Paris city breaks

  • Best time to visitAny time of the year
  • Famous forfabulous architecture
  • Don't missthe flea markets

Paris is beautiful, there’s no arguing with that. But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just a living museum, it is so much more than that. Paris is an exciting, vibrant city with so much going on you’ll need to go back several times just to scratch the surface.

The best way to get a feel for Paris is to walk around, and it is a very walkable city. So, ditch the guidebook and discover something different, it’s the perfect place for an idle wander. Browse quirky shop windows, stop for lunch and some people-watching, then take in a gallery to work up an appetite for dinner.

Our favorite feast? Picnicking like a true Parisian, with cheese, wine and a fresh baguette served on the banks of the Seine at sunset.

 

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  • 5 of the best food markets in Paris

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  • Paris for shoppers

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  • Flea market bargains

    Find everything and nothing, and have fun doing it.

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  • Paris for vintage lovers

    Step back in time in these retro shopping spots.

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...you know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris? ... They call it a Royale with cheese.

Vincent in Pulp Fiction

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  • 5 New-Wave Pizzerias

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  • Rue des Martyrs

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  • 5 hip spots in La Goutte d’Or

    Our pick of the hottest addresses to try in this up and coming area of Paris.

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  • A walk around Saint-Germain-des-Prés

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