Things to do in Paris

Pont Alexandre III

Ornate, late 19th-century arched bridge in a Beaux Arts style & named after a Russian czar.

Shakespeare and Company

Iconic, English-language bookstore stocking new & used titles in bohemian surrounds since 1951.

Printemps Haussmann

Elegant department store in an iconic building with 10 domes selling fashion, beauty & luxury items.

Grand Palais

Art nouveau hall with domed glass roof, built in 1900, hosting exhibitions and cultural events.

BHV Marais

Bouillon République

Plush restaurant with an old-world vibe serving classic broth, plus seafood dishes & desserts.

Atelier des Lumières

Unique art center presenting classic pieces in immersive music- & video-accompanied exhibitions.

Place des Vosges

Oldest planned square in Paris, lined with trees and red brick houses, built by Henri IV in 1612.

Musée Grévin

Family-friendly wax museum with lifelike models of French historic and contemporary figures.

Bois de Vincennes

City green space on 995 hectares with biking/hiking trails & lakes, plus a botanical garden & zoo.

Westfield Forum des Halles

Petit Palais

Richly decorated 1900 building, housing eclectic fine arts dating from Renaissance to 20th century.

Parc de Bercy

City park with mature trees, a vineyard & an orangery, plus a duck pond & 3 old wine warehouses.

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

19th-century park in former quarry, with tall trees, lake, waterfalls and old, iron railway bridge.

Bercy Village

Le Procope

Traditional coq au vin, snails & steaks at a 1600s brasserie with vintage decor & street tables.

Place de la Bastille

The July Column rises above this iconic square's bars & cafes, former site of the Bastille prison.

Accor Arena

Pyramid-shaped, 17,000-seat, indoor venue hosting major music, sports and cultural events.

Chouchou

Classic regional & North African dishes in a buzzy eatery with a terrace & late-night hours.

Bois de Boulogne

Former royal hunting grounds, now a huge public park with lakes, nature trails & botanical gardens.