Paris may be the City of Love, but you don’t have to be a couple on Cloud Nine to have a good time here. The French capital is exciting and new things are just waiting to be discovered on every corner. Here you’ll find out more about all the places you need to have seen.
Go swimming
During the cold time of year, the weather can get pretty uncomfortable. Time to interrupt your sightseeing tour and swim a few laps at the indoor pool.
19 Rue de Pontoise
www.carilis.fr
© Piscine Pontoise
Food & drink
After an eventful day, your tummy wants to be filled and your thirst quenched. Le Schmuck serves delicious food and even more delicious cocktails. The atmosphere is the icing on the cake.
1 Rue de Condé
www.facebook.com/SchmuckRestaurant
© Le Schmuck
Look
Art is as much a part of Paris as fashion and good food. A fascinating collection of contemporary artworks can be seen at Fondation Louis Vuitton. The building itself, designed by famous architect Frank Gehry, will put you in the mood for a museum visit.
8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi
www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr
© Fondation Louis Vuitton
Shopping spree
If you love beautiful things, then this concept store is the place for you. From women’s and men’s clothing to office articles and home accessories, this store has everything the heart desires. The café is worth a visit in itself.
111 Boulevard Beaumarchais
www.merci-merci.com
© Merci
Kitchen spy
Getting to know other people and cultures through the stomach? That’s what Kialatok has set out to do. The cooking events are an opportunity to try your hand yourself and improve your culinary skills while you’re at it.
74 Rue Philippe de Girard
www.kialatok.fr
© Kialatok
Fun guaranteed
Sometimes you just have to be a kid again. And there are few better places for it than Disneyland Paris. Rollercoasters, merry-go-rounds and heroes from the big screen promise fun for big and small.
Marne-la-Vallée
www.disneylandparis.com
© Disneyland®Paris
Looking for some culture?
This is a museum of a different kind. The Carpenters Workshop Gallery puts functional sculptures on display – and turns home furnishings into works of art.
54 Rue de la Verrerie
www.carpentersworkshopgallery.com
© Carpenters Workshop Gallery
Time for a drink
Fish, meat and delicious salads, but also fantastic after-work drinks are yours to enjoy at Chez Jeannette. The interior is a mix of hip bar with living room flair.
47 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis
www.chez-jeannette.zenchef.com
© Chez Jeannette
Go for a spin
A special way to get to know Paris: Discover the hidden corners of the city at night in an old Citroën 2CV. Unbelievably romantic!
12 Rue Violet
www.midnightinparisonwheels.com
© Midnight in Paris on Wheels
Soothe your sweet tooth
Macaroons, pastries and chocolates – the French sure know how to soothe the savage sweet tooth. At Laduree, they’re especially good at it.
75 Avenue des Champs-Élysées
www.laduree.com
© Ladurée Champs Elysées