy benches and couches to artists and writers who needed a place to stay. It has played host to famous American writers like Allen Ginsberg, Ernest Hemingway, William Burroughs, and William Styron. 37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 6th; shakespeareandcompany.com
THE BROKEN ARM Part café, part boutique, displaying Raf Simons sweatshirts, Carven tennis shoes, or the perfect cappucino and slice of cake. 12 Rue Perrée; the-broken-arm.com
MAISON SARAH LAVOINE The Paris-based boutique of interior designer Sarah Lavoine. maisonsarahlavoine.com
LA FERMETTE Try the Rocamadour and the St. Felicien cheeses at this fromagerie. 86 Rue Montorgueil; la-fermette-paris.com
MARCHÉ DES ENFANTS ROUGES The oldest covered market in Paris, La Marché des Enfants Rouges, is one of the best destinations for sampling diverse ethnic cuisines from Moroccan to Lebanese, to French Caribbean, Japanese and more. Pick up a pastry or breakfast crêpe at legendary food vendor Chez Alain Miam Miam.
MAISON PLISSON Guarantee yourself a delectable picnic with outstanding charcuterie, cheese, and Bourdier butter from the delicatessen. lamaisonplisson.com
DEYROLLE A cabinet of curiosities. The Left Bank institution has specialized in taxidermy and entomology since 1831. 46 Rue du Bac, 6th; deyrolle.com/laboutique
COME ON EILEEN A vintage boutique for branded clothing with multiple locations in Paris.
THANKX GOD IM A VIP A large vintage shop stocking a broad selection of curated designer apparel and accessories. 12 Rue de Lancry, 3rd; thanxgod.com
FÉAU & CIE Find antique wood paneling and other decorative elements in this Ali Baba’s cave of architectural salvage from the last three centuries. They even have a library of plans, photographs, and old books depicting elaborate wood-paneled rooms which they can re-create. 9 rue Laugier, 17th; feauboiserie.fr
MOISSONNIER One of France’s most venerable furniture companies, Moissonnier presents fresh and modern takes on classic styles in its chic shop set in the fashionable Left Bank antiques district. 52 rue de l’Université, 17th; moissonnier.com
GALERIES LAFAYETTE Located in an original Art Deco building, the destination spot has been rethought by the talented Danish architect Bjarke Ingels. Offering fashion to beauty with a gourmet food hall, a café, and a restaurant. 40 Bd Haussmann, 2nd; galerieslafayettechampselysees.com
ANTOINETTE POISSON A studio where beautiful hand-painted, hand-blocked wallpaper inspired by 18th-century decorative domino paper is made. 12 Rue St Sabin, 11th; antoinettepoisson.com
ERIC BOMPARD Cashmere in every color and style. eric-bompard.com
CASA LOPEZ Home goods designed by Pierre Sauvage. casalopez.com
MARIN MONTAGUT Marin Montagut designs porcelain objects, inspired by the French tableware of the past. 8 Rue Madame, 6th; marinmontagut.com
MAISON KITSUNÉ Maison Kitsuné—the French clothing brand created by former Daft Punk manager Gildas Loaëc and Japanese architect Masaya Kuroki—commissioned architecture firm HA-AU to create a lively space to house its clothing and downstairs café. Nicolas Dorval-Bory Architectes, British design brand Dzek, and rock-star designer Max Lamb collaborated on an exclusive marble to decorate the walls, floors, and staircase. kitsune.fr
NOTIFY A cutting-edge denim atelier, offering ready-to-wear and custom-made jeans in your choice of fabric, thread color, and style. 1 rue Saint-Hyacinthe; notify.fr
HUSBANDS Named after John Cassavetes’ cinéma vérité film, this formal boutique is the very definition of style. Founded by Nicolas Gabard, it blends the charm of classic tailoring with staple casual pieces. The store itself is spread across two floors – one of which is decorated with records from Roxy Music, Joy Division and The Smiths, while the other bears bright resemblance to the final bedroom in Kubrick’s 2001. 57 Rue de Richelieu, 2nd; husbands-paris.com
BEIGE HABILLEUR Founded in 2015, with menswear, accessories, footwear, books, magazines on offer. 83 Rue Chardon Lagache, 16th; beige-habilleur.com
STUDIO 7L The 7L bookshop, located 7 rue de Lille in Paris, was created by Karl Lagerfeld, and offers books on photography, fashion, design, arts & crafts, and architecture. 7 rue de Lille, 6th.
