Guidebook for Paris
Sightseeing
Beautiful garden and nice mansion with amazing sculptures with the famous "Penseur". Book online to skip the queue. Great to go on a sunny day to chill or read a book in garden. Cool outdoor cafe.
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Musee Rodin
77 Rue de VarenneBeautiful garden and nice mansion with amazing sculptures with the famous "Penseur". Book online to skip the queue. Great to go on a sunny day to chill or read a book in garden. Cool outdoor cafe.
Napoleon's famous military hospital that served during all his famous military campaigns. See the Golden Dome, the gardens and why not seeing one of the expositions (usually military related).
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Invalides
129 Rue de GrenelleNapoleon's famous military hospital that served during all his famous military campaigns. See the Golden Dome, the gardens and why not seeing one of the expositions (usually military related).
Beautiful museum that used to be an old railway station. Stunning building. Beautiful views on the Seine River.
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Musée d'Orsay
1 Rue de la Légion d'HonneurBeautiful museum that used to be an old railway station. Stunning building. Beautiful views on the Seine River.
What else is to say? Breathtaing museum with great art pieces. Enjoy the view of the building and walk through the gardens next to it after ("Tuileries").
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Louvre Museum
Rue de RivoliWhat else is to say? Breathtaing museum with great art pieces. Enjoy the view of the building and walk through the gardens next to it after ("Tuileries").
Beautiful gardens in the very center of Paris where the Royal family members and the Court used to walk.
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Tuileries Garden
Place de la ConcordeBeautiful gardens in the very center of Paris where the Royal family members and the Court used to walk.
Nice gardens next to the Eiffel Tower.
Great place to go for a jogging during a sunny weekend. Also fun to sip a bottle of wine on the lawn at night while seeing the Eiffel tower sparkle every hour.
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Champ de Mars
2 All. Adrienne LecouvreurNice gardens next to the Eiffel Tower.
Great place to go for a jogging during a sunny weekend. Also fun to sip a bottle of wine on the lawn at night while seeing the Eiffel tower sparkle every hour.
Paris iconic Tower that was built for the Universal exposition at the beginning of the 20th century. Parisians used to hate its architecture at that time but the Old Lady soon became iconic.
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Eiffel Tower
5 Av. Anatole FranceParis iconic Tower that was built for the Universal exposition at the beginning of the 20th century. Parisians used to hate its architecture at that time but the Old Lady soon became iconic.
One of Paris oldest bridges (my favourite one) that was offered from Russian Tsar Alexandre III. Go on a sunny day at sunset and enjoy the views.
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Pont Alexandre III
Pont Alexandre IIIOne of Paris oldest bridges (my favourite one) that was offered from Russian Tsar Alexandre III. Go on a sunny day at sunset and enjoy the views.
Great old museum with great expositions on dinosaurs. A must see for kids. Nice gardens to have a pic nic.
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National Museum of Natural History
57 Rue CuvierGreat old museum with great expositions on dinosaurs. A must see for kids. Nice gardens to have a pic nic.
Wonderful garden with nice sculptures. Great to chill there during the week end.
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Luxembourg Gardens
Wonderful garden with nice sculptures. Great to chill there during the week end.
Famous Paris Crossroads at the center of which you will find the Arc de Triomphe (Triumph Arc) that commemorates Napoleon's most famous victories and generals. You can go on top of it for great views.
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Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles de GaulleFamous Paris Crossroads at the center of which you will find the Arc de Triomphe (Triumph Arc) that commemorates Napoleon's most famous victories and generals. You can go on top of it for great views.
Famous Basilica on top of Montmartre hill. Stunning views on the city but very touristic... Enter the Church and walk down to Montmartre cafes and restaurants. Best at night (more romantic).
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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreFamous Basilica on top of Montmartre hill. Stunning views on the city but very touristic... Enter the Church and walk down to Montmartre cafes and restaurants. Best at night (more romantic).
Splendid building, great operas, book in advance for a memorable night.
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Opéra
10 Pl. de l'OpéraSplendid building, great operas, book in advance for a memorable night.
Paris famous Cathedral dating back to 12th century. Located on a lovely small island on the Seine River. After seeing it, go for a walk on the docks, it is beautiful. Really cool at night.
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Notre Dame
Paris famous Cathedral dating back to 12th century. Located on a lovely small island on the Seine River. After seeing it, go for a walk on the docks, it is beautiful. Really cool at night.
