Guidebook for Paris
Sightseeing
Probably the most beautiful square in Paris, certainly among the most expensive places to live in.
Vosges Immobilier SCI
Probably the most beautiful square in Paris, certainly among the most expensive places to live in.
Beautiful museum dedicated to the History of Paris housed in a grand Marais mansion.
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Carnavalet Museum
23 Rue de SévignéBeautiful museum dedicated to the History of Paris housed in a grand Marais mansion.
Here are housed one of Impressionism's masterworks the Water Lilies by Monet.
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Iziko le-Orangery
Here are housed one of Impressionism's masterworks the Water Lilies by Monet.
After the Louvre this is the other MUST see museum in Paris, focusing on the Impressionist period. See here paintings from Renoir, Manet, Degas, Cezane, Toulouse-Lautrec....
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Musée d'Orsay
1 Rue de la Légion d'HonneurAfter the Louvre this is the other MUST see museum in Paris, focusing on the Impressionist period. See here paintings from Renoir, Manet, Degas, Cezane, Toulouse-Lautrec....
Napoleons tomb is situated here in very impressive surroundings. You can also see the museum focusing on world military objects.
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Iziko Lomuzi Womkhonto
129 Rue de GrenelleNapoleons tomb is situated here in very impressive surroundings. You can also see the museum focusing on world military objects.
Opéra
10 Pl. de l'OpéraAmazing beatiful building both outside and inside!
Here is the world famous Moulin Rouge! Situated in a very "colourful" area :)
Société Immobilière du Moulin Rouge
86 Bd de ClichyHere is the world famous Moulin Rouge! Situated in a very "colourful" area :)
Beautiful basilica on the top of the hill of Montmartre, great views of Paris from the top and charming little streets behind it. I find the area a little too touristy but must be part of your trip.
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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreBeautiful basilica on the top of the hill of Montmartre, great views of Paris from the top and charming little streets behind it. I find the area a little too touristy but must be part of your trip.
Sainte chapelle is a beautiful Gothic chapel with amazing stain glass windows all around really delicate work, an absolute must see.
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Sainte-Chapelle
10 Bd du PalaisSainte chapelle is a beautiful Gothic chapel with amazing stain glass windows all around really delicate work, an absolute must see.
I-Eiffel Tower
5 Av. Anatole FranceParis' most famous landmark.
I-Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles de GaulleOne of Paris' most famous sights.
Paris City Hall one of my favourite buildings in Paris, go ice scating in the winter or watch sports events in the spring summer on giant screens
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Hôtel de Ville
Place de l'Hôtel de VilleParis City Hall one of my favourite buildings in Paris, go ice scating in the winter or watch sports events in the spring summer on giant screens
Great Collection of Picasso's work in a Marais mansion
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I-Museum ye-National Picasso-Paris
5 Rue de ThorignyGreat Collection of Picasso's work in a Marais mansion
Probably the best known and one of the largest museums in the world. If there is one museum you go into in Paris make it this one. The building itself is amazing to see day and night.
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I-Louvre Museum
Rue de RivoliProbably the best known and one of the largest museums in the world. If there is one museum you go into in Paris make it this one. The building itself is amazing to see day and night.
Notre Dame
World Famous cathedral
I-Centre Pompidou
World famous modern art museum
New museum in a modern building focusing on art from Africa, Asia, South America and Australasia.
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Musée du Quai Branly
37 Quai Jacques ChiracNew museum in a modern building focusing on art from Africa, Asia, South America and Australasia.
Everything Else
Not often visited but probably the most "interesting" layout of Paris' parks. It is a converted quarry so so visually very interesting, not the typical Parisian formal garden.
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Buttes-Chaumont Park
1 Rue BotzarisNot often visited but probably the most "interesting" layout of Paris' parks. It is a converted quarry so so visually very interesting, not the typical Parisian formal garden.
One of may favourite areas of Paris very cosmopolitan, small designer boutiques, perfect for tasteful gifts, cafes and bars. Paris' "gay Village" is situated here and the main Jewish quarter.
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Le Marais
54 Rue Vieille du TempleOne of may favourite areas of Paris very cosmopolitan, small designer boutiques, perfect for tasteful gifts, cafes and bars. Paris' "gay Village" is situated here and the main Jewish quarter.
Charming area of Paris full of narrow streets packed with small restaurants. Also nearby are the student areas and the famous Sorbone university.
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Latin Quarter
22 Bd Saint-MichelCharming area of Paris full of narrow streets packed with small restaurants. Also nearby are the student areas and the famous Sorbone university.
BNP Paribas - Paris Sebastopol 2e
81 Bd de SébastopolClosest Bank brank and ATM to the apartment
Shopping
Famous high fashion shopping street. Big price tag names such as Hermes, Gucci....
