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...]

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...]

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...]

Created in 1862, just after rural Batignolles became part of the city of Paris, this pleasant green space still offers respite. The Square des Batignolles has a little creek framed by weeping willows, a pond with a fountain, walking [more...]

The surprises and thrills of secret, offbeat Paris await you on an intimate, custom-designed tour by Richard Nehem of Eye Prefer Paris. A far cry from the double-decker buses or the Da Vinci Code tours at the Louvre, you'll discover a [more...]

In stark contrast to the surrounding 17th-century buildings, the modern columns by Daniel Buren are scattered around the cours d'honneur in a display of contemporary conceptual art. It's worth a detour if you're wandering around the [more...]

Young Parisiens can enjoy a little history and culture, too: Paris d'enfants guided tours for children (from ages 5 and up) offer engaging stories about the secrets and mysteries of Parisian monuments. The city comes alive for children, [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...]

If you've never wandered around the Batignolles neighborhood, make it the destination for your next evening out. Batignolles - the area west of avenue de Clichy and boulevard des Batignolles, is quite trendy amongst the locals and is [more...]

A romantic walk down the Allée des Cygnes is especially enchanting in the fall, with a canopy of colorful trees above and the crisp smell of fallen leaves below.

Take the metro to Bir Hakeim and walk towards the Seine and down [more...]

Two centuries ago, before the advent of electric lighting, Parisian architects designed glass-covered passages throughout central neighborhoods. These "galleries" continue to shine and are well worth an afternoon of romantic strolling [more...]

At the top of the lively rue Mouffetard sits the Place de la Contrescarpe, a charming little village square with a fountain at its center, which also happens to be the subject of a classic Jacques Brel song.

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The most famous ice cream in Paris is without a doubt Bertillon. The most popular place to get it is at the Bertillon ice cream stand on rue Du Bellay on the Ile Saint Louis, just across the bridge from Notre Dame cathedral.

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One of the most romantic spots to watch the sun go down is the Pont de la Tournelle. It is so close to the heart of it all, and yet so calm...With a perfect view of Notre Dame Cathedral, the île de la cité, and the Eiffel Tower in the [more...]

Even if you know nothing about sculpture, a couple of hours at the Rodin Museum Gardens is a valuable respite from routine. The setting can stimulate reflection and discussion as pensive as the Thinker statue, or as light-hearted as [more...]

Getting from point A to point B on the bustling streets of Paris isn't always easy. Why not enjoy the ride? Rent a bicycle ("vélo" in French) for a song with the new Velib' municipal program and take advantage of the nearly 400 km of [more...]

Partially underground, partially open, the bit north of Republique -- between rue du Fbg du Temple and Park de la Villette -- is lovely at almost any time of year. In fall with the fading leaves this is the perfect place for an aimless [more...]

A walk from Bastille to the "Bois de Vincennes" park. It's a pretty plant-lined walk using the platform for old train tracks so you're above the city. Sadly not for cycling or dogs, but great for a jog or walk. Entrance is at Bastille [more...]

Rendezvous in front of the station Palais Royal, where a strange sculpture made up of what looks a bit like Christmas tree balls, called the Kiosque des Noctambules, arches over the metro entrance. Surrounding it are a few benches under [more...]

Shopping is a pleasure in the Rue du Four, a nice street of the Saint Germain neighborhood where fashion primes. Like any shopping favorite, it gets crowded, though, so better to go during the week, and exploring the surrounding, [more...]