This perennial champ, having had its thunder taken by cities like London and Tokyo, now is back with a vengeance with a crop of pilgrimage-worthy restaurants, top-to-bottom overhauls of the world's most iconic hotels, and the elevation of the concept store. And you still can't turn a corner without running into a Rodin.
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A Local’s Guide to Paris, France
Chef Mory Sacko on the most exciting places to eat in the city right now.
Best Places to Stay in Paris
- 42 Best Hotels in ParisWhether you’re in the City of Light for business, or the City of Love for pleasure, there’s a hotel to suit your style.
- 23 Best Luxury Hotels in ParisExceptional places to stay in a city that does it better than most.
- The Best Airbnbs in ParisExposed beams, cozy fireplaces, and classic stone walls, s'il vous plaît.
- What to Expect at Hotels as Travel ReturnsIt will feel like a more comfortable version of last year—but don't forget your mask.
Editor Hotel Recommendations
- SO/ Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 10 Rue Agrippa d'AubignéRead full reviewJaw-dropping views of the city, funky design, and an under-the-radar neighborhood set away from the crowds
- Hôtel Le Grand Mazarin$$$ | France, Paris, 17 Rue de la VerrerieRead full reviewA Wes Anderson meets Alice in Wonderland literary-salon vibe
- Kimpton St Honoré$$ | France, Paris, 27 - 29 Bd des CapucinesRead full reviewThe first Kimpton property in France attracts onlookers with its preserved Belle Epoque façade—and what's inside draws a crowd, too.
- Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel$$$ | France, Paris, 10 Pl. de la ConcordeRead full reviewOne of Paris’s best-loved palace hotels has been utterly transformed, and its sass and zing have pulses racing.
Readers Choice Awards
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Hot List - Cheval Blanc Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 8 Quai du LouvreRead full reviewEnter into luxury within an iconic Parisian setting.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List - Hôtel Lancaster$$$ | France, Paris, 7 Rue de BerriRead full reviewFeel at home in one of Paris's chicest districts, thanks to this former mansion's refined service and civilized style.Readers Choice Awards
- Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Dorchester Collection$$$ | France, Paris, 25 Av. MontaigneRead full reviewLive the glam life in a hotel awash in Paris's fashionable history—and, with the help of the fashion editors who stay here, it's fashionable present-tense.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Gold List - Maison Souquet$$ | France, Paris, 10 Rue de BruxellesRead full reviewThe City of Light just got a little naughtier - if these rooms don't inspired a sexy lost weekend, nothing will.
- Chouchou Hôtel$$ | France, Paris, 1 Rue du HelderRead full reviewFor your choice of fun in the 9th arrondissement.
- Hôtel Particulier Montmartre$$ | France, Paris, 23 Av. Junot Pavillon DRead full reviewYou'll feel like a member of an elite country house weekend party—and gain entrée to one of Paris's best-kept secrets—at this true original.
- Hotel Rochechouart$ | France, Paris, 55 Blvd Marguerite de RochechouartRead full reviewThe carefree spirit of the roaring twenties lives on in this affordable and eminently fun Art Deco relic.Readers Choice Awards
- Ritz Paris$$$ | France, Paris, 15 Place VendômeRead full reviewAs long as you're prepared for the sticker shock, this Place Vendôme palace is a must-stay for history buffs and hotel junkies.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Hot List - Hôtel Madame Rêve$$$ | France, Paris, 48 Rue du LouvreRead full reviewWhat opened as a bit of a whisper is now the ultimate Paris retreat to see and be seen—and slink away unnoticed.Hot List
- Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal$$ | France, Paris, 4 Rue de ValoisRead full reviewMore like a series of private apartments, this understated luxury hotel is the only with direct views over the Palais Royal Gardens.Readers Choice Awards
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The Best Things to Do in Paris
- 32 Best Things to Do in ParisParis's cobblestone streets are lined with so much, it can be hard to plan an itinerary. Here's our list of what you simply can't miss.
- 15 Best Things to Do in Paris With KidsDinner boats, dragon slides, amusement parks: you'd think this city was built for little ones.
- 12 Best Museums & Galleries in ParisEverywhere you turn it seems there's another exhibition or collection you could spend hours with.
- 18 Best Places for Shopping in ParisWhere to treat yourself in the City of Light.
- 19 Best Paris Walking ToursHit the pavement to experience these notable walks.
- 5 Best Day Trips from ParisA guide to charming getaways near the City of Lights.
Editor Recommendations
- Hôtel de la MarineFrance, Paris, 2 Place de la ConcordeRead full reviewThe former royal Garde Meuble—the depository for the King’s furniture collections, crown jewels, tapestries, and decorative arts.
- The Bourse de Commerce-Pinault CollectionFrance, Paris, 2 Rue de ViarmesRead full reviewThe home of the Pinault Collection is a striking domed building, painstakingly restored over the course of a decade.
- National Museum of Natural HistoryFrance, Paris, 57 Rue CuvierRead full reviewPart curio cabinet, part institution of higher learning, the museum has exhibitions that inspire awe in visitors of all ages.
