France’s capital is a global centre for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Besides its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its outdoor cafes, which will give you plenty of opportunities to enjoy casual dining and people-watching. Paris’ fine-dining restaurants, bistros, markets and patisseries reflect other aspects of France’s famed culinary heritage. Discover the designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Visit the famed Louvre museum, which houses Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” or the Musée d’Orsay, which showcases works by Degas, Monet and Renoir. Explore the historically bohemian neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés or Montmartre, home to Sacré-Coeur Basilica and sweeping hilltop views. For a bustling nightlife scene, head to Marais where nightclubs sit among restored 17th-century mansions.