NOSE Create your own bespoke fragrance at this Paris parfumerie. 20 Rue Bachaumont, 2nd; noseparis.com
MAISON GABRIEL A chic menswear boutique. 26 Rue du Mont Thabor, 1st; maisongabrielparis.com
LA SAMARITAINE La Samaritaine, a historic Art Deco and Art Nouveau landmark, that was recently restored and reopened by LVMH adjacent to the Cheval Blanc in 2020. dfs.com/en/samaritaine
MAILLE For over 270 years, Maille has created gourmet mustard. Select a a unique flavor at their flagship boutique. 6 Pl. de la Madeleine, 8th; us.maille.com
ASSOULINE Assouline Publishing is a luxury book publisher with over 1,500 titles on subjects including architecture, art, design, fashion, gastronomy, lifestyle, photography and travel. They have several boutiques in Paris, including Le Bon Marché. assouline.com
PRINTEMPS Printemps is a French department store chain, focusing on beauty, lifestyle, fashion, accessories, and menswear. printemps.com
MARIAGE FRÈRES Enlisted by Louis XIV's court to explore the tea trade in the 1600s, Nicolas and Pierre Mariage sailed the globe in search of exotic offerings, passing the mantle down from generation to generation. In 1854, Henri and Edouard Mariage settled on land and launched a tea wholesale business in Paris, catering to the city's finest hotels and restaurants. They didn't open their doors to the public until the 1980s. Outfitted with colonial furnishings from the original Mariage Frères office, the Marais outpost offers a literal world of teas—along with small eats and home goods like teapots and gorgeously scented candles. Marco Polo is our favorite! 30 Rue du Bourg Tibourg, 4th; mariagefreres.com
DIPTIQUE Based in Paris, the company produces eau de parfum, eau de toilette, scented candles, and perfume oil diffusers. 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 5th; diptyqueparis.com
CHARVET Located in Place Vendôme, Charvet is a French luxury shirt maker and tailor. It designs, produces, and sells bespoke and ready-to-wear shirts, neckties, blouses, pyjamas and suits. 28 Pl. Vendôme, 1st; charvet.com
AOYAMA FLOWER MARKET Aoyama Flower Market was born in 1989 in Tokyo's Aoyama neighbourhood, and Paris welcomed its first boutique in 2015. 96 Rue du Bac, 7th; aoyamaflowermarket
A REBOURS Inaugurated at the same time as the ambitious contemporary art foundation Lafayette Anticipations this spring, A Rebours, is a laboratory for fashion, lifestyle, rare books, art, and design. It's worth the visit for its one-of-a-kind objects, artist-designed products, and a curated selection of tomes, not to mention innovative displays and some of the most beautiful flower arrangements in all of Paris. 46 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 3rd; lafayetteanticipations.com/en/store-rebours
LIGNE BLANCHE PARIS One of the most charming covered passages in Paris, the Galerie Véro-Dodat, is now home to the first store from lifestyle brand Ligne Blanche Paris. It carries products ranging from scented candles to tableware and fine table linens. 18, Galerie Vero-Dodat, 1st; ligneblancheparis.com
BRIGITTE TANAKA A shopping destinations within the walls of the Church Saint Roch, where the memorial services for both Yves Saint Laurent and Francois-Xavier Lalanne were held. Three levels are filled with repurposed antiques, jewelry, baskets, and ceramics. 18 Rue Saint-Roch, 1st; shop.brigitte-tanaka.com
DEBEAULIEU Owner Pierre Banchereau only works with small producers in France and Japan, and sells vases in addition to flowres. 30 Rue Henry Monnier, 9th; debeaulieu-paris.com
