Paris is a city with something new to offer around every corner: monuments, architecture, historic avenues, parks and gardens... Treat yourselves to an excursion, travel the length and breadth of the capital by coach, minibus, tourist train or boat, on a bicycle, on skates or even… from the air. Let yourself be tempted by the rich and varied programme of guided tours on offer from the range of Parisian specialists: original tours; tailor-made visits for children; with a professional guide or using a multimedia device; backstage or on a shopping spree. And just outside Paris, anything from historical treasures to theme parks is waiting for you. Not forgetting the zoos and hiking trails, and other assorted trips.
Paris, city of art and culture Sightseeing in Paris is like plunging into ancient history: remains of the old Roman Lutetia, grand medieval abbeys, gothic masterpieces, classical architecture, collections from Napoleonic times, perspectives defined by Haussmann… A remarkable density of artistic and cultural treasures to choose from at each visit! 180 museums and monuments for your enjoyment: discover internationally-renowned collections of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts, go in search of iconic emblems, symbols of the influence of an era, take inspiration from a wealth of contemporary heritage – all this makes Paris a capital of the arts, both past and present
Paris, the good taste capital Paris is renowned worldwide as a capital of gastronomy: a winning combination of talent, expertise and high-quality French produce. To sample the delights of traditional French cuisine, the choice of restaurants and cafés is simply huge, each with its own particular atmosphere and style. Parisian restaurants, ambassadors of good taste, offer up an endless range of flavours: tasty country dishes, Mediterranean specialities, recipes from all over the world, a galaxy of cold meats and cheeses, creative desserts… Restaurants, bars, brasseries, tea rooms, ice cream parlours, open-air cafés or pubs invite gourmets from all over the world to a real culinary feast.
Just the city for a new look All over the world, when people think Paris, they think fashion. More shops than you can imagine will tempt you with their offer of the best in clothes, shoes, accessories and much more. You’ll find a world of ready-to-wear in Paris, with appealing boutiques and affordable brands. For men, women and children too… everyone can find their own style here. Young, sporty, trendy, ethnic or classic, Paris is the ideal place to put the finishing touches to your look or to dream up a whole new one!
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