The best cocktails in Paris

Cocktails in Paris have never been so hip...

Cocktails in Paris have never been so hip. Cocktail bars are making a huge resurgence with glitzy spots and cool backstreet speakeasies mixing wildly inventive creations Parisians wouldn't have dared to try a decade ago. So whether you're after a traditional dry martini or an elaborate cocktail crafted from forgotten French spirits and local ingredients, Paris has you covered. Here are our favourite places to tipple. Paris is in the midst of a cocktail revolution...

Where to shop in Paris

Shopping in Paris has been a grandiose affair since the 19th century when its famous grands magasins (department stores) opened on the grand boulevards...

Shopping in Paris has been a grandiose affair since the 19th century when its famous grands magasins (department stores) opened on the grand boulevards. But what makes it so grand today is its brilliant mix of big stores, markets and boutiques specialising in everything from porcelain cats and delicate parasols to perfumed candles and haute couture hats. Handmade perfumed candles from concept store Centre Commercial...

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Paris on a budget

It's no secret that Paris, by its very nature as a capital, can be pricey and often stars on the 'World's Most Expensive Cities' lists...

It's no secret that Paris, by its very nature as a capital, can be pricey and often stars on the 'World's Most Expensive Cities' lists. But with savvy planning and know-how, you can indulge in the city without blowing the budget. Sleep cheaply in historic mansions, fill up on gourmet cuisine, freewheel along the Seine and be surprised by just how affordable Paris can be for budget travellers. Paris has plenty of green spaces perfect for lazing around and picnicking on market goods...

First time Paris: top tips for your first visit to the City of Light

Paris is a city that never lets up...

Paris is a city that never lets up. Return time and again and there is always something fantastic to experience – world-famous landmarks and museums mixed with chic shopping, cafe life, gastronomic blowouts and strolls along the banks of the glorious River Seine. The overwhelming amount on offer can be a real challenge for first-timers in deciding where to start but with some forethought and planning, the perfect debut is certainly possible...