Local restaurants
The classic art deco interior of Café de Flore (172 Boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Prés; +33 (0)1 45 48 55 26), which hosted most of the French intellectuals during the post-war years, has changed little since World War II. It’s still a great spot for a meal. Its rival Les Deux Magots (6 place Saint-Germain-des-Prés; +33 (0)1 45 48 55 25) has an even more enviable literary heritage. Famous boutique teahouse Ladurée (21 rue Bonaparte; +33 (0)1 44 07 64 87) is renowned for its flavoured macaroons. If it’s an authentic bistro ambience that you’re after, then Pères et Filles (8 rue de Seine; +33 (0)1 43 25 00 28) serves up a wonderful menu of fresh French classics in a reassuringly buzzy Parisian atmosphere.
Worth getting out of bed for
The Louvre (+33 (0)1 40 20 51 77), with its world-famous art collection, is just across the river, while the Musée d'Orsay (62 rue de Lille; +33 (0)1 40 49 48 14), which contains many of the impressionists’ great works, is equally close. The impressive Eglise de St Sulpice (Place Saint-Sulpice) is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame, and is the second-largest church in Paris.
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