Guidebook for Paris
Essentials
Monop'
42 Rue Saint-MaurMonoprix : A supermarket that provides all your grocery shopping needs.
Petit Casino
67 Rue Saint-DominiqueA small Grocery store
66 Boulevard de Sébastopol
66 Boulevard de SébastopolOrganic Supermarket
An international and boutique grocery store where you can find all the quality international food brands !
384 locals recommend
La Grande Epicerie de Paris
38 Rue de SèvresAn international and boutique grocery store where you can find all the quality international food brands !
Shopping
High-Tech store like amazon
You can check it out on :
www.fnac.com
18 locals recommend
FNAC - Paris - Forum des Halles
1-7 Rue Pierre LescotHigh-Tech store like amazon
You can check it out on :
www.fnac.com
Where you will find all the famous french brands and if you feel like trying some delicious french "Gateaux", explore the scrumptious selection of cakes and treats on the ground floor !
1186 locals recommend
Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche
24 Rue de SèvresWhere you will find all the famous french brands and if you feel like trying some delicious french "Gateaux", explore the scrumptious selection of cakes and treats on the ground floor !
The famous Parisian department store where you can find all the french and international brands !
1878 locals recommend
Stand KENZO Maroquinerie Homme
40 Bd HaussmannThe famous Parisian department store where you can find all the french and international brands !
Everything Else
Laundry if you need to do extra washing.
They provide washing machines and dryers, be sure to bring coins with you to pay for the machines and the detergent sachets they provide if needed!
14 Rue de la Grande Truanderie
Laundry if you need to do extra washing.
They provide washing machines and dryers, be sure to bring coins with you to pay for the machines and the detergent sachets they provide if needed!
Purchase French and international wines from a knowledgeable Wine Caviste, and enjoy a free wine tasting on Saturday afternoons!
6 locals recommend
La Derniere Goutte
6 Rue de Bourbon le ChâteauPurchase French and international wines from a knowledgeable Wine Caviste, and enjoy a free wine tasting on Saturday afternoons!
Food Scene
Try a very nice and "Frenchy" restaurant nearby. Be sure to reserve in advance over the internet, they are always full!
http://www.derriere-resto.com/restaurant/paris/derriere/
20 locals recommend
69 Rue des Gravilliers
69 Rue des GravilliersTry a very nice and "Frenchy" restaurant nearby. Be sure to reserve in advance over the internet, they are always full!
http://www.derriere-resto.com/restaurant/paris/derriere/
Bob's Kitchen, a healthy canteen with juices, smoothies and other tasty treats, attracting the trendy young "bobos" of Paris. Go to listen to the mellow tunes and soak up the atmosphere.
68 locals recommend
Kitchen
74 Rue des GravilliersBob's Kitchen, a healthy canteen with juices, smoothies and other tasty treats, attracting the trendy young "bobos" of Paris. Go to listen to the mellow tunes and soak up the atmosphere.
You'll find the most authentic Fallafels, even recommended by Lenny Kravitz !
There is usually a line, however it moves fast and it is definitely worth the wait !
359 locals recommend
L'as du Fallafel
34 Rue des RosiersYou'll find the most authentic Fallafels, even recommended by Lenny Kravitz !
There is usually a line, however it moves fast and it is definitely worth the wait !
A very sophisticated restaurant and bar with a very cosy courtyard! Come and meet some french and international stars here ! (I saw Alicia Keys not long ago!)
127 locals recommend
Hôtel Costes
7 Rue de CastiglioneA very sophisticated restaurant and bar with a very cosy courtyard! Come and meet some french and international stars here ! (I saw Alicia Keys not long ago!)
A Restaurant and Café that I love ! You'll be dining in front of one the most beautiful monument of Paris !
35 locals recommend
Café de l'Esplanade
52 Rue FabertA Restaurant and Café that I love ! You'll be dining in front of one the most beautiful monument of Paris !
Le Petit Prince de Paris
12 Rue de LanneauA very cosy restaurant just behind the Pantheon !
One of my friend's restaurants, with fine french decor you will also enjoy a very fine french experience situated in front of Notre Dame !
Bistrot 65
65 Quai de la TournelleOne of my friend's restaurants, with fine french decor you will also enjoy a very fine french experience situated in front of Notre Dame !
Berthillon
46 Rue Saint-Louis en l'ÎleGelati Exclusively made on l'Ile Saint Louis !
Where the famous authors and artists of Paris use to spend there time !
538 locals recommend
Café de Flore
172 Bd Saint-GermainWhere the famous authors and artists of Paris use to spend there time !
Breizh Café
109 Rue Vieille du TempleFor a great Crepe !
For a unique Pizza experience, try Pink Flamingo !