INES DE LA FRESSANGE The French style icon’s Left Bank boutique offers a range of items, from her vintage-inspired frocks to textiles and ceramics. The chic shop includes a back room that displays favorite artisanal homewares. 24 Rue de Grenelle, 6th; inesdelafressange.fr
BELLOTA BELLOTA This cozy little Spanish shop and restaurant serves up great tapas and solid selection of Spanish wine, but their real specialty is the store’s namesake charcuterie. Jamón Ibérico de Bellota. bellota-bellota.com
MARCHE MONGE Complete with cobblestone streets, a bubbling fountain, stands full of fresh flowers, and heaps of fresh bread, cheese, and charcuterie, located in the heart of the Latin quarter, Marché Monge has been running since 1921. 1 Pl. Monge, 5th; paris.fr/equipements/marche-monge
E DEHILLERIN Since 1820, E. Dehillerin has been outfitting the kitchens of Paris with copper pots, paring knives, whisks—and a million other ingenious gadgets nobody ever knew they needed. It is a huge store and an incredible resource, though come with full pockets (and plenty of room in your suitcase). They also sell online and ship globally. 18-20 Rue Coquillière, 2nd; edehillerin.fr
58M PARIS While its décor is marked by a stunningly dramatic stuffed peacock, the shoes and bags here skew more toward the understated. It’s an interesting mix of French and American brands with an eye toward lowkey luxe. Laurence Dacade boots mingle with K. Jacques and Ancient Greek Sandals, along with a handful of streatmlined satchels from brands like Kenzo and Jerome Dreyfuss. 58 Rue Montmartre, 2nd; 58m.fr
CADOLLE Beautifully turned out bras in the finest satins and lace are mainstays at this little red-and-gold boutique, which has been focused on corsetry since the end of the 19th century. 4 rue Cambon, 1st; cadolle.com
EPICES ROELLINGER A rolling ladder and packed floor-to-ceiling shelves underscore the library-like nature of this storied spice shop. The main draw, though, are the Roellinger house mixes, like the Mauritius-inspired Poudre d'Or, which combines coriander, turmeric, West Indian bay, and unripe mango powder. 51 bis Rue Sainte-Anne, 1st; epices-roellinger.com
HERBORISTERIE For 40 years, Michel Pierre has transformed medicinal plants into herbal infusions, nutritional supplements, essential oils, and cosmetics. 11 Rue des Petits Champs, 1st; herboristerie.com
MAD LORDS PARIS A tiny jewelry shop with international brands. 316 Rue St Honoré, 1st; madlords.us
MAISON BONNET Though Maison Bonnet is still relatively little-known, almost everyone has seen the house’s glasses: After all, this fourth-generation, Maitre d’Art-recognized, family-run business, which was officially established in 1950, has made some of the most iconic frames around. Yves Saint Laurent, Le Corbusier, Jackie Onassis, and Jacques Chirac were all clients. A master craftsman will map your entire face, measuring three different angles of your nose, the gap between your temples, the overall structure of your skull, the shape and tenor of your cheekbones and eyes, etc. 5 Rue des Petits Champs, 2nd; maisonbonnet.com
WHITE BIRD A boutique by Stéphanie Roger carrying emerging and established designers. whitebirdjewellery.com
MARCHÉ D’ALIGRE Occupying an old-world, village-like square, this market near the Bastille bustles with locals stocking up on their weekly groceries. Rue d'Aligre, 12th.
LA FERME SAINT HUBERT A venerable cheese shop that also sells a variety of cured meats, jams, jarred truffles & caviar, and canned foie gras. 36 Rue de Rochechouart, 9th
MARCHÉ SAXE-BRETEUIL With the Eiffel Tower as a stunning backdrop, this market focuses on produce and fresh seafood. There are also stands for escargots, meat, eggs, and a smattering of home goods. Ave. de Saxe, 7th.
