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Enjoy a shopping spree in Paris Ile-de-France ! Temptations are numerous, and if you don't want to get lost, you'd better know what you are looking for ! Follow the guide !
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From the International Residence Halls to the Catacombs through the Cartier Foundation, the South side of the city will surprise you with interesting sights!
This charming stroll will lead you in the historical heart of Paris : you’ll discover some of the jewels of the Parisian heritage.
Montmartre, the Sacred Heart Chapel and the artists square...And much more! Follow this guide to discover the most unique places without missing the essentials.
This stroll at the North-Eastern side of the city invites to discover masterpieces of contemporary architecture, lazy lawns and dynamic art centres.
Plunge into the heart of Haussmann's Paris, a lively and picturesque neighbourhood that will seduce you with its steamy atmosphere.
Enjoy this scenery route leading you from architectural must-sees to shopping excess.
This stroll will lead you from the solemn architecture of the Concorde Square to the splendours of its neighbourhood.
The bucolic area of Canal Saint-Martin is complete with a park. It’s also one of the trendiest areas of Paris, bustling from dawn to the end of night!
Shopping, Art, Discovery...Let yourself be guided through the effervescent Marais, before taking an artistic pause at Beaubourg !
Enjoy heritage buildings and fashionable stores, and take a rest in the laziest cafés. Enjoy heritage buildings and fashionable stores, and take a rest in the laziest cafés.Enjoy heritage buildings and fashionable stores, and take a rest in the laziest cafés.
A lovely walk in the heart of the Latin Quarter that takes you along the banks of the river Seine, to the lively rue Mouffetard!
Enjoy a dip into the Left Bank sophistication and take a stroll in arty and literary Paris.
The East side of Paris is green and quiet, Boho and trendy! Follow the guide!
This popular and cosmopolitan area welcomes a dynamic art scene, and a tremendous nightlife.
From posh Saint-Sulpice to Avant-Garde Montparnasse and historical Invalides, this route will tell you the secrets of the Left Bank.
This route will lead you from mutating neighbourhoods enhanced by contemporary architecture to China flavours and rustic atmospheres.
From Vaux le Vicomte to Fontainebleau, let yourself be guided by this itinerary and discover the most beautiful castles and unforgettable sites…
A few doors from Paris, discover the charm of this incomparable medieval city, classified as an historic world monument by Unesco.
Far from the agitation of the tourists, discover the other Versailles. With its beautiful boutiques and top notch restaurants, this city is worth the detour !
Climb and conquer the Défense ! This route will lead you from architectural heights to the Net-city of Issy-les-Moulineaux.
Follow the footsteps and the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh and the Impressionists in this charming medieval village.
An itinerary, full of contrasts, will help you see the North-West of Paris in a different light.
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Enjoy a shopping spree in Paris Ile-de-France ! Temptations are numerous, and if you don't want to get lost, you'd better know what you are looking for ! Follow the guide !
Paris is one of the leading capitals of culture and trends ! Litterary and arty shopping has never been so easy in our city. For English secondhand books, check Gibert Jeune, in the heart of the Latin Quarter. For rare publishers and a taste of sharp art, you should try Bookstorming-Maison Rouge : even the surrondings are worth the visit, they have been designed by the French visual artist Jean-Michel Alberola. Not very far away, Artazart offers design and illustrated books. Again, some are in English (and others in rarer languages). You may have heard of Taschen before : the award-winning German publisher has opened a bookshop near Saint-Germain-des-Prés, designed by Starck. But if you fancy a glimpse at an historical Saint-Germain spot, don't miss La Hune : it opened in front of the famous Café de Flore in 1949 and is still well ruling the market. It has another advantage : it's opened until 11.45 PM. And yes, they speak English. The best English bookshop are Brentano's (for an American-orientated selection, on 37 avenue de l'Opéra) or WH Smith (more British, of course, on 248 rue de Rivoli).
If you're into music, Paris offers some interesting alternative record dealers. Near Bastille, the Silence de la Rue is strong on the likes of Trojan and also good contemporary pop, like Mercury Rev. Ground Zero, set in the upcoming area of Saint-Marthe (10th district) is lead by the drummer of the Hush Puppies, an indie group which currently encounters some success. For a more electro selection, visit My Electro Kitchen : its very cheerful atmosphere is combined with a sharp eye for trends (Kitsuné, Ed Banger, Tigersushi...). It was recently opened by three highly-considered guardian angels : The Driver aka Manu le Malin, an hardrave hero, Patrick Vidal, a clubbing celebrity, and Howie B. from Glasgow. It often organizes showcases, a nice idea, too. (See the website for more info).
For DVD and blu-rays, go to MK2 Bibliothèque, but if you're a rarity maniac you may prefer Hors-Circuits.
Design is on offer at Centre Pompidou (Printemps du Design), at 107 (Arts Décoratifs), and at the inevitable Colette.
The new Paris Ile-de-France suggests you some routes to visit Paris according to your desires: culture, architecture, fashion, shopping, jazz, nightlife … or according to the places you want to see : Belleville, Ménilmontant , Montmartre , The Marais , The Latin Quarter , Rive gauche , Concorde , La Défense , Versailles , Louvre , Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées , Notre Dame … Organize your week-end or family trip with your children in Paris , France.
