Guidebook for Paris
Essentials
Franprix
108 Av. Jean LoliveMarket Paris Maubeuge
33 Rue de MaubeugeGetting Around
Poissonnière
Five minutes' walk to Gare du Nord, and then one stop on the RER B gets you to the stadium at La Plaine Stade de France to enjoy UEFA European Championship (Euro 2016) from June 10th to July 10th 2016!
677 locals recommend
Gare du Nord station
18 Rue de DunkerqueFive minutes' walk to Gare du Nord, and then one stop on the RER B gets you to the stadium at La Plaine Stade de France to enjoy UEFA European Championship (Euro 2016) from June 10th to July 10th 2016!
Food Scene
Restaurant, delicatessen and wine cellar offering a range of delicious dishes encompassing French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine
21 locals recommend
Aux Pipalottes Gourmandes
49 Rue Marguerite de RochechouartRestaurant, delicatessen and wine cellar offering a range of delicious dishes encompassing French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine
A refined yet minimalist decor with stripped-down walls, cosy leather benches, oval mirrors, and an open kitchen. Sumptuous cuisine!
96 locals recommend
Richer
2 Rue RicherA refined yet minimalist decor with stripped-down walls, cosy leather benches, oval mirrors, and an open kitchen. Sumptuous cuisine!
Chef Katsuaki Okiyama, who previously worked for Robuchon and Taillevent, specialises in explosive gastronomy and vibrant plates, fusing Japanese and French cuisine. Reserve around two months in advance for an evening meal and a few days for lunch time dining – it's that good!
65 locals recommend
Abri
92 Rue du Faubourg PoissonnièreChef Katsuaki Okiyama, who previously worked for Robuchon and Taillevent, specialises in explosive gastronomy and vibrant plates, fusing Japanese and French cuisine. Reserve around two months in advance for an evening meal and a few days for lunch time dining – it's that good!
Piccola Toscana
10 Rue RochambeauA small, cosy restaurant to enjoy proper Tuscan cuisine
Le Tout Monde
4 Rue AffreExcellent wine bar and restaurant
Deco by Philippe Starck + cuisine by Alain Senderens; an excellent cosmopolitan atmosphere!
423 locals recommend
Mama Shelter Paris East
109 Rue de BagnoletDeco by Philippe Starck + cuisine by Alain Senderens; an excellent cosmopolitan atmosphere!
Fresh, healthful, completely unconventional bento-style dishes accompanied by an amazing selection of organic and natural wines and much, much more.
140 locals recommend
Nanashi Paradis
31 Rue de ParadisFresh, healthful, completely unconventional bento-style dishes accompanied by an amazing selection of organic and natural wines and much, much more.
Arts & Culture
Designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, it is home to the National Museum of Modern Art, with internationally renowned exhibitions on the top floor, where visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris and its rooftops
2590 locals recommend
The Centre Pompidou
Designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, it is home to the National Museum of Modern Art, with internationally renowned exhibitions on the top floor, where visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris and its rooftops
An Egyptian Revival Art Deco landmark cinema, with a restaurant, a bar and a terrace overlooking Le Sacré Cœur
486 locals recommend
Le Louxor
170 Bd de MagentaAn Egyptian Revival Art Deco landmark cinema, with a restaurant, a bar and a terrace overlooking Le Sacré Cœur
Noted for its sumptuous decoration and impressive main auditorium, this is the largest cinema theatre in Europe
453 locals recommend
Grand Rex
1 Bd PoissonnièreNoted for its sumptuous decoration and impressive main auditorium, this is the largest cinema theatre in Europe
One of the oldest French dramatic and musical institutions along with the Opéra de Paris and the Comédie-Française
23 locals recommend
National Theater of the Opera Comique
1 Pl. BoieldieuOne of the oldest French dramatic and musical institutions along with the Opéra de Paris and the Comédie-Française
A change from Paris' larger museums, here is the exclusive domain of the artist, carefully put together in the private family mansion. With his Academic, Romantic and Italianised styles, Gustave Moreau empitomises the eclectic artist
95 locals recommend
Gustave Moreau National Museum
14 Rue Catherine de La RochefoucauldA change from Paris' larger museums, here is the exclusive domain of the artist, carefully put together in the private family mansion. With his Academic, Romantic and Italianised styles, Gustave Moreau empitomises the eclectic artist
One of Paris' three literary museums, this cottage-style museum is located in the house of the painter Ary Scheffer, built in 1830. Situated in Pigalle, in ‘La Nouvelle Athènes’, the museum recreates a harmonious historical setting evoking the romantic period
535 locals recommend
Museum of Romantic Life
16 Rue ChaptalOne of Paris' three literary museums, this cottage-style museum is located in the house of the painter Ary Scheffer, built in 1830. Situated in Pigalle, in ‘La Nouvelle Athènes’, the museum recreates a harmonious historical setting evoking the romantic period
Madame Tussauds has got nothing on this incredible wax work museum, one of the oldest in Europe, complete with beautiful baroque architecture and a hall of mirrors.