If you're interested in Contemporary Art, that's a must see.
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The Centre Pompidou
If you're interested in Contemporary Art, that's a must see.
Great neighbourhood to hang out during the week end. Walk the streets of the Jewish district and eat some tasty falafels. Great to shop clothes as well. Fashion district.
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Le Marais
54 Rue Vieille du TempleGreat neighbourhood to hang out during the week end. Walk the streets of the Jewish district and eat some tasty falafels. Great to shop clothes as well. Fashion district.
Wonderful building with great expositions and events. Check the program. Stunning glass ceiling. See also next to it "Le Petit Palais", another marvellous building.
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Grand Palais
3 Av. du Général EisenhowerWonderful building with great expositions and events. Check the program. Stunning glass ceiling. See also next to it "Le Petit Palais", another marvellous building.
Cruise on the Seine River. Super touristic but beautiful views with a lot of history about Paris. It is possible to have dinner and cruise on these boats. Super touristic as well, never done it.
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Bateaux-Mouches
Port de la ConférenceCruise on the Seine River. Super touristic but beautiful views with a lot of history about Paris. It is possible to have dinner and cruise on these boats. Super touristic as well, never done it.
Beautiful church near Saint Germain with nice square with a little cafe on it.
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Église Saint-Sulpice
2 Rue PalatineBeautiful church near Saint Germain with nice square with a little cafe on it.
A must see, save a full sunny day to enjoy it to the fullest. Iconic castle of French Classicism, beautiful gardens "à la française".
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Château de Versailles
A must see, save a full sunny day to enjoy it to the fullest. Iconic castle of French Classicism, beautiful gardens "à la française".
Tallest building in Paris (after Eiffel Tower) providing stunning view on Paris from a different angle than the Eiffel Tower. I recommend going either at sunset or at night to see the city lit.
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Montparnasse Tower
33 Av. du MaineTallest building in Paris (after Eiffel Tower) providing stunning view on Paris from a different angle than the Eiffel Tower. I recommend going either at sunset or at night to see the city lit.
Shopping
One of the oldest "grands magasins" (department store) in Paris, great to shop for luxury items (clothes, bags, perfume..). All the famous French brands are there, bear in mind it is expensive though.
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Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche
24 Rue de SèvresOne of the oldest "grands magasins" (department store) in Paris, great to shop for luxury items (clothes, bags, perfume..). All the famous French brands are there, bear in mind it is expensive though.
Essentials
Fine grocery store for a particular occasion or just to taste some exquisite products (amazing ham, best wines and cheese etc...). I recommend going down the stairs and have a glass of wine.
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La Grande Epicerie de Paris
38 Rue de SèvresFine grocery store for a particular occasion or just to taste some exquisite products (amazing ham, best wines and cheese etc...). I recommend going down the stairs and have a glass of wine.
One of Paris best Cheese shops. For all cheese lovers that's heaven. Try the 24 month old Comté. They sell good Wine as well and will help you find the Cheese you will love.
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Fromagerie Quatrehomme
62 Rue de SèvresOne of Paris best Cheese shops. For all cheese lovers that's heaven. Try the 24 month old Comté. They sell good Wine as well and will help you find the Cheese you will love.
Beautiful bakery shop with delicious pastries. Try the "croissant aux amandes" (almonds croissant).
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Le Boulanger des Invalides
14 Av. de VillarsBeautiful bakery shop with delicious pastries. Try the "croissant aux amandes" (almonds croissant).
Great Macarons! Less known than LaDurée but at least as good!
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Pierre Herme
58 Av. Paul DoumerGreat Macarons! Less known than LaDurée but at least as good!
Paris most famous Macarons! Cool to have a break in the afternoon and have a coffee with macarons.
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Ladurée Paris Champs Elysées
75 Av. des Champs-ÉlyséesParis most famous Macarons! Cool to have a break in the afternoon and have a coffee with macarons.
Food Scene
Restaurant Bakkus
97 Rue du Cherche-MidiGreat wine bar, good atmosphere and tasty tapas
Chic cafe with one of Paris most stunning views on Eiffel tower and surroundings.
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Café de l'Homme
17 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 NovembreChic cafe with one of Paris most stunning views on Eiffel tower and surroundings.
Amazing restaurant, book in advance. Best for dinner then go for a walk in Montmartre and go up the hill to the Church and enjoy the view on the city.