MARCHÉ MONGE Complete with cobblestone streets, a bubbling fountain, stands full of fresh flowers, and heaps of fresh bread, cheese, and charcuterie, Marché Monge is pretty much the quintessential Parisian market. Jardin des Plantes is only a few blocks away, so it's a great pit stop before an afternoon of picnicking. 1 Place Monge, 5th.
IZRAËL You could spend hours in this exotic shop, where the walls are lined with imported spices and other ingredients and large sacks filled with lentils, rice, and other staples dot the floor. Owned and operated by the same couple for many years, it’s become somewhat of an institution. 30 Rue François Miron, 4th
MARCHÉ BARBÈS Marché Barbès is underneath a train trestle at the Barbès Metro station, and the rumble of the trains above only adds to the boisterous atmosphere of the place, which is always packed to the brim with shoppers rushing around and haggling with vendors. Blvd. de la Chapelle, 18th
MARCHÉ AVENUE DU PRÉSIDENT WILSON Located between the 16th and 7th arrondisements, the quiet, well-mannered vibe of this market is well suited to its upscale clientele. Ave. du Président Wilson, 16th
MADELEINE ET GUSTAVE This three-story home concept shop presents contemporary French, Dutch, and Belgian brands in a whitewashed and totally serene space, where you can try out the furniture while enjoying a coffee from the upstairs café. The selection of small accessories is on point—especially the flower and garden accessories from Belgian design megalith Serax. 19 Rue Yves Toudic, 10th; madeleine-gustave.com
L’ECLAIREUR First launched in the early 1980's as a men's-only concept store on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, L'Eclaireur now has several locations, including Los Angeles. leclaireur.com
HERVÉ VAN DER STRAETEN A jewelry, lighting, and funiture designer. 11 Rue Ferdinand Duval, 11th; vanderstraeten.fr
GALERIE KREO Devoted exclusively to lighting, this place is seriously aspirational: Big design luminaries like Hella Jongerius, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Jasper Morrison, Konstantin Grcic, and Marc Newson create exclusive pieces for Galerie Kreo, which are displayed alongside vintage treasures from Achille Castiglioni, Gino Sarfatti, and more.31 Rue Dauphine, 6th; galeriekreo.com
MARIE HÉLÈNE DE TAILLAC Marie-Hélène de Taillac has been turning out high-wattage 22K yellow gold pieces—punctuated with a Crayola 64-pack of vividly colored briolette stones—for nearly two decades. She makes all of her jewelry in Jaipur, where Indian artisans use the methods of the maharajahs: They paint silver leaf beneath gemstones to amplify their shine. 8 Rue de Tournon, 6th; mariehelenedetaillac.com
BOOKBINDERS Clean-lined, cloth-wrapped photo albums and journals in every conceivable shade are mainstays from this Swedish company: For those who love the promise of an ordered, color-coordinated office—or just want to get their family pics all in one place—this is a useful resource. 130 Rue du Bac, 7th; bookbindersdesign.fr
FLEUX A home good store that takes up an entire block. 39 & 52 Rue St. Croix de la Bretonnerie, 4th; fleux.com
G. DETOU The walls are stacked from floor to ceiling with specialty baking ingredients, and their selection of dark chocolate is one of the best in the city. 58 Rue Tiquetonne, 2nd;
GABRIELLE GEPPERT A boutique in the Palais Royal garden with shelves lined with pristine vintage Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Hermes. 31 Galerie de Montpensier, 1st.
