Whats the top cocktail bar?
Where should I go for one splurge-worthy meal?
Plume, a neighborhood restaurant without a tourist in sight.
A garden in Paris.Credit:Stephanie Pollak/Travel + Leisure
Shinya Pain Montmartre, the sourdough hotspot known for “peasant breads.”
Im asked on a near-daily basis which bakery is the best in town.
Youll find a handful of cookies and cakes, too, but no baguettes in sight, adds Tramuta.
Statues in Jardin du Palais Royal.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
This is a destination for in-the-know loaf lovers.
Jardin du Palais Royal, a quiet retreat near the Louvre.
Rosa Bonheur, a dance floor in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.
People walk towards the entrance of Rosa Bonheur.Jacques Demarthon/AFP via Getty Images
Youll want to arrive early for the Sunday evening dance partythe line builds up fast.
Parc de Belleville, the highest parkand best Eiffel Tower viewpoint.
Marche dAligre, where Michelin-starred chefs shop.
View of the Eiffel Tower from Parc de Belleville.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Its a snapshot of daily lifefull of energy and joy.
De Vie, a new kind of fine dining cocktail counter.
But after a recent meal at 18-seatComptoir de Vie, I was instantly sold.
A fish counter in Marche d’Aligre.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
Officine Universelle Buly, an apothecary-inspired perfume shop and cafe.
Les Maquereaux Rive Droite, a happy hour barge on the Seine.
Harrys Bar, a century-old cocktail institution.
Interior of Comptoir de Vie.Juan Jerez/Comptoir de Vie
Marche des Enfants Rouges, a dining destination in the Marais.
La Gare/Le Gore, a donation-based jazz club near La Villette.
But newcomers likeLa Gare/Le Goreare combining jazz and clubbing in less-touristy parts of town.
Shelves of perfume in Officine Universelle Buly.Violeta Smirnova/Travel + Leisure
Booth seating in Bar Hemingway.Ritz Paris
An African restaurant in Marche des Enfants Rouges.Bruno de Hogues/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images