Marco Polo - Paris. Travel with Insider Tips

You have only really seen Paris once you have been to the citys main landmark

This museum for non-European art is extremely popular

The citys second most famous landmark offers a panoramic view of the Champs-Elyses and 11 other avenues

You could spend weeks marvelling at the treasures housed in one of the worlds largest museums

Awe-inspiring works by the Impressionists in an ornate Belle-poque railway station

The enchanting old royal square is situated in the centre of the vibrant Marais district

The island in the Seine and its neighbour, le Saint-Louis, will entice you to stroll through their chic boutiques and cafs

The celebrated park in the heart of the city is ideal for a relaxing walk

The world renowned 800-year-old cathedral is an impressive tribute to Gothic architecture and one of Paris landmarks

A visit to the Sun Kings palace is a must. The huge complex only half an hour from Paris is surrounded by a magnificent park where you can enjoy a picnic, go for a bike ride or row along one of the canals

Enjoy a feast at a typical brasserie in the opulent rooms reminiscent of the Belle poque: pure Parisian magnificence!

This famous shopping area is a mecca for fashionistas

The caf-bar with its elegant big city flair is well worth a visit by day or night

The former literary quarter has long been the meeting place for international jet setters

The metropolis is crowned by the white-domed Sacr-Cur Basilica on the hill once frequented by famous artists

The Oberkampf district is always full of life from the evening into the early morning. Night owls can party the night away in the bars and clubs here

The Muse de Cluny boasts the medieval tapestry The Lady and the Unicorn, which is still a mystery today. The museum is worth a visit for its architecture alone: the Gothic structure was the headquarters of the monks of Cluny. In Roman times hot springs were found here and the remains of the baths can still be seen

A large rose garden and the concerts are the main attractions of the Parc de Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne. Apart from the stunning roses there are other elements of English landscape architecture to appreciate, such as artificial grottos, pavilions and man-made waterfalls

The Muse Marmottan houses more than 100 works by Claude Monet, including the painting famous for giving Impressionism its name. The museum is located in a park close to the Eiffel Tower

You can actually smell this speciality shop, Izral, from a distance

What could be more romantic An evening Seine cruise on the Calife is an indulgence dinner menu included

The Seine beach is hugely popular every year and offers summer fun at no charge, including lounging on the beach, rejuvenating mists, live music and beach volleyball

The canons feasted at Au Vieux Paris 500 years ago. The plush interior and oblique angled rooms invite you on a journey into the past

Rummage through odds and ends from grandmothers attic in the assortment of back-to-back antique shops, handicraft shops and cafs in the Saint-Paul village area

Vendors from all over the world sell their wares ranging from the traditional to the exotic at Belleville Market

Wine connoisseurs will certainly find a bargain at the delicatessen Legrand Filles & Fils