VANESSA BRUNO While Vanessa Bruno has more of a global presence these days, her boutiques in Paris are still worth a trip. vanessabruno.com
CHRISTOPHE LEMAIRE The clean-lined Marais flagship, complete with a gold tin ceiling, occupies a former pharmacy. 28 Rue de Poitou, 3rd; eu.lemaire.fr
AU PETIT BONHEUR LA CHANCE Perfect linens, café au lait bowls, and enamel numbers are sold at this antique shop. 13 Rue St. Paul, 4th; aupetitbonheurlachance.fr
BONTON Launched by the son of the founders of Bonpoint, offering unique and playful décor and children’s clothes. 5 Blvd. des Filles du Calvaire, 3rd ; bonton.fr
PETIT PAN Owned by Belgian artist Myriam De Loor and Chinese kitemaker Pan Gang, Petit Pan revolves around delicately patterned—and exuberantly colored—textiles, haberdashery, clothing, and home goods. 76 Rue François Miron, 4th; petitpan.com
HOD BOUTIQUE A boutique with an emphasis on emerging jewelry designers. 4 Rue Vieille du Temple, 3rd; hodjewelry.com
CARAVANE A colorful linen boutique. 9 Rue Jacob, 6th; caravane.fr
BONPOINT Perfect pinafore dresses and sweet corduroy pants are sold at this children’s store. bonpoint.com
BAUDOU Stuffed animal taxidermy, carefully turned-out cribs, incredibly chic rocking horses, and wooden toys galore. 7 Rue de Solferino, 7th; baudoumeuble.com
PETIT BATEAU The Paris flagships have the full range of baby goods. petit-bateau.com
SPREE Brainchild of a fashion designer & a visual artist, this boutique sells fashion & design products. 16 Rue la Vieuville, 18th; spree.fr
CENTRE COMMERCIAL KIDS Fittingly tiny, this packed-to-the-rafters shop is lined with kids clothing from up-and-coming European designers. 22 Rue Yves Toudic, 10th; centrecommercial.cc
FRENCH TROTTERS This space stocks mens, womens, children, home, accessories and cosmetics collections belonging to different labels. 30 Rue de Charonne, 11th; frenchtrotters.fr
MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN Perfumes are set against a wall of light, and the offerings go well beyond the traditional. His signature scents infuse everything from incense paper to leather bracelets to home sprays, and his now-famous traveling perfume case is on hand should you require a custom fragrance. 5 Rue d'Alger, 1st; franciskurkdjian.com
LACHAUME Lachaume has been open for a centruy, serving Proust to Karl Lagerfeld. At their upscale address on Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, Caroline and Stephanie, who took over from their grandmother, continue her tradition while working with local producers to create bouquets that are much more attuned to the seasons. They're also known for their dramatic, long-stemmed arrangements. 103 Rue Faubourg St. Honoré, 8th; maisonlachaume.com
L’ARTISAN FLEURISTE An upscale florist with multiple locations. artisanfleuriste.paris
ADRIANE M Flowers spill out of the doors and onto the sidewalk at this charming corner shop in Montmartre. 4 Rue St. Dominique, 7th; adrianem.fr
MOULIE With a prestigious address and a business dating back to the 1870's, Henri Moulie and his son Julien source many of their blooms from their own flower farm in Brittany. 8 Place du Palais Bourbon, 7th; moulie.fr
ODORANTES With its chalk grey walls, taxidermied birds, black furnishings, and romantic aesthetic, Odorantes is as a boutique florist. Fittingly, Owners Christophe Hervé and Emmanuel Sammartino have developed a completely novel way of creating bouquets and arrangements, basing them around scent first, then composition. This means that most their bouquets are predominantly made up of rare rose varietals with a few other scented seasonal flowers dotted in. Even if you're having a bouquet made as a gift for delivery, it's worth heading to the shop just for the experience. 9 Rue Madame, 6th.
