Visit Sainte-Chapelle gothic architecture
Gemlike Sainte-Chapelle is the most exquisite of Paris’ Gothic monuments. Be dazzled by Paris’ oldest and finest stained glass – if you’re lucky enough to visit on a sunny day it is absolutely extraordinary, though it is open all year.

Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was almost torn down in 1909, only being saved when the ‘metal asparagus’, as some Parisians called it, proved ideal for radiotelegraphy antennas. Today it is more Parisian than Paris itself, and millions arrive to climb to spectacular views of the city.

Musée du Louvre
When the Musée du Louvre opened in the late 18th-century it contained 2,500 painting and objets d’art; today some 35,000 are on display. We hardly need alert you to the Mona Lisa, but a treasure trove containing Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael and Delacroix amongst others could also be yours for the day.

Stylish clubbing at Le Djoon
Something of a new kid on the block, Le Djoon takes the cutting-edge urbanite New-York loft club and adds a Parisian flourish. A super-stylish weekend venue with various visiting DJs keeping things fresh. Look for the striking glass-and-steel façade.

Classical concert hall
The Salle Pleyel is a highly regarded hall dating from the 1920s and hosts many of Paris’ finest classical music recitals and concerts, including those by the celebrated Orchestre de Paris. It recently emerged from a protracted renovation and now looks (and sounds) even more magnifique.

Unusual cinema experience at La Pagode
A classified historical monument, Chinese-style La Pagode was shipped to France, piece-by-piece, in 1895 by Monsieur Morin as a present for his wife (who was clearly hard to please as she left him soon after). Today it is a celebrated cinema with an eclectic program. Don’t miss a moment in its bamboo-enshrined garden.

Bistrot du Sommelier
Bistrot du Sommelier is the place to choose if you are as serious about wine as you are food. One of the world’s foremost sommeliers is at hand to ensure the right wine is matched to your food choices.

Le Coupe-Chou
Overwhelmingly romantic Le Coupe-Chou is well known among Paris expats, with its maze of candle-lit rooms snaking through a vine-clad 17th-century townhouse. As it was when Marlene Dietrich et al dined here, reservations are essential though prices are thoroughly reasonable at around €26.50 for dinner.

Enjoy daily menus at La Villaret
An excellent neighborhood bistro serving very rich food, La Villaret has diners coming from across Paris to sample the specialties. The cep mushroom soup with foie-gras mousse and roast lamb with Jerusalem artichoke gratin are all recommended, but only the chef knows what will be available as the menu changes daily.