A beautiful little park and a very creative solution by landscape architect Alain Provost, in response to a sloping site near La Defense. The ground is sculpted into a series of waves, creating a literally rolling hillside. The central cascade with Zen-style rock formations, and the impeccably maintained rolling hedges and flower beds.

One of Europe’s leading cultural institutions, with cinema, theatre, and contemporary arts collections housed under one roof. The landmark building designed by Renzo Piano and Sir Richard Rogers has iconic color-coded ducts on the outside of the building are not only aesthetic, but symbolize blue for air, green for fluids, yellow for electricity [...]

The Louvre, in its successive architectural metamorphoses, has dominated central Paris since the late 12th century. Built on the city’s western edge, the original structure was gradually engulfed as the city grew. The dark fortress of the early days was transformed into the modernized dwelling of François I and, later, the [...]

Two kilometers long and bordered by trees, les Champs-Elysées has become the center for festivities and official parades. It is likewise a magnet for tourists and night strollers. Set between the many cinemas, the cafés and restaurants. Created in 1667 by André Le Nôtre, Louis XIV’s gardener.

You can have lunch, a bowl of onion soup, or just sit on the terrace and sip your kir watching the passersby.

A curious mixture of a typical Parisian bar and an authentic Andalucian restaurant, this venue nevertheless manages to always be warm and welcoming. It is at its liveliest on theme nights when musicians and dancers encourage you on to the dance-floor to try a few steps of Flamenco, or alternatively on European football nights.

Chique interiors, nice martinis, and feels like a place for locals despite being across from the Louvre. Photo: gabyu

One of the best organic wine bars in Paris, but recently changed ownership. Photo: Meg Zimbeck

The finest French, house and minimal DJ’s play here on a weekly basis. Drinks are expensive but you can order a pitcher of mixer and bottle of Absolut to share with your friends. Photo: Delphine Queme