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Quirky yet cosy, Boubale is Le Grand Mazarin’s street-level bar-restaurant.
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Flamboyant new Paris hotel channels Wes Anderson with eye-popping aesthetics

This vivacious hotel is exquisitely crafted and superbly located, making it a fabulous addition to Paris’ high-end hotel scene.

  • by Steve McKenna
Visit Arc de Triomphe during rare free windows.

Ten of the best things to do for free in Paris

You don’t have to empty your wallet to absorb culture or relax in Paris. Some of the city’s most enjoyable experiences won’t cost a cent.

  • by Brian Johnston
The art of picnicking in Paris.

No chips: How to picnic the Parisian way

Produce a bag of chips or can of soft drink and you’ll be guillotined by public opinion.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Dirty Lemon: This trendy cocktail bar serves fresh-pressed juice cocktails with a Mediterranean twist.

Paris’ best places to eat and drink

From where to get the city’s best croissant, to cold-pressed juice cocktails and an unparalleled coq au vin, discover the new Paris by mouth.

  • by Divya Bala
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The mosque’s internal courtyard is an oasis of serenity.

10 great things in Paris most visitors (and some locals) miss

Already had an eyeful of the Eiffel? There are a few hidden gems in the City of Lights that some of the locals don’t even know about.

  • by Divya Bala
Paris’ first and only officially designated château hotel lives up to its castle-like moniker.

The best places to stay in Paris

From luxurious boutique hotels once inhabited by the Hermès family to more humble hidden gems, Paris offers a plethora of choices for the discerning traveller.

  • by Divya Bala
Paris Plages: no need to miss out on the beach while visiting the City of Lights in summer.

The best times to visit Paris

From scorching sundowners on the banks of the Seine to snow-covered strolls in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris has a temperature to suit all tastes.

  • by Divya Bala
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Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to Paris

From hidden green spaces to supermarket wine, it’s the unexpected aspects of this very particular culture that truly captivate.

  • by Divya Bala
Saint Germain’s Cafe de Flore is perfect for a blow-out lunch.

The must-do highlights of Paris in three days

The following itinerary is not a race against the clock, but rather a celebration of the art of wandering à la Français, inspired by the French term, ‘flàner’.

  • by Divya Bala