For a quick and freshly-made crepe while wandering through the Latin quarter, stop by the little stand on rue de la Harpe and boulevard Saint Germain. The panini are not bad, either, and for just 3€, are the cheapest snack in the [more...]

If you don't have the cash to wow your Valentine with a meal at the famed Tour d'Argent restaurant, you can pick up a gourmet gift at the restaurant's boutique across the street. While still highly priced, a small box of chocolates for [more...]

Twenty-nine meters between the rue de la Huchette and the quai Saint Michel make up the most narrow street in Paris. The rue du Chat qui Pêche (the "street of the fishing cat") has been around since the 16th century and is a curiosity [more...]

If you're interested in science, check out the Musée Curie and see where the famous husband-and-wife team made major advancements in chemistry, notably with the discovery of radium. The laboratory is preserved and offers a peak into [more...]

If you find yourself wandering down the busy rue Mouffetard, catch your breath and turn onto the charming Passage des Postes. This tiny little pedestrian street connects rues Mouffetard and Lhomond, just below the rue de l'Epée de [more...]

The Museum of Natural History is a historical monument unto itself: the gardens opened in 1635 in order to grow medicinal plants and it became a national museum after the Revolution. Since then, the garden and the buildings on its [more...]

The famed Tour d'Argent (silver tower) restaurant has lost two stars over the last fifteen years, but the gourmet restaurant's legendary history (which spans over 400 years) keeps diners coming back. The scenery doesn't get any better: [more...]

This family-run seafood restaurant on the charming rue Pontoise is a friendly spot for a romantic evening or a special occasion with friends or family (the round table can fit 6-8). La Marée Verte's prix-fixe menu (around 30€) is a [more...]

The centrally-located Le Grenier de Notre Dame, a vegetarian and vegan restaurant, is a great alternative to the sub-par and intense restaurants in the area around Notre Dame.

It's not 4-star dining, but the options are solid, [more...]

According to hagiographical texts, as a young woman Saint Genviève saved the city of Paris from a 5th-century attack by the Huns. The remains of the saint are housed in a shrine in the Saint Etienne du Mont church, just behind the [more...]

Formerly the Church of Sainte Genviève, the Revolutionary leaders and subsequent regimes made this Neo-Classical holy place into a Pantheon dedicated to the "great men" of the nation. It is the final resting place of these secular [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...]

Sometimes you just crave potato skins, beer, and sports on big screen TV's. Showing all major football, basketball, and hockey games while serving up delicious snacks and thirst-quenching beer, the Great Canadian is my favorite sports [more...]

Yes, there exists a 3€ pint in Paris! The Wall, a little pub just off the Place de la Contrescarpe, is a Parisian college student hang-out that's close to the lively rue Mouffetard, but also off the beaten path. The back room is a [more...]

The Long Hop is a laid-back English-speaking pub just off the Place Maubert, on rue Frédéric Sauton, in the Latin quarter. When the weather is nice, the enormous terrace is open until midnight, making it a great place to people-watch. [more...]

Chef Yves Camdeborde's cheerful bistro isn't very big, but the quality of the food is outstanding. From the classic croque monsieur to an all-out tasting menu (evenings only) featuring foie gras, crémeux de céleri, and other [more...]

We're big fans of the Vélib' municipal system of bicycle rental, but sometimes you want to go biking for hours without worrying about returning the bicycle every half hour or so! Rent bikes for a half day (7,5 €), full day (14 €), [more...]

The line of Parisian students standing outside Le Cèdre restaurant says it all: this place is the best for delicious Lebanese sandwiches. Don't worry about the wait, though, as they are usually quick to serve.

Perfect for a [more...]

The area around the Pantheon is lively for dining and night life, but get there in time for sunset for a romantic pre-dinner walk. As the sun sets the monument is lit up and makes for a pretty sight, especially from the plaza in front [more...]

Just behind the Luxembourg Gardens and off of boulevard Saint Michel lies the rue Monsieur le Prince, a charming little stretch of lively Japanese restaurants.

From what we've tried so far, it seems you can't go wrong in your [more...]