Guidebook for Paris
Food Scene
Typical and excellent Parisian rotisserie, also appreciated by the showbiz and sports stars, as well as politicians including french ministers and presidents.
49 locals recommend
Le Père Claude
51 Av. de la Motte-PicquetTypical and excellent Parisian rotisserie, also appreciated by the showbiz and sports stars, as well as politicians including french ministers and presidents.
Le Suffren
84 Av. de SuffrenVery good and reputable seafood restaurant.
The very good and recently renovated restaurant of Jean-François Piège, offering modern cooking in the tradition recalling the "Crazy Paris of the 1920s".
31 locals recommend
Hôtel Brasserie Thoumieux
79 Rue Saint-DominiqueThe very good and recently renovated restaurant of Jean-François Piège, offering modern cooking in the tradition recalling the "Crazy Paris of the 1920s".
Excellent restaurant, exceptional italian cooking, and top level service.
12 locals recommend
FontanaRosa
28 Bd GaribaldiExcellent restaurant, exceptional italian cooking, and top level service.
La Villa Corse
164 Bd de GrenelleExcellent restaurant, for sure the best Corsican address in Paris.
L'Épi Dupin
11 Rue DupinExcellent restaurant, good value for money.
Excellent Chinese restaurant, the kitchen is entirely made on site, in front of you, impeccable service.
Excellent restaurant chinois, la cuisine est entièrement faite sur place, devant vous, service impeccable.
Lakou
13 Bd GaribaldiExcellent Chinese restaurant, the kitchen is entirely made on site, in front of you, impeccable service.
Excellent restaurant chinois, la cuisine est entièrement faite sur place, devant vous, service impeccable.
Parks & Nature
This is the only park in Paris open day and night, with a wonderful overlook on the Eiffel Tower, which owns also hundreds of marvelous species of trees, plants and flowers that you can discover when you hike in the alleys on both sides of the garden.
You can also practice football, handball, basketball, petanque, table tennis, footing and even have nice picnics. There are also many games and entertainment for children.
It is also an great area for international sports and cultural events.
429 locals recommend
Champ de Mars
2 All. Adrienne LecouvreurThis is the only park in Paris open day and night, with a wonderful overlook on the Eiffel Tower, which owns also hundreds of marvelous species of trees, plants and flowers that you can discover when you hike in the alleys on both sides of the garden.
You can also practice football, handball, basketball, petanque, table tennis, footing and even have nice picnics. There are also many games and entertainment for children.
It is also an great area for international sports and cultural events.
Trocadéro Gardens
Place du Trocadéro et du 11 NovembreThe gardens and fountains are popular when it is hot.
Linking the Alexandre III bridge at the Invalides hotel, this large open plaza, lined with an avenue of lime trees, offers magnificent views on some of the most beautiful monuments of Paris. Many groups of friends come here to play football or Frisbee.
51 locals recommend
Esplanade des Invalides
Linking the Alexandre III bridge at the Invalides hotel, this large open plaza, lined with an avenue of lime trees, offers magnificent views on some of the most beautiful monuments of Paris. Many groups of friends come here to play football or Frisbee.
Former hunting ground of the kings of France, the Bois de Boulogne has become the largest place of relaxation in the west of Paris. With an area of 850 hectares, one of the lungs of the capital encompasses the Parc de Bagatelle, the Auteuil greenhouse garden, Pré-Catelan and the Jardin d'Acclimatation. It offers numerous pedestrian alleys, 28 kilometers of horse tracks and 15 kilometers of cycling routes. The facilities are numerous and designed to satisfy all the public: children's playgrounds, the Grass museum, picnic areas, bicycle or boat rental on Lake Inférieur, Auteuil racetracks and Of Longchamp, restaurants, the theater of Verdure ...