LA BOUTIQUE DES SAINTS PÈRES While it might look like another cute Parisian flower boutique, this hole in the wall shop is actually powered by flower.fr, which is probably the most user-friendly delivery service in the Parisian market. Whether you walk into the shop or order online, they have a wide variety of loosely arranged, seasonal bouquets available at all times. In fact, they're the only flower shop we've seen that opens on Sundays, a real rarity in this town. 14 Rue des St. Pères, 6th; flower.fr
SERGE LUTENS A luxury Parisian perfumer. 324 Rue St Honoré, 1st; sergelutens.com
CENTRE COMMERCIAL Large and loftlike, this industrial store sells fair-trade clothing and accessories from emerging and established artisan brands, as well as vintage furniture, art books, records, and indie zines. centrecommercial.cc
OLYMPIA LE-TAN Best known for her felt clutches based on classic books, fashion designer Olympia Le-Tan’s boutique has a kitschy, boudoir-like feel. Along with her now-iconic bags, you’ll find her line of printed dresses and accessories, set against monogrammed pink wallpaper designed by her father, famed illustrator Pierre Le-Tan. Passage des Deux Pavillons, 5 Rue des Petits Champs, 2nd; olympialetan.com
VOYAGEURS DU MONDE This little travel bookshop is owned by the travel agency across the street. You’ll find novels from around the world, along with maps, city guides, and practical travel accessories. voyageursdumonde.fr
SPA | BEAUTY | WELLNESS
DIOR SPA CHEVAL BLANC After descending an all white spiral staircase designed by Peter Marino, you will land at the Dior Spa. The treatments are performed in six suites, each of which presents a facet of the House of Dior. After your treatment, enjoy the pool or shop in the boutique where excluse products betweens Dior and Cheval Blanc include the Cheval Blanc Paris perfume, a couture lipstick, and a satin blush. La Samaritaine, 8 Quai du Louvre, 1st; chevalblanc.com
DAVID MALLETT Australian-born hair stylist David Mallet's rolodex of includes devoted editors, celebrities, and designers. His Parisian salon is in a sun-washed space with herringbone floors, gold gilded molding, Eero Saarinen tulip chairs, and an aviary of rare taxidermied birds. 14 Rue Notre Dame des Victoires, 2n; david-mallett.com
DELPHINE COURTEILLE It may be a cliché that Parisians have perfect, perfectly imperfect hair, but we have to agree with it. Delphine might be hind some of those coifs. 28 Rue du Mont Thabor, 1st; delphinecourteille.com
LA MAISON GUERLAIN Established in 1939, it's one of the first of its kind (the perfume house dates back to 1828, though it really hit its stride in 1853 when Pierre-Francis Guerlain created Eau de Cologne Impériale for Napoleon III). Washed in white marble, the spa is luxurious. 68 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 8th; guerlain.com
LE TIGRE YOGA CLUB Yoga, Pilates, meditation, massage, and bar classes are all offerd at this studio in the Marais. Subdued lighting, gorgeous earth tones, and Asian sculptures set a soothing vibe. There’s also a luxurious, rejuvenating hammam; a shop stocked with essential oils, candles, yoga mats, and beautifying potions; and a café that serves incredible organic lunches. tigre-yoga.com
NUXE Vaulted stone ceilings and walls (vestiges from its first life as a 17th century wine cellar) may not immediately channel comfort and warmth, but the flagship Nuxe spa is balanced by any number of tropical flourishes, like palm leaves, rattan, and a cozy pool for Watsu (there are multiple outposts in Paris). fr.nuxe.com
EVIDENS DE BEAUTÉ It all started with a Franco-Japanese love story, and now Evidens de Beauté is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The skincare brand has opened its first French spa in the 16th Arrondissement. The young interior designer Emmanuelle Simon infused the space with aged oak, polished cement walls, and touches of raku pottery and brass. 31 Rue Boissière, 16th; evidensdebeaute.com
SPA LE BRISTOL BY LA PRAIRIE Le Bristol Spa is vast, pristine, and decorated with little pots of flowers and pruned trees. While being escorted up a spiralling staircase, catch a glimpse of the "Jardin Français" in a leafy courtyard garden. A harpist even plays here on Sunday afternoons. 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 8th; lebristolparis.com