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Seb'on
62 Rue d'OrselAmazing restaurant, book in advance. Best for dinner then go for a walk in Montmartre and go up the hill to the Church and enjoy the view on the city.
Amazing hidden Italian restaurant. Enter the grocery store and walk up the stairs to access the hidden restaurant. Their Sprit cocktail is amazing as well as their Burrata (creamy cheese).
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Pastavino
19 Rue de BretagneAmazing hidden Italian restaurant. Enter the grocery store and walk up the stairs to access the hidden restaurant. Their Sprit cocktail is amazing as well as their Burrata (creamy cheese).
Paris oldest market (dating back to early 1600s) full of life and colours. Sit at the Italian restaurant and enjoy the great and rather cheap food (my favourite are the truffle pasta and burrata)
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Marche des Enfants Rouges
39 Rue de BretagneParis oldest market (dating back to early 1600s) full of life and colours. Sit at the Italian restaurant and enjoy the great and rather cheap food (my favourite are the truffle pasta and burrata)
Great Japanese food (not only sushis). Sit at the bar for best experience seeing the cooks.
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Yamamoto
6 Rue ChabanaisGreat Japanese food (not only sushis). Sit at the bar for best experience seeing the cooks.
Il Gelato del Marchese
Carrefour de l'OdéonGreat Ice Creams, try the homemade pistacchio!
Berthillon
46 Rue Saint-Louis en l'ÎleGreat Ice cream in a great neighbourhood!
One of Paris most famous Cafes where Intellectuals used to gather to debate.
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Les Deux Magots
6 Pl. Saint-Germain des PrésOne of Paris most famous Cafes where Intellectuals used to gather to debate.
Unique menu : salad, meat with its iconic sauce (super tasty) and fries, desert. Best at night. No reservation, come early. Noisy restaurant.
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Le Relais de L’Entrecôte
20 Rue Saint-BenoîtUnique menu : salad, meat with its iconic sauce (super tasty) and fries, desert. Best at night. No reservation, come early. Noisy restaurant.
Old post office converted into a family restaurant. Low key and cheap but unique atmosphere and authentic Paris experience. No reservation, ask to go upstairs if possible. Very lively!
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Bistro
Old post office converted into a family restaurant. Low key and cheap but unique atmosphere and authentic Paris experience. No reservation, ask to go upstairs if possible. Very lively!
Best meat restaurant I have been to in Paris so far. Pricy but worth it!
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Atelier Vivanda Lauriston
18 Rue LauristonBest meat restaurant I have been to in Paris so far. Pricy but worth it!
Cool boat to have a drink on. Best at Sunset. Sometimes selective at entrance. Just keep walking by the River until finding another cool boat to have a drink on if problem at entrance.
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Concorde Atlantique boat
23 Quai Anatole FranceCool boat to have a drink on. Best at Sunset. Sometimes selective at entrance. Just keep walking by the River until finding another cool boat to have a drink on if problem at entrance.
The title says it all. Delicious Gyoza in an elegant restaurant hidden in an old tunnel.
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Gyoza Bar
56 Pass. des PanoramasThe title says it all. Delicious Gyoza in an elegant restaurant hidden in an old tunnel.
One man show restaurant where your host does everything. Small cosy restaurant with really tasty food.
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Sixième Sens
38 Av. du Maréchal FochOne man show restaurant where your host does everything. Small cosy restaurant with really tasty food.
Top notch restaurant with divine food. Very pricey though. For unique occasions. Honey Moon?
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Le Cinq
31 Av. George VTop notch restaurant with divine food. Very pricey though. For unique occasions. Honey Moon?
Bistrotters
9 Rue DecrèsGreat French food restaurant with English speaking staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails at night. A bit selective at entrance door.
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Prescription Cocktail Club
23 Rue MazarineGreat cocktails at night. A bit selective at entrance door.
Everything Else
Great view on Invalides, great place for a jogging in the morning! Then, authorize yourself a well deserved rest and get something sweet at Jocteur bakery shop next to it.
Lawn Avenue Breteuil
44 Av. de BreteuilGreat view on Invalides, great place for a jogging in the morning! Then, authorize yourself a well deserved rest and get something sweet at Jocteur bakery shop next to it.
Go for a walk anf follow the docks as far as you can. Breathteaking views of Paris and the Seine River.
Quai Malaquais
Quai MalaquaisGo for a walk anf follow the docks as far as you can. Breathteaking views of Paris and the Seine River.