Whats the top cocktail bar?

Where should I go for one splurge-worthy meal?

Plume, a neighborhood restaurant without a tourist in sight.

Tree-lined pathway leading to a historic building with ornate architecture, statues visible in the foreground.

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.

Statue in Jardin du Palais-Royal garden, surrounded by hedges, flowers, and trees, with a historic building in the background.

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.

Path leads to a small café surrounded by trees, people walking and sitting at outdoor tables, red-brick building in the background.

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 Paris from Belleville Park, the Eiffel Tower visible in the distant skyline.

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.

Fishmonger at a seafood stall serving a customer in an indoor market, display of seafood on ice, “Poissonnerie” sign above.

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.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, high stools, wall-mounted lights, floral arrangements, and an open kitchen in the background.

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.

Apothecary-style shop interior, shelves with bottles and jars, labeled products displayed, vintage decor.

Shelves of perfume in Officine Universelle Buly.Violeta Smirnova/Travel + Leisure

Luxurious bar area with maritime decor, including a mounted fish, ship wheel, nautical art, leather seating, and tables set with drinks.

Booth seating in Bar Hemingway.Ritz Paris

People dining and working in a covered market setting, woman writing on a chalkboard wall in the background.

An African restaurant in Marche des Enfants Rouges.Bruno de Hogues/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images