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Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Rue du Faubourg Saint-HonoréFamous high fashion shopping street. Big price tag names such as Hermes, Gucci....
Watch the "fashionistas" catwalk the rue St Croix de la Bretonnerie from one of its many cafes' terraces in the afternoon or in it's bars in the evening.
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Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Rue Sainte-Croix de la BretonnerieWatch the "fashionistas" catwalk the rue St Croix de la Bretonnerie from one of its many cafes' terraces in the afternoon or in it's bars in the evening.
Shop till you drop in Paris' mos famous department store. Not recommended if you're on a budget.
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Stand KENZO Maroquinerie Homme
40 Bd HaussmannShop till you drop in Paris' mos famous department store. Not recommended if you're on a budget.
Huge shopping mall on 5 levels including cinemas and a swimming pool.
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Les Halles
Huge shopping mall on 5 levels including cinemas and a swimming pool.
AllSaints
49 Rue Étienne MarcelGreat clothes at this UK fashion store
ELEVENPARIS
32 Rue Étienne MarcelFashion boutique, French cutting edge designs! My favourite T-shirts in Paris :)
Kiliwatch Paris
64 Rue TiquetonneProbably Paris' best second hand/vintage clothes shop!
Food Scene
Beautiful historical brasserie, not cheap but you can get menus for just under 50eur per person. You may need to reserve and open until 00:30, 1am on week ends.
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Le Grand Colbert
2 Rue VivienneBeautiful historical brasserie, not cheap but you can get menus for just under 50eur per person. You may need to reserve and open until 00:30, 1am on week ends.
I highly recommend it for the place itself and the atmosphere. It probably the last authentic Parisian bistro left, there are queues at weekends. Food can be a bit hit'n'miss, I love the roast duck.
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Bouillon Chartier
7 Rue du Faubourg MontmartreI highly recommend it for the place itself and the atmosphere. It probably the last authentic Parisian bistro left, there are queues at weekends. Food can be a bit hit'n'miss, I love the roast duck.
Rue des Rosiers
Rue des RosiersHeart of the Jewish quarter, enjoy a tasty falafel here!
THE place for snails in Paris, served with many different delicious sauces, frequented in it's time by Picasso, Dali...For special occasion only as it's quite pricey.
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L'Escargot Montorgueil
38 Rue MontorgueilTHE place for snails in Paris, served with many different delicious sauces, frequented in it's time by Picasso, Dali...For special occasion only as it's quite pricey.
Areas packed full of Turkish Indian/Pakistani stores and restaurants...afiyet olsun!
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52 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis
52 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisAreas packed full of Turkish Indian/Pakistani stores and restaurants...afiyet olsun!
Tipical lively pedestrian street packed with cafes, restaurants, boutiques, great place to people watch fashionn contious (and some less fashionble) Parisians
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Rue Montorgueil
Rue MontorgueilTipical lively pedestrian street packed with cafes, restaurants, boutiques, great place to people watch fashionn contious (and some less fashionble) Parisians
Very good Thai restaurant almost opposite our building. Friendly staff and a delicious coconut rice and mango desert.
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Villa Papillon, Thai Restaurant - Paris
15 Rue TiquetonneVery good Thai restaurant almost opposite our building. Friendly staff and a delicious coconut rice and mango desert.
Excellent food from the South West of France. Huge portions and specialities include, duck, foie grass, cassoulet. Highly recommended.
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Chez Papa
206 Rue La FayetteExcellent food from the South West of France. Huge portions and specialities include, duck, foie grass, cassoulet. Highly recommended.
Tipical good French food in a lovely small restaurant and surprisingly reasonable prices for this area.
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Bistrot Victoires
6 Rue de la VrillièreTipical good French food in a lovely small restaurant and surprisingly reasonable prices for this area.
Essentials
This small supermarket is the closest to the studio that opens in the evening until 10:30pm.
131 Rue Saint-Denis
131 Rue Saint DenisThis small supermarket is the closest to the studio that opens in the evening until 10:30pm.
Large supermarket normally open until 9pm. Next to Reaumur-Sebastopol metro station for lines 3 and 4.
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Réaumur Sébastopol
Large supermarket normally open until 9pm. Next to Reaumur-Sebastopol metro station for lines 3 and 4.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very lively area particularly in the evenings many bars and restaurant. There are only some old stones from the old Bastille that can be seen from the Metro.
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Bastille station
Very lively area particularly in the evenings many bars and restaurant. There are only some old stones from the old Bastille that can be seen from the Metro.
Probably Paris' most popular English pub a meeting point for many English speakers and locals.
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The Frog & Rosbif
116 Rue Saint-DenisProbably Paris' most popular English pub a meeting point for many English speakers and locals.