Make it an evening of board games with friends at Apparemment Café, where comfortable couches make this café a cozy living room away from home. There are also rows of books ready for the borrowing, so feel free to drop by for an [more...]

According to some people interested in the off-beat and occult, the 16th-century Saint Merri Church in the Marais is filled with strange and unusual symbols you wouldn't expect to see in a holy place. A bizarre statue of a sort of [more...]

The handsome stationary shops along the rue du Pont Louis-Philippe (between the rue de l'Hôtel de Ville and the rue François Miron) are a feast for the eyes. From the latest in minimalist design to hand-made papers and journals, it's [more...]

For a great sushi meal at a reasonable price, Allo Sushi in the Marais is my favorite spot. The delicious miso soup is close to the real thing (so often the "miso" soup in Paris is just chicken broth). Best of all, the spicy tuna is [more...]

While you probably don't need anything from this darling boutique, you will probably want it all. From French chic housewares to imported fabrics and clothing, Antoine & Lili boutiques are a feast for the eyes. Crystal chandeliers [more...]

Named after the spa's cheery owner, Ségolène Heurtaut, Ségo'Spa is a quiet and friendly little spot for an afternoon of pampering. The gommage (scrub) treatment is full-body exfoliation followed by a relaxing rinse. Lavender oil [more...]

The Musée Carnavalet houses all sorts of artifacts that relate to the history of Paris. Over 100 rooms in two beautiful old mansions (the 16th-century Hôtel Carnavalet and the 17th-century Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau) tell the [more...]

This Old Regime building is as much a part of the French History Museum as the artifacts and documents held inside. The 15th-century Hôtel de Soubise was renovated in the 17th and 18th centuries and has housed the National Archives [more...]

Gérard Mulot is famed to sell the most mouth-watering croissants in Paris, but there is so much more: sandwiches, chocolate, desserts...even the baguette is worth a try. Stop in for a snack or a quick lunch if you're wandering around [more...]

The collection at the Centre Pompidou is sure to please: from Post-Impressionism to Pop Art, the modern and contemporary works are well-displayed and in a building that is itself a work of contemporary art, with exposed pipes and [more...]

Friendly English-speaking staff and an urban decor make the Lizard Lounge stand out on this quaint street of the Marais. The cocktails are delicious (and they don't skimp on the ingredients...), so it's a good place to meet friends for [more...]

Open on the rue Vieille du Temple since spring 2007, Breizh Café serves up the best crêpes in town. Forget the rubbery, re-heated version you get in the Latin quarter at 2am: the crêpes at
Breizh are the real thing, and made [more...]

From late November to January each year, the Mairie du 3eme is illuminated with pretty blue lights. As you make your way to the holiday display, stroll up and down rue de Bretagne and enjoy the lighted crowns that decorate each [more...]

Stop in to Page 35 crêperie at any time of day for a snack, something warm to drink, and a look at the latest art works on display in the minimalist modern setting. The delectable crêpes come in every sweet and savory flavor, [more...]

Time your visit to the Centre Pompidou modern art museum so that you will be in the building at sunset. Take the series of escalators (those big transparent tubes) to the top and admire the panoramic views. One of the best sunset spots [more...]

The fashionistas of the hippest neighborhood in Paris flock to La Perle for drinks at any time of the evening. It's the only cafe for blocks and conveniently located to many fashion-industry offices, which must explain the hipsters' [more...]

With a cozy terrace, friendly staff, and delicious takes on the classics of bistro cooking, Les Philosophes stands above many of the restaurants of the trendy Marais neighborhood.

The location just couldn't be better: on the [more...]

As you wander through the galleries of this photography museum you are sure to find a photo, a collection, or an artist's style that resonates with you and sparks conversation.

Housing contemporary photographs and several [more...]

Off the beaten path of the Marais neighborhood's polished, trendy hang-outs is a tiny little bar serving dirt-cheap beers on tap with plenty of anti-establishment attitude.

The Politburo is a kitschy space reminiscent of the [more...]

Madrid is only a short plane ride from Paris, but you don't even have to go that far for authentic tapas, sangria, and that laid-back Spanish atmosphere.

Stroll over to Les Piétons ("the pedestrians") tapas bar on the popular [more...]