Paris: the best arrondissements
Le Marais (3e & 4e) — Paris's most fashionable district. Medieval streets, the Centre Pompidou, the Jewish Quarter, excellent restaurants and boutiques.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6e) — Literary Paris. Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots, the Luxembourg Gardens. Premium but atmospheric.
Montmartre (18e) — The hilltop artists' village. Sacré-Cœur, the vineyard, cabarets and the best views of Paris.
Bastille (11e & 12e) — Young, vibrant, authentic Paris. Excellent value, great restaurants, less touristy.
Belleville (19e & 20e) — Paris's most multicultural neighbourhood. Street art, markets, amazing food from around the world.
Getting around Paris
The Métro is comprehensive, cheap and runs until 1am (2am weekends). Vélib' bikes are everywhere. The RER B connects Charles de Gaulle Airport in 35 minutes. Walking is the best way to experience central Paris — most arrondissements are walkable between attractions.
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