Guidebook for Paris
Food Scene
Right around the apartment.
Authentic traditional Japanese.
They have a great selection of small "tapas style" japanese dishes.
Excellent wines and sakes
NOTE: no sushi, makis or sashimi here. Reservations are highly recommended, it gets packed!
15 locals recommend
Restaurant Beige
31 Rue de la ParcheminerieRight around the apartment.
Authentic traditional Japanese.
They have a great selection of small "tapas style" japanese dishes.
Excellent wines and sakes
NOTE: no sushi, makis or sashimi here. Reservations are highly recommended, it gets packed!
It's a small neighborhood Patisserie that has excellent quality pastries and is not expensive: perfect!
YOU MUST TRY: the pistaccio and apricot tarte (they use fresh seasonal apricots quartered and when baked the edges are a little burnt, to die for)
19 locals recommend
LA PARISIENNE Saint Germain
52 Bd Saint-GermainIt's a small neighborhood Patisserie that has excellent quality pastries and is not expensive: perfect!
YOU MUST TRY: the pistaccio and apricot tarte (they use fresh seasonal apricots quartered and when baked the edges are a little burnt, to die for)
La Maison d’Isabelle
47ter Bd Saint-GermainGood bread and buttery croissants 🥐 a classic
Parks & Nature
Luxembourg park is super close to the apartment and is great of you want to have a jog, play tennis, do yoga, etc.
It's also a great spot to take your kids: they have pony rides, a sand yard, a play area, and obviously endless green lawns.
YOU MUST TRY: Parisians love to come here to read or to have a good converation with a friend, find an arm chairs (the slightly reclined are the best) and enjoy !
2469 locals recommend
Luxembourg Gardens
Luxembourg park is super close to the apartment and is great of you want to have a jog, play tennis, do yoga, etc.
It's also a great spot to take your kids: they have pony rides, a sand yard, a play area, and obviously endless green lawns.
YOU MUST TRY: Parisians love to come here to read or to have a good converation with a friend, find an arm chairs (the slightly reclined are the best) and enjoy !
Sightseeing
If you want to enjoy a great view of Paris go up the tower. If you have the cathedral in front of you, the line is to your left on Rue du Clitre de Notre Dame).
NOTE: To avoid the lines, go early! you should be there at 8:45 -9:00am (as they only allow small groups to go up at a time).
MUST VISIT: dont forget to go through the gorgeous gardens of Notre Dame (on your right) and head on to ile Saint Louis.
1613 locals recommend
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
6 Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul IIIf you want to enjoy a great view of Paris go up the tower. If you have the cathedral in front of you, the line is to your left on Rue du Clitre de Notre Dame).
NOTE: To avoid the lines, go early! you should be there at 8:45 -9:00am (as they only allow small groups to go up at a time).
MUST VISIT: dont forget to go through the gorgeous gardens of Notre Dame (on your right) and head on to ile Saint Louis.