1041 locals recommend
Bois de Boulogne
Former hunting ground of the kings of France, the Bois de Boulogne has become the largest place of relaxation in the west of Paris. With an area of 850 hectares, one of the lungs of the capital encompasses the Parc de Bagatelle, the Auteuil greenhouse garden, Pré-Catelan and the Jardin d'Acclimatation. It offers numerous pedestrian alleys, 28 kilometers of horse tracks and 15 kilometers of cycling routes. The facilities are numerous and designed to satisfy all the public: children's playgrounds, the Grass museum, picnic areas, bicycle or boat rental on Lake Inférieur, Auteuil racetracks and Of Longchamp, restaurants, the theater of Verdure ...
A flowery and romantic setting, this garden is a veritable orchard that is most enjoyed during the blooming season. The benches in the shade of the arbor planted with vines, apple trees, cherry trees, offer a nice romantic setting, while children can evacuate their energy on the playground. Close to Le Bon Marché, the most beautiful shop in Paris, with also the most refined food grocery.
27 locals recommend
Jardin Catherine Laboure
29 Rue de BabyloneA flowery and romantic setting, this garden is a veritable orchard that is most enjoyed during the blooming season. The benches in the shade of the arbor planted with vines, apple trees, cherry trees, offer a nice romantic setting, while children can evacuate their energy on the playground. Close to Le Bon Marché, the most beautiful shop in Paris, with also the most refined food grocery.
The garden of Luxembourg, second largest and most beautiful green space of Paris, is a jewel of architecture and romanticism. A green space that enjoys an extraordinary location coupled with a centuries-old history.
2469 locals recommend
Luxembourg Gardens
The garden of Luxembourg, second largest and most beautiful green space of Paris, is a jewel of architecture and romanticism. A green space that enjoys an extraordinary location coupled with a centuries-old history.
Shopping
The most beautiful and one of the last very romantic shops in Paris, where you can find affordable luxury, clothing, jewelry, gifts, and also a beautiful bar, cafeteria and library. In a second building you will find the most refined food from all over the world.
1186 locals recommend
Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche
24 Rue de SèvresThe most beautiful and one of the last very romantic shops in Paris, where you can find affordable luxury, clothing, jewelry, gifts, and also a beautiful bar, cafeteria and library. In a second building you will find the most refined food from all over the world.
Shopping mall, on 4 floors, were you will find all kind of shops and goods.
589 locals recommend
Minelli
2 Rue LinoisShopping mall, on 4 floors, were you will find all kind of shops and goods.
A long street where you will find all kind of shops for everything you need.
371 locals recommend
Rue du commerce
Rue du CommerceA long street where you will find all kind of shops for everything you need.
Avenue Montaigne is lined with luxury boutiques that will immerse you in a world of elegance and refinement. You can continue with the Golden Triangle, Saint-Honoré, Madeleine and Place Vendôme. You will follow the theater of the Champs-Élysées, whose frescoes on the façade were created by Antoine Bourdelle. At the end of the avenue you arrive at the roundabout of the Champs-Élysées bridge, offering a beautiful view on "the most beautiful avenue in the world" ... At n ° 7, the Hotel Particulier built in 1844 is today a space dedicated to Art (Artcurial). Continuing on Avenue Matignon you will come to the famous Christie's auction house at No. 9 and many galleries of modern and contemporary p
188 locals recommend
Avenue Montaigne
Avenue MontaigneAvenue Montaigne is lined with luxury boutiques that will immerse you in a world of elegance and refinement. You can continue with the Golden Triangle, Saint-Honoré, Madeleine and Place Vendôme. You will follow the theater of the Champs-Élysées, whose frescoes on the façade were created by Antoine Bourdelle. At the end of the avenue you arrive at the roundabout of the Champs-Élysées bridge, offering a beautiful view on "the most beautiful avenue in the world" ... At n ° 7, the Hotel Particulier built in 1844 is today a space dedicated to Art (Artcurial). Continuing on Avenue Matignon you will come to the famous Christie's auction house at No. 9 and many galleries of modern and contemporary p
Arts & Culture
This was an hospital created in 1670 by the king Louis XIV. Les Invalides is an important historical monument. The major attraction, the Church of the Dome, besides its architectural beauty and the richness of its decorations, houses the tomb of the Emperor Napoleon.
