“Little Jaffna“, around metros Gare du Nord, La Chapelle, and Louis Blanc, you’ll find shops selling handmade Saris (Saree Palace, 182 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis), cheap and cheerful supermarkets, jewellery shops, Indian music stores, travel agencies (with good deals on … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
1er & 4e Arrondissements. As the historic cradle of Paris — first settled over 2,300 years ago by the Gallic Parisii tribe — some of the city’s oldest “must see” sights are found on the Île de la Cité, including … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
1er, 3e & 4e Arrondissements. The Marais is one of those rare Parisian neighborhoods that combines excellent museums, boutiques, dining, and nightlife in a postcard-perfect historic setting. It’s also home to the city’s largest Jewish and gay communities. This is … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
6e Arrondissement. This cafe-filled neighborhood gets its name from the ancient church of St-Germain-des-Prés, the oldest house of worship in Paris. The narrow streets and historic facades are reminiscent of the Marais, but with more antiques shops and upscale galleries. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
1er, 2e & 8e Arrondissements. Here the grand Louvre museum, formal Jardin des Tuileries, and vast place de la Concorde stretch out majestically between the Seine and the busy rue de Rivoli thoroughfare. Running parallel to the north is the … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
7e Arrondissement. Home of government ministries, foreign embassies, the Tour Eiffel, and Napoléon’s final resting spot at Les Invalides, the 7e arrondissement was designed on a monumental scale that’s meant to impress. Though this area quiets down in the after … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
5e Arrondissement. The Latin Quarter has been the center of French academia since the 13th century, so it’s no surprise that the shopping, eating, and entertainment options appeal to a student population. The Fontaine de Saint-Michel is a primary meeting … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
2e, 8e & 9e Arrondissements. The Grands Boulevards are technically a series of broad avenues stretching in an arc across the Right Bank from the place de la Madeleine to the place de la Bastille, although the term usually refers … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
8e & 16e Arrondissements. The world-famous avenue des Champs-Élysées is beautifully framed by the majestic Arc de Triomphe at one end, and palatial Belle Epoque museums at the other. This outstretched boulevard is cluttered with “all you need” shops, hotels, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
14e Arrondissement. With so many budget hotels and good-value bistros, this area is a great option for those who plan on spending a lot of time on the Left Bank. It’s a bit busy around the gigantic Tour Montparnasse and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]