- Eiffel TowerFrance, Paris, Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole FranceRead full reviewIt's one of the most beloved and recognizable landmarks in the city, and it provides an orientation point for Paris.
- Père Lachaise CemeteryFrance, Paris, 16 Rue du ReposRead full reviewVisitors flock to the A-list graves here, with Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Jim Morrison among the most-visited.
- Musée Yves Saint Laurent ParisFrance, Paris, 5 Avenue MarceauRead full reviewAn inconspicuous location on a quiet street in the 16th arrondissement means visitors arrive here with the clear intention to take a deep dive into the world of YSL.
- Barbizon and the Auberge GanneFrance, Barbizon, 92 Grande RueRead full reviewVillage filled with art history.
- Parc de la VilletteRead full reviewIf you can spare an afternoon, check out this pleasantly untouristed park up in the 19th arrondissement, which also houses the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, the largest science museum in Europe.
- Jardin d'AcclimatationRead full reviewThis amusement park in the Bois de Bologne, one of Paris' large forests, offers mini–roller coasters, mirrored funhouse, pony rides, and more.
- Pictours ParisFrance, Paris, 5 Rue Joseph GranierRead full reviewDuring these early-morning tours of the city, you'll learn to take photos in places like the Louvre—and to appreciate a much less crowded Paris.
- Kasia Dietz Bag Painting WorkshopsFrance, Paris, 43 Rue MeslayRead full reviewPlan for a creative—and stylish—afternoon at this designer's atelier in the Haut Marais, where your kids will decorate bags with tips straight from a pro.
- La Cuisine Paris – Éclairs: Choux Pastry!France, Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de VilleRead full reviewThis isn't just any old cooking class—it's a guided pastry-making course held in a 17th-century house overlooking the Seine.
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As she enters her second term, Mayor Anne Hidalgo envisions a far greener Paris.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Paris
- 29 Best Restaurants in ParisHow to decide where (and what) to eat in one of the world's most happening culinary hot spots.
- 25 Best Bars in ParisThe City of Light has no shortage of places where you can find a proper pour.
- 20 Best Pâtisseries in ParisA few of our favorites to kick-start your sweet, sweet adventures.
- 22 Best Cafés and Coffee Shops in ParisNo surprise, the city is a specialty coffee capital.
- 20 Best Food Tours in ParisHow to enjoy the city's moveable feast.
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Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
- Espadon$$$ | France, Paris, 15 Place VendômeThe longtime fine-dining institution within the Ritz—Place Vendôme's grandest hotel
- Le Doyenné$$$ | France, Saint-Vrain, 5 Rue Saint-AntoineWhere more than 100 varieties of heirloom fruits, vegetables, and herbs make their way from the onsite garden into the vibrant cooking.Hot List
- Alluma$$ | France, Paris, 151 Rue Saint-MaurThis elegant neo-bistro has found its crowd with a vibrant ode to Levantine flabors—on and off the plate.Hot List
- Shakespeare and Company Café$ | France, Paris, 37 rue de la BûcherieThe café component of iconic bookshop Shakespeare and Company is a compact, modern contrast to the store's wonderfully worn aesthetic.
- Coutume Cafe$$ | Paris, Paris, 47 Rue de BabyloneAmong the first upscale coffee shops in Paris, Coutume caught the wave of industrial-chic café design and near-scientific approach to coffee roasting and brewing.
- Boot Café$ | France, Paris, 19 Rue du Pont aux ChouxSet in a former cobbler's workshop, this pint-sized coffee wonderland is never loud nor rowdy. In fact, it only seats eight people, so more often than not, there's a line snaking around the shopfront for to-go cups.
- KB Coffee Roasters$$ | Paris, 53 Avenue TrudaineThis high-ceilinged corner café is prized for obvious reasons: its spacious outdoor terrace, just-comfortable-enough wooden tables and benches, and serious coffee on rotation.
- Le Peloton Café$ | France, Paris, 17 Rue du Pont Louis-PhilippeThis minimalist café focuses on two things: coffee and cycling. (It's owned by the Kiwi founders of Bike About Tours.)
- Lomi$$ | Paris, 23 Rue de LourmelIf you're conducting a coffee crawl to see the city's major players, Lomi, which roasts its own beans on-site, is a must.
- O Coffeeshop$ | Paris, 23 Rue de LourmelThis surf-inspired coffee shop, owned by an Aussie, is an outlier in the residential (but still near-ish the Eiffel Tower) 15th Arrondissement.
- Fringe Coffee$$ | France, Paris, 106 rue de TurenneWith light fixtures fashioned like clouds above blonde wood tables, this relaxing environment trumps most Parisian coffee shops—and the locals, frequently found reading or writing, know it.
- Café Méricourt$$ | France, Paris, 22 rue de la Folie MéricourtWith its bright green facade, earthy interiors, and row of succulents behind the bar, it wouldn't be hard to imagine this café in tropical environs.
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