Guidebook for Paris
Sightseeing
An 8 minute walk from our place. You can access the top for better views.
888 locals recommend
L'Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile
An 8 minute walk from our place. You can access the top for better views.
12 min walk from our place. With all-year-round world class exhibitions. A beautiful well preserved area.
483 locals recommend
Grand Palais
3 Av. du Général Eisenhower12 min walk from our place. With all-year-round world class exhibitions. A beautiful well preserved area.
Take the Bus 22 from our place to alight at "Place du Trocadero" overseeing the Eiffel tower.
2943 locals recommend
Eiffel Tower
5 Av. Anatole FranceTake the Bus 22 from our place to alight at "Place du Trocadero" overseeing the Eiffel tower.
iconic bridge with a little park that runs off the middle of the bridge leading to The mini Statue of Libery.
Bridge is prominently seen in the movie "Last Tango in Paris"
73 locals recommend
Castorama Bir Hakeim
iconic bridge with a little park that runs off the middle of the bridge leading to The mini Statue of Libery.
Bridge is prominently seen in the movie "Last Tango in Paris"
The mini Statue of Liberty (as in New York). Runs off Bir-Hakeim bridge.
107 locals recommend
L'île aux Cygnes
Allée des CygnesThe mini Statue of Liberty (as in New York). Runs off Bir-Hakeim bridge.
Champs-Élysées
The famous strip for shopping and food
The famous Opera house in Paris with very good international performances from all over the world.
Book tickets online and in advance.
1196 locals recommend
Palais Garnier
Place de l'OpéraThe famous Opera house in Paris with very good international performances from all over the world.
Book tickets online and in advance.
Sacré-Cœur
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreOne of the most impressive Basilicas in Paris
Built in the style of Greek Architecture. It is big and magnificent.
124 locals recommend
La Madeleine
Place de la MadeleineBuilt in the style of Greek Architecture. It is big and magnificent.
An hour by train from Paris. Tickets are affordable and easy to get at any RER station. A must see if you have the time.
171 locals recommend
Versailles
An hour by train from Paris. Tickets are affordable and easy to get at any RER station. A must see if you have the time.
Parks & Nature
The Park near our place, 2 min walk. A popular jogging spot, one round of the park is equivalent to 1km.
1344 locals recommend
Parc Monceau
35 Bd de CourcellesThe Park near our place, 2 min walk. A popular jogging spot, one round of the park is equivalent to 1km.
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
1 Rue BotzarisBig lovely park akin to New York's Central Park
Parc Rives de Seine
Nice to sit along the river and have a picnic.
Arts & Culture
Things to see
The Centre Pompidou
Louvre Museum
Rue de RivoliMusée National Picasso-Paris
5 Rue de ThorignyFondation Louis Vuitton
8 Av. du Mahatma Gandhiusually some interesting exhibitions on
contemporary art scene and has a trendy coffeeshop and restaurant, next to the museum of modern art
693 locals recommend
Palais de Tokyo
13 Av. du Président Wilsoncontemporary art scene and has a trendy coffeeshop and restaurant, next to the museum of modern art
Just opposite the Grand Palais. It hosts a wonderful art and sculpture collection including Roman artefacts.
Entry is always FREE!
218 locals recommend
Petit Palais
Avenue Winston ChurchillJust opposite the Grand Palais. It hosts a wonderful art and sculpture collection including Roman artefacts.
Entry is always FREE!
Disneyland Paris
Boulevard de ParcDisneyland Paris
The Carrier Foundation of Contemporary Art
322 locals recommend
Cartier Foundation (Fondation Cartier Pour L'art Contemporain)
261 Bd RaspailThe Carrier Foundation of Contemporary Art
Free entry to the permanent collection. There may be special exhibitions that require an entry fee
227 locals recommend
Paris Museum of Modern Art
11 Av. du Président WilsonFree entry to the permanent collection. There may be special exhibitions that require an entry fee
Musee Rodin
77 Rue de VarenneRodin Museum
Many works from 19th century sculptors and also good collection of impressionist paintings. Arrive early to avoid cues.
About 15 mins walk from the apartment.
1191 locals recommend
Musée d'Orsay
1 Rue de la Légion d'HonneurMany works from 19th century sculptors and also good collection of impressionist paintings. Arrive early to avoid cues.
About 15 mins walk from the apartment.
Essentials
Convenience stores
Franprix
19 Bd Henri IVMonop'
42 Rue Saint-Maur2 min walk, closes at 10:45pm
Monop'
42 Rue Saint-MaurNear our place
Everything Else
Starbucks
11 Bd de VaugirardNearest to our place, small but cosy
Shopping
Popular mall with all the brands. Remember to get tax rebates.
1878 locals recommend
Stand KENZO Maroquinerie Homme
40 Bd HaussmannPopular mall with all the brands. Remember to get tax rebates.
A popular outlet village for most brands. Need to take a train to get there.
185 locals recommend
La Vallee Village
3 Cr de la GaronneA popular outlet village for most brands. Need to take a train to get there.
Disney Store
44 Av. des Champs-ÉlyséesThe biggest Disney store in Paris on Champs-Élysées
Louis Vuitton Maison
101 Av. des Champs-ÉlyséesThe main Louis Vuitton, usually there is a queue to get in.
Gucci
60 Av. MontaigneGucci
Cartier
154 Av. des Champs-ÉlyséesCartier
Ralph Lauren Flagship Store St. Germain
173 Bd Saint-GermainRalph Lauren's Flagship Store
Food Scene
All the recommendations here are not far from our place and many are walking distance.
French, Italian and Asian.
12 min walking distance. One of our favourite restaurants, very trendy and impressive, great food and not too pricey. Just behind Grand Palais. Usually do not need to book.
43 locals recommend
Minipalais
3 Av. Winston Churchill12 min walking distance. One of our favourite restaurants, very trendy and impressive, great food and not too pricey. Just behind Grand Palais. Usually do not need to book.
Pizza Pino
31-33 Av. des Champs-ÉlyséesA good Pizza restaurant reasonably priced.
A popular spot for celebrities to hang out. Walking distance from our place.
55 locals recommend
L'Avenue
41 Av. MontaigneA popular spot for celebrities to hang out. Walking distance from our place.
Fouquet's
99 Av. des Champs-ÉlyséesThe famous Le Fouquet. Walking distance from our place.
Kotteri Ramen Naritake
31 Rue des Petits ChampsThe best Ramen in Paris
ïnuï - Poke Bowl à Paris
4 Rue de SurèneFood is homemade with high-quality products.
Okamé
235 Rue du Faubourg Saint-HonoréAuthentic Japanese Food
Del Papa
135 Av. de MalakoffGood Italian food.
Bensaï
161 Rue du Faubourg Saint-HonoréHot pot
Le Boétie
61 Rue la BoétieFresh and original takeaway. Everything is organic, seasonal and homemade.
La Pause Libanaise
10 Rue de l'IslyLebanese food.