244 locals recommend
The Army Museum
129 Rue de GrenelleThis was an hospital created in 1670 by the king Louis XIV. Les Invalides is an important historical monument. The major attraction, the Church of the Dome, besides its architectural beauty and the richness of its decorations, houses the tomb of the Emperor Napoleon.
Wonderful exhibitions, marvelous view on La Defense buildings, located in the heart of Bois de Boulogne
611 locals recommend
Fondation Louis Vuitton
8 Av. du Mahatma GandhiWonderful exhibitions, marvelous view on La Defense buildings, located in the heart of Bois de Boulogne
Located in the Hotel Salé, one of the most beautiful private mansions in the Marais, the Picasso Museum presents more than 5,000 works and archive pieces. A unique collection that allows to discover both the work of the artist and his creative process.
1067 locals recommend
Musée National Picasso-Paris
5 Rue de ThorignyLocated in the Hotel Salé, one of the most beautiful private mansions in the Marais, the Picasso Museum presents more than 5,000 works and archive pieces. A unique collection that allows to discover both the work of the artist and his creative process.
The Hôtel Biron is a jewel of Parisian rocaille architecture, with its park that covers nearly three hectares, adding to its immense attraction and explaining the museum’s very high attendance. “Antiquity is my youth,” declared Rodin, meaning that his passion for Antiquity was a great source of inspiration. Late in 2005, a full restoration of the building and chapel was completed.
845 locals recommend
Musee Rodin
77 Rue de VarenneThe Hôtel Biron is a jewel of Parisian rocaille architecture, with its park that covers nearly three hectares, adding to its immense attraction and explaining the museum’s very high attendance. “Antiquity is my youth,” declared Rodin, meaning that his passion for Antiquity was a great source of inspiration. Late in 2005, a full restoration of the building and chapel was completed.
The Musée d'Orsay on the left bank of the Seine is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built between in 1898. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. It houses the largest collection of impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world, by painters including Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.
631 locals recommend
Gare Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay on the left bank of the Seine is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built between in 1898. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. It houses the largest collection of impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world, by painters including Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.
For lovers of Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Gauguin, Sisley, Degas...
189 locals recommend
Musee Marmottan Monet
2 Rue Louis BoillyFor lovers of Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Gauguin, Sisley, Degas...
An extremely complete Asian art collection known for being one of the most important in the world.
139 locals recommend
Musée national des arts asiatiques Guimet
6 Pl. d'IénaAn extremely complete Asian art collection known for being one of the most important in the world.
One of the major cultural center of French and international contemporary art.
227 locals recommend
Paris Museum of Modern Art
11 Av. du Président WilsonOne of the major cultural center of French and international contemporary art.
The Quai Branly Museum features the indigenous art and cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The museum collection has 450,000 objects, of which 3,500 are on display at any given time, in both permanent and temporary thematic exhibits. It opened in 2006, and is the newest of the major museums in Paris.
740 locals recommend
Musée du Quai Branly
37 Quai Jacques ChiracThe Quai Branly Museum features the indigenous art and cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The museum collection has 450,000 objects, of which 3,500 are on display at any given time, in both permanent and temporary thematic exhibits. It opened in 2006, and is the newest of the major museums in Paris.
Everything Else
The military school is a beautiful historic building closes the perspective of Mars that was built under Louis XV.
154 locals recommend
École Militaire
The military school is a beautiful historic building closes the perspective of Mars that was built under Louis XV.
Essentials
You will find all the necessary basic equipment, food, cosmetics, clothing, stationery to a very honnest price.
664 locals recommend
Monoprix
105 Rue de la ConventionYou will find all the necessary basic equipment, food, cosmetics, clothing, stationery to a very honnest price.
Getting Around
ADA Location
150 Bd de GrenelleFriendly car rental
La Motte-Picquet – Grenelle
Lines 6, 8, 10, easy
Air France
2 Rue Robert Esnault-PelterieBuses for Roissy Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports running every 30 mn.