FRENCH BISTRONOMY

RESTAURANTS France’s reputation as the epicenter of culinary delights is well-deserved. Its mastery of long-standing traditional dishes, the ready availability of fresh products, and the art of truly enjoying a meal are only a few of the elements that make French dining so sought-after—not to mention Paris, its principal food destination. Pioneering young chefs have been dreaming up innovative small plates and making bottles of natural wine accessible with seriously reasonable prices. Don’t miss a meal at Septime, Le Chateaubriand, Bones, Frenchie and Le Dauphin where you’ll enjoy exquisite modern French cuisine.

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The Museums

MU SE UM S A quintessential local experience is to visit Paris’s world-class cultural institutions, where the city is home to over 150 museums. As the former residence of the kings of France, Le Louvre is one of the most signi cant museums in the world, hosting over 8.5 million visitors every year. Set within the visually impressive inside-out Centre Georges Pompidou, the Musée National d’Art Moderne displays over 1,400 artworks, while other notable museums include the Musée d’Orsay, the Musée Rodin and the Fondation Cartier.

Fondation Cartier, 261 boulevard Raspail, 75014 Paris

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Place Des Vosges

LANDMARKS As one of the most beautiful squares in Paris, the leafy Place des Vosges, known as the Place Royale until 1800, was constructed in 1605 on the orders of King Henry IV in the picturesque Marais district. e historic former home of Victor Hugo, as well as the current residence of several personalities in the politics, arts and media worlds, this landmark has been classi ed as a historic monument since 1954 and is renowned for its ancient arches and terraces.

Place des Vosges, 75004 Paris