• Sip a coffee at the Café de Flore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés In the heart of the intellectual district of St Germain, the Café de Flore is a must for observing passers-by and regulars. In each district, there’s a must-visit institution: the Café de la Paix at the Opera, the Coupole at Montparnasse, the Wepler Place de Clichy, the Vaudeville at Place de la Bourse, the Café Charbon rue d’Oberkampf…
• Arpenter Station F, the largest start-up campus in the world In the 13th arondissement, Station F, named after the former Halle Freyssinet, hosts more than 3,000 workstations under the same roof! The French Tech label is deployed throughout the country, and other major Parisian incubators support innovative start-ups like Numa, Le Cargo, Welcome City Lab.
• Stroll in the Tuileries Garden Between the Place de la Concorde and the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries Garden is a harmonious oasis, designed by famed garden architect André Le Nôtre in the 17th century. The garden is the ideal place to walk between basins and statues, conducive to improvised picnics.
• Marvel at the Cité des Sciences with the children How to learn while hing fun? Areas of discovery and experimentation are designed for children from two to seven years old, and juniors up to 12 years old. All the secrets of science are explained in a fun, dynamic way, interesting both to children and their parents. At La Villette, it’s party time!
• Go from Saint-Ouen Flea Market to Montaigne Avenue Paris is a place of dream shopping for those who love collect. Hunt for hidden treasures in the flea market, browse department store racks, find an original piece from a designer in the Marais, splurge on a luxury brand at the Avenue Montaigne, scout unusual finds on the Canal St Martin, buy beautiful objets d’art and prints in the shops of museums. Paris is the capital of beautiful things for good reason!
• Applaud the dancers of the Moulin Rouge and Lido Fairyland decorations, heart-pounding rhythms, shimmering costumes, dancers recruited from all over the world, rhinestones and glitter galore—your evening in these Parisian cabarets will be sparkling. The joyful tradition of music hall reviews, which dates back to the 19th century, continues with talent and innovation, at the Moulin Rouge, Lido, Crazy Horse Saloon, Paradis Latin, among others.
• List a selection of bistros to test Parisian bistronomy Many young chefs he embarked on the bistronomy, this inventive cuisine inspired by the traditional recipes of the famous French bistrots. Visitors enjoy affordable prices and incredible experiences at Chateaubriand, Dauphin, Porte 12, and Dilia. They he their place alongside Michelin-starred chefs such as Pierre Gagnaire, Jean-François Piège and Guy Soy, to name a few. And the historic brasseries also he their own atmosphere and their specialties. Just go for dinner at La Lorraine, Vaudeville or at Flo to find out!
• Vélib’ on the banks of the Seine, thinking about the Olympics of 2024 Discover Paris by bike on the landscaped banks of the Seine—it’s a bucolic pleasure for any city dweller! On the right or left bank, Parisians and passing visitors can be found in ephemeral restaurants and terrassed cafés, on rooftops and aboard musical barges. In 2024, the Summer Olympics will take place partly in the heart of Paris, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, in the Seine, the Champ de Mars, the Invalides, among other beloved spots in the City of Light.
• Experience the Seine Musical on Seguin Island This new musical complex is installed on an island of the Seine, opposite Boulogne-Billancourt. Primarily it offers concerts of classical music, but also jazz, rock, and ballets. It complements the already existing concert halls in Paris: the Philarmonie and Zénith in the Parc de la Villette, Accor Hotel Arena in Bercy, La Défense Arena, and the Opéra Bastille.
• Walk in the footsteps of the Impressionists in Auvers-sur-Oise (and go to Normandy to continue the journey) At the gates of the capital, the village of Auvers-sur-Oise has inspired Van Gogh, Corot, Daubigny, Boggio and many others. Some he left house-workshops open to visitors, allowing us to take a peek into the mind of these geniuses. The village castle also offers an “Impressionist Vision” exhibition leading through its different rooms. And by following the Seine west towards Giverny, Rouen, Honfleur and Étretat, you can approach the impressionist landscapes up close.