A relaxed rooftop escape with sweeping Montmartre views, ideal for sunset cocktails and light bites in a social, open-air setting.This is a local terrace secret.
55 Blvd Marguerite de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris, France
Order: Fresh seasonal tapas and charcuterie paired with a crisp rosé or classic French cocktail
EAT & DRINK
LA JACOBINE
A cozy Latin Quarter bistro tucked down a quiet historic alley, loved for timeless French comfort food.
59–61 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris, France
Order: French onion soup, duck confit, truffle ravioli, and house-made desserts
Introducing
MAMIE COLETTE
A cozy Montmartre favorite serving home-style French classics in a true neighborhood setting.
17 Rue des Trois Frères, 75018 Paris, France
Order: Beef stew, sausage with aligot and foie gras
EAT & DRINK
CHEZ FERNAND CHRISTINE
A classic Left Bank bistro known for hearty French dishes and an excellent wine list.
9 Rue Christine, 75006 Paris, France
Order: Bone marrow, escargot, beef bourguignon, or steak frites with Burgundy
EAT & DRINK
CAMILLE CAFE
An easygoing Marais café perfect for brunch or a quiet coffee between shops.
24 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris, France
Order: Cappuccino and pastries
SHOP
PASSAGE DES PANORAMAS
One of Paris’s oldest covered passages, filled with antique bookstores, stamp shops, and intimate cafés that reward slow wandering.
11 Boulevard Montmartre, 75002 Paris, France
Shop: Antiques, books, vintage paper, gifts
SHOP
LE MARCHE AUX DE SAINT-QUEN
The world’s largest flea market where serious vintage lovers hunt for one-of-a-kind furniture, fashion, art, and collectibles with true Parisian character.
A cult-favorite French brand known for effortless basics, lived-in color palettes, and the ultimate Parisian off-duty style.
54 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris, France
Shop: Apparel, accessories, casual essentials
SHOP
HISTOIRES DES PARFUMS
A niche fragrance house creating literary-inspired scents that feel personal, layered, and unmistakably French.
120 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris, France
Shop: Scent, perfume, fragrance gifts
SHOP
PRINTEMPS HAUSSMANN 7e CIEL
A chic rooftop destination atop Printemps offering fashion, beauty, and dining with sweeping views over Paris.
64 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France
Shop: Apparel, beauty, gifts, concept retail
SHOP
59 RIVOLI
A vibrant, artist-run building where working studios and rotating galleries offer original art straight from the creators themselves.
59 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
Shop: Art, handmade objects, creative gifts
STAY
HÔTEL ROCHECHOUART
A beautifully restored Art Deco hotel offering relaxed eleganceand rooftop views at the edge of Pigalle and Montmartre.
55 Boulevard Marguerite de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris, France
Neighborhood: Montmartre
STAY
MAISON SAINTONGE
A charming, small-scale hotel in the heart of Le Marais that feels personal, well-designed, and refreshingly approachable in price.
16 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris, France
Neighborhood: Le Marais
STAY
MAISON PROUST HOTEL & SPA LA MER
A richly detailed literary-inspired hotel with intimate rooms, candlelit salons, and a spa that feels like stepping into Parisian history.
26 Rue de Picardie, 75003 Paris, France
Neighborhood: Le Marais
STAY
AIRBNBS IN LE MARAIS OR SAINT-GERMAIN-DES-PRÉS
Renting a Parisian apartment offers the most authentic way to experience daily French life—morning coffee runs, local markets, and slow evenings at home.
Varies by listing
Neighborhood: Le Marais or Saint-Germain-des-Prés
EXPLORE
MUSÉE PICASSO
An intimate afternoon escape into Picasso’s world, set inside a grand Marais mansion with beautifully curated galleries.
5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris, France
Activity: Art, museum, cultural exploration
EXPLORE
FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON
A striking contemporary art museum housed in a Frank Gehry–designed building that feels as inspiring as the exhibitions inside.
8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris, France
Activity: Art, architecture, cultural experience
EXPLORE
SHOP THE MARAIS NEIGHBORHOOD
Le Marais blends historic streets with independent boutiques, vintage finds, and effortless Parisian style best discovered by wandering without a plan.
Le Marais, 3rd & 4th arrondissements, 75003–75004 Paris, France
Activity: Shopping, neighborhood wandering, cafés
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WEEKEND IN MONTMARTRE ARTS DISTRICT
Montmartre rewards slow exploration with cobblestone streets, artist studios, and sweeping city views that feel worlds away from central Paris.
Montmartre, 18th arrondissement, 75018 Paris, France
Activity: Arts & culture, walking, scenic exploration
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PARIS FLEA MARKETS
A treasure hunt through the world’s largest flea market, where vintage furniture, fashion, and curiosities reward patient explorers.
Rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen, France
Activity: Vintage shopping, antiques, browsing
EXPLORE
JARDIN DU PALAIS-ROYAL
A quiet, symmetrical garden tucked behind the Louvre, perfect for a peaceful pause away from the crowds.