686 locals recommend
Grévin Museum
10 Bd MontmartreMadame Tussauds has got nothing on this incredible wax work museum, one of the oldest in Europe, complete with beautiful baroque architecture and a hall of mirrors.
Parks & Nature
Enjoy its centenary trees and the Couvent des Récollets, an old convent turned cultural centre, coupled with flats which welcome artists for temporary residences. Ideal for wandering and a drink!
145 locals recommend
Villemin Garden
14 Rue des RécolletsEnjoy its centenary trees and the Couvent des Récollets, an old convent turned cultural centre, coupled with flats which welcome artists for temporary residences. Ideal for wandering and a drink!
One of the biggest original green spaces in Paris (25 hectares). Caves and waterfalls, a suspended bridge, a high viewpoint, exotic trees, and a beautiful artificial lake
2265 locals recommend
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
1 Rue BotzarisOne of the biggest original green spaces in Paris (25 hectares). Caves and waterfalls, a suspended bridge, a high viewpoint, exotic trees, and a beautiful artificial lake
Drinks & Nightlife
Hosting many renowned artists from the international jazz scene and elsewhere in world music. Excellent ambience and acoustics
128 locals recommend
New Morning
7/9 Rue des Petites ÉcuriesHosting many renowned artists from the international jazz scene and elsewhere in world music. Excellent ambience and acoustics
Sightseeing
Only a 15 minute walk away to enjoy one of the most beautiful places of the capital
2106 locals recommend
Sacré-Cœur
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreOnly a 15 minute walk away to enjoy one of the most beautiful places of the capital
14 Rue d'Abbeville
14 Rue d'AbbevilleAn amazing Art Nouveau building by architects Alexandre and Édouard Autant (1901)
Nicknamed the ‘Little India’ of Paris, the Brady Passage is an exotic invitation to discover the tastes and traditions of India
150 locals recommend
Passage Brady
46 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisNicknamed the ‘Little India’ of Paris, the Brady Passage is an exotic invitation to discover the tastes and traditions of India
Full of architectural treasures, this roofed passage is also a must for avid stamp collectors
141 locals recommend
Passage des Panoramas
Passage des PanoramasFull of architectural treasures, this roofed passage is also a must for avid stamp collectors
Ideas, objects, inventions. Art is effervescent in this passage located in the neighbourhood of Montorgueil
100 locals recommend
Passage du Grand Cerf
145 Rue Saint-DenisIdeas, objects, inventions. Art is effervescent in this passage located in the neighbourhood of Montorgueil
Architectural prowess and grace – come and see a sporting event, a concert, or simply relive the greatest moments during a visit to France's national stadium
385 locals recommend
Stade de France
Place du CornillonArchitectural prowess and grace – come and see a sporting event, a concert, or simply relive the greatest moments during a visit to France's national stadium