RASA YOGA Located in a quiet, sunny courtyard, Rasa Yoga offers a comprehensive calendar of styles and levels, along with a deep roster of spa treatments from all around the world. Ayurvedic back rubs, Thai foot massage, and Shiatsu sessions are all on offer, along with basic pre- and postnatal treatments. 21 Rue Saint-Jacques, 6th; rasa-yogarivegauche.com
STUDIO RITUEL Yoga, Gyrotonic, spinning, Reformer Pilates, and Xtend Barre all under one roof make Studio Rituel a popular wellness destination. The studio also offers holistic treatments like massage, reflexology, and Qigong. 16 Rue de la Grande Chaumièr 6th; studio-rituel.paris
KSHANTI YOGA A beautiful, cozy yoga studio set in an old church. Many different styles of yoga, including Jivamukti, Hatha, Vinyasa, and Chromayoga are offered. 13 Rue du Vieux Colombier, 6th; kshanti-yoga.com
MIRZ YOGA Marine “Mirz” Parmentier left her communications job to train in India. Upon her return, she founded Mirz Yoga, where you can take Vinyasa, Hatha, and Jivamukti classes designed for all levels, including prenatal and children. Mirz also has her own yoga line, handmade with ethically sourced fabrics in France, and there's also a delicious vegetarian café. 145 Rue de Belleville; mirz-yoga.com
LA MAISON DR. HAUSCHKA Set in a flowering courtyard with stone walls, and a glass ceiling, La Maison Dr. Hauschka is a peaceful respite for a facial and massage. 39 Rue de Charonne, 11th; lamaisondrhauschka.fr
BAN SABAI A traditional hammam setting, offering Thai-style massages private rooms that come complete with showers, and a candle-lit Jacuzzi. bansabai.fr
L’INSTITUT DARPHIN Through a beautiful garden courtyard near the Paris Vendôme, every treatment at the glamorously hushed Darphin Vendôme Institute starts with a soothing pressure-point massage. The facials are off-the-charts incredible, and we like to hang out beforehand in the super soothing relaxation room. We love the Harmonizing Touch treatment, which blends soothing botanicals to lift and firm skin and the La Parisienne, an hour and a half that includes a soothing facial and a rejuvenating massage. 350 Rue St Honoré, 1st; darphin.com
SALON CHRISTOPHE ROBIN World-famous hair-colorist Christophe Robin has a salon designed by Tony Duquette in the 2nd where you will be outfitted in a brightly colored silk kimono, and emerge with perfect hair or even a manicure. 16 Rue Bachaumont, 2nd; christophe-robin.salon
BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE The company’s three-story flagship spa is set in a quiet courtyard off the Champs-Élysées. Skin is meticulously examined with the Skin Instant Lab, which measures moisture, elasticity, pigmentation, and oil production. Next you’re ushered into a gorgeous, all-white treatment room, where a custom regimen of products for the facial is selected. 32 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 8th; biologique-recherche.com
DAY TRIPS
REIMS | EPERNAY Take a 45 minute TGV train from Gare de l'Est to Reims or Epernay to experience the champagne region. Book a cellar tour at one of the many Champagne Maison’s including Ruinart, Krug, Veuve Clicquot, Moet et Chandon, and more.
GIVERNY A 45 minute train trip from the Gare Saint-Lazare train station in Paris will land you in Claude Monet’s hometown of Giverny. The Impressionist painter lived and worked here from 1883 until his death in 1926. The artist’s former home and elaborate gardens, where he produced his famed water lily series, are now the Fondation Claude Monet museum. Nearby, the Musée des impressionnismes Giverny highlights the Impressionist art movement.
VERSAILLES A 40 minute train ride will deliver you to the Palace of Versailles, the home to the Kings of France between 1662 and 1789, and one of the most important landmarks in French history. Don’t miss the elaborate Hall of Mirrors, as well as Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon and Queen’s Hamlet.
Text: Veronica H. Speck Photo: Slim Aarons, © Getty Images