During summer you can order takeaway, take your pink balloon to the Canal Saint Martin marking your position and wait for your food to come to you!
74 locals recommend
Pink Flamingo
105 Rue Vieille du TempleFor a unique Pizza experience, try Pink Flamingo !
During summer you can order takeaway, take your pink balloon to the Canal Saint Martin marking your position and wait for your food to come to you!
Marco Polo
1 Rue Saint-SulpiceA great Italian restaurant with great service to match!
Tapas style food and wines to match !
The selection of wine is generous!
And they speak english :)
19 locals recommend
Verjus
52 Rue de RichelieuTapas style food and wines to match !
The selection of wine is generous!
And they speak english :)
Do not hesitate to try this traditional Italian restaurant if you are in the 5th District !
Il Pescatore
28 Rue des ÉcolesDo not hesitate to try this traditional Italian restaurant if you are in the 5th District !
La Palette is not only a unique café-restaurant to Paris but is also an iconic establishment. Dating back to the Bohemian era of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, La Palette is the Parisian Café to discover!
157 locals recommend
La Palette
43 Rue de SeineLa Palette is not only a unique café-restaurant to Paris but is also an iconic establishment. Dating back to the Bohemian era of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, La Palette is the Parisian Café to discover!
La Coupole
102 Bd du MontparnasseA very nice Restaurant right next to Tour Montparnasse
I love this place !
You'll find a café and restaurant called La Parisienne :
A very trendy place with many stars ;)
99 locals recommend
Place du Marche Saint Honore
I love this place !
You'll find a café and restaurant called La Parisienne :
A very trendy place with many stars ;)
Definitely The best Patisserie of Paris ! Founded in 1862 you will find the best Macarons to sink your teeth into !
298 locals recommend
Ladurée Paris Champs Elysées
75 Av. des Champs-ÉlyséesDefinitely The best Patisserie of Paris ! Founded in 1862 you will find the best Macarons to sink your teeth into !
Les Éditeurs
4 Carr de l'OdéonA very famous café in the heart of Saint Germain des Prés !
Sightseeing
Musée du Louvre - the Mona Lisa! Put aside the whole day to explore this amazing collection. Also be sure to go early in the morning to avoid the lines!
7 locals recommend
Grands Magasins du Louvre
Musée du Louvre - the Mona Lisa! Put aside the whole day to explore this amazing collection. Also be sure to go early in the morning to avoid the lines!
The famous church Notre Dame de Paris (also where the story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame found its inspiration).
143 locals recommend
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris
6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul IIThe famous church Notre Dame de Paris (also where the story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame found its inspiration).
Come and see the house where Victor Hugo used to live !
Sit in once of the surrounding cafes and enjoy the view of the trendy Marais residents picnicking at Plasce des Vosges.
282 locals recommend
Place des Vosges
Place des VosgesCome and see the house where Victor Hugo used to live !
Sit in once of the surrounding cafes and enjoy the view of the trendy Marais residents picnicking at Plasce des Vosges.
Have the best view of the Eiffel Tour from The Trocadero Place. You'll also have very French cafés around !
230 locals recommend
Place du Trocadero-et-du-11-Novembre
Place du Trocadéro et du 11 NovembreHave the best view of the Eiffel Tour from The Trocadero Place. You'll also have very French cafés around !
You will find the best view of Paris from here !
The beginning of the the Champs Elysées !
169 locals recommend
Charles de Gaulle – Étoile
You will find the best view of Paris from here !
The beginning of the the Champs Elysées !
Jardin des Plantes
A Botanic Garden
I love to go here for my morning run !
Sacré-Cœur
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreMontmartre !
It was originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve but, after many changes, now functions as a secular mausoleum containing the remains of distinguished French citizens.
822 locals recommend
Pantheon station
It was originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve but, after many changes, now functions as a secular mausoleum containing the remains of distinguished French citizens.
Drinks & Nightlife
A true Parisian bistro in the heart of Saint Germain.
An ideal location to “people watch” and observe the musicians that frequent the street. The trendy atmosphere is all part of the charm!
209 locals recommend
Le Bar Du Marché
9 Place du MarchéA true Parisian bistro in the heart of Saint Germain.
An ideal location to “people watch” and observe the musicians that frequent the street. The trendy atmosphere is all part of the charm!
The best bar in the Marais ! You will be sure to meet the whole neighborhood !
143 locals recommend
Andy Wahloo
69 Rue des GravilliersThe best bar in the Marais ! You will be sure to meet the whole neighborhood !
The trendiest bar in Paris at the moment!
Be aware, entrance can sometimes be difficult ;)
5 Rue de Berri
5 Rue de BerriThe trendiest bar in Paris at the moment!
Be aware, entrance can sometimes be difficult ;)