Where to stay in Paris

The hilltop village of Sacré-Cœur, with winding cobblestone streets and artist squares. Tourist-heavy around Place du Tertre but genuinely charming on the quieter north side. Great cheap wine bars and the best city views.

The university district since the Middle Ages. Shakespeare and Company bookshop, the Panthéon, and the Jardin du Luxembourg are all here. Rue Mouffetard is one of Paris's oldest market streets — excellent for cheap crêpes and cheese.

Paris's most diverse neighborhood. Chinese, North African, and Vietnamese food at local prices. Parc de Belleville has panoramic views rivaling Montmartre without the crowds. Emerging gallery scene and the best nightlife in the city.

Medieval streets lined with galleries, concept stores, and falafel joints on Rue des Rosiers. Home to Place des Vosges — Paris's oldest planned square. Vibrant day and night without feeling touristy.

The intellectual heart of Paris. Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots are iconic but overpriced — walk one block for better value. Antique dealers, independent bookshops, and some of the city's best restaurants.

The grand avenue from Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde. Flagship luxury stores (Louis Vuitton, Dior, Cartier), palace hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants. The chain restaurants on the avenue itself are tourist traps — side streets are better.