Restaurant

Ryunosuke Naito and Kwen Liew are accomplices in both work and the city. In their first restaurant, awarded 2 Michelin stars, 14 guests enjoy a unique gastronomic experience. In warm decor, Japanese technical skills join classics of French gastronomy in dishes of spellbinding fusion..

• 29 rue de l’Exposition
• Subway: École Militaire.
• Tél.: 01 45 55 20 96
• Opening hours: Tues, 7.30-8 p.m; Wed-Sat, 12.15-1 p.m; 7.30-8 p.m

Museum

Founded in 1860, this prestigious florist is renowned for its bouquets and sophisticated floral compositions executed by passionate artisans. On a small square near the National Assembly, its elegant, classical style is a perfect backdrop for its 1,001 flowers.

• Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing
• Subway: Solférino
• Tél.: 01 40 49 48 14
• Opening hours: Tues-Sun, 9.30 a.m-6 p.m. Thurs. until 9.45 p.m

Grand magasin

Inaugurated in 1852, the oldest of Parisian department stores proposes luxury products ranging from fashion to beauty care, watches and jewellery. It also hosts the Grande Épicerie de Paris, legendary for its exceptional treats and high-end culinary expertise.

• 24 rue de Sèvres
• Subway: Sèvres-Babylone
• Tél.: 01 44 39 80 00
• Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m-7.45 p.m; Sun, 11 a.m.-7.45 p.m

Thé shop

This sumptuous boutique with hundreds of drawers proposes a strict, ethical collection of teas from around the world. Dedicated to tea expertise French-style, it focuses on preserving ancestral gestures and exceptional terroirs. It also offers tasting workshops for a real trip for the senses to all four corners of the world.

• 96 rue du Bac
• Subway: Bir-Hakeim, Trocadéro
• Tél.: 01 42 22 28 65
• Opening hours: Daily, 11 a.m-7 p.m

Caterer

After working in the prestigious kitchens of the Ritz and La Tour d'Argent, Yohan Lastre won distinction by becoming World Champion in... pâté in pastry! His passion for this speciality led him to open a dedicated boutique-delicatessen. Not to be missed: his signature recipe with foie gras, duck, and pistachio.

• 188 rue de Grenelle
• Subway: Bir-Hakeim, Trocadéro
• Tél.: 01 40 60 70 27
• Opening hours: Wed, 10 a.m-2 p.m; Thurs-Fri, 10 a.m-7 p.m; Sat, 10 a.m-6 p.m

Restaurant

Behind a discreet blue frontage, irresistible charm. Under Cyril Lignac's direction, the menu revisits Japanese cuisine respecting traditions and top-notch ingredients. Yield to the superb matcha-chocolate chiffon cake, proving the pastry-making talent of one of France's favourite chefs.

• 25 rue du Dragon
• Subway: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
• Tél.: 01 43 25 87 67
• Opening hours: Daily, 12 noon-2.30 p.m; 7-11 p.m

Museum

The sumptuous 18th-C. Hôtel Biron contains one of the most important collections of sculptures by Auguste Rodin. In its rooms and gardens, "Le Penseur", "Le Baiser", and more, create a dialogue between art and architecture.

• 77 rue de Varenne
• Subway: Varenne, Invalides
• Tél.: 01 44 18 61 10
• Opening hours: Tues-Sun, 10 a.m–6.30 p.m

Florist

Founded in 1860, this prestigious florist is renowned for its bouquets and sophisticated floral compositions executed by passionate artisans. On a small square near the National Assembly, its elegant, classical style is a perfect backdrop for its 1,001 flowers.

• 8 place du Palais Bourbon
• Subway: Assemblée Nationale
• Tél.: 01 45 51 78 43
• Opening hours: Daily, 8 a.m-7 p.m ; Sat, 8 a.m-6 p.m

Gastronomic restaurant

On the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, this iconic restaurant unfurls excellence during lunch or dinner beneath the stars. 3-star Chef Frédéric Anton sublimates each dish with unequalled mastery, while the panoramic view of Paris makes it exceptional and timeless.

• Avenue Gustave Eiffel
• Subway: Bir-Hakeim, Trocadéro
• Tél.: 01 83 77 34 34
• Opening hours: Daily, 12 noon -1.30 p.m; 7-9 p.m

Library

At the heart of Saint-Germain, the Librairie 7L, founded by Karl Lagerfeld in 1999 and acquired by Chanel in 2021, is an absolute must for fans of art and culture. Its 700 sq.m house a top-notch selection of catalogues and monographs covering literature, photography, "haute couture", ceramics, design…

• 7 rue de Lille
• Subway: Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Rue du Bac
• Tél.: 01 42 92 03 58
• Opening hours: Tues-Sat, 10.30 a.m-7 p.m

Galerie d'art

Founded in Cannes in 1936, transferred to Paris in 1945, the gallery was a popular meeting-place among artists and poets. It now honors the foremost 20th-C. artists, with masterpieces by Matisse, Giacometti, Chagall, Kandinsky, and more.

• 42 rue du Bac
• Subway: Solférino
• Tél.: 01 45 48 45 15
• Opening hours: Tues-Sat, 10 a.m-7 p.m