Paris, France

Boulevards, bakeries and blue-hour rooftops

Paris rewards slow days. Pick one arrondissement, walk it end to end, and treat museums as one-per-day rather than a checklist. Le Marais, Canal Saint-Martin and Montmartre each hold a full day of cafés, galleries and markets.

Highlights

• Louvre — go Wednesday or Friday evening
• Musée d'Orsay clock window
• Sainte-Chapelle stained glass at noon
• Seine walk from Pont Neuf to Île Saint-Louis
• Montmartre morning market

What to eat

• Croissant & café crème
• Steak frites
• Falafel in Le Marais
• Natural wine bars

Getting around

Metro Navigo Easy card; most centre-city trips are under 20 minutes.

Tips

• Book major museums online for timed entry
• Watch for pickpockets at Châtelet and Gare du Nord
• Many shops close Sunday afternoon