Mecca for night-owls | |
The Oberkampf district is always full of life from the evening into the early morning. Night owls can party the night away in the bars and clubs here |
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Mysterious lady | |
The Musée de Cluny boasts the medieval tapestry The Lady and the Unicorn, which is still a mystery today. The museum is worth a visit for its architecture alone: the Gothic structure was the headquarters of the monks of Cluny. In Roman times hot springs were found here and the remains of the baths can still be seen |
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Who is the fairest of them all? | |
A large rose garden and the concerts are the main attractions of the Parc de Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne. Apart from the stunning roses there are other elements of English landscape architecture to appreciate, such as artificial grottos, pavilions and man-made waterfalls |
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Monet’s Masterpieces | |
The Musée Marmottan houses more than 100 works by Claude Monet, including the painting famous for giving Impressionism its name. The museum is located in a park close to the Eiffel Tower |
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The aromas of the Orient | |
You can actually ‘smell’ this speciality shop, Izraël, from a distance |
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Twilight tour with dinner | |
What could be more romantic … An evening Seine cruise on the Calife is an indulgence – dinner menu included |
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Paris Beach | |
The Seine beach is hugely popular every year and offers summer fun at no charge, including lounging on the beach, rejuvenating mists, live music and beach volleyball |
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Old Paris | |
The canons feasted at Au Vieux Paris 500 years ago. The plush interior and oblique angled rooms invite you on a journey into the past |
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Antiques stroll | |
Rummage through odds and ends from grandmother’s attic in the assortment of back-to-back antique shops, handicraft shops and cafés in the Saint-Paul ‘village’ area |
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Multicultural market | |
Vendors from all over the world sell their wares ranging from the traditional to the exotic at Belleville Market |
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Upscale with a nostalgic touch | |
Wine connoisseurs will certainly find a bargain at the delicatessen Legrand Filles & Fils |
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Hip and happening | |
At the Brasilian hotspot Favela Chic, you eat first, then dance on the tables afterward |
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Dancing lessons | |
Join a salsa course at Le Balajo in preparation for a night out on the dance floor if you plan to keep up with things. South American rhythmic dances are still very popular |
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Ideal picnic venue | |
Experience the sensation of being on a grounded ship at the tip of the Île de la Cité – and enjoy a magnificent panorama of the city (Photo) |
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Rock out under the bridge | |
The Showcase Discothèque under the Pont Alexandre III hosts live concerts (Photo) |