DK Travel : Paris

From Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower, Paris holds some of the world's most famous sights and these highlights should be top of the list for any first-time visitor. With the exception of the overtly modern Pompidou Centre, they have been landmarks of this elegant and romantic capital for centuries and remain awe-inspiring sights, no matter how often you visit the city.

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Beaujolais Nouveau Day

The arrival of the new vintage of Beaujolais Nouveau wine is celebrated throughout France, but especially in Paris. Bars, cafés, restaurants and wine shops all join in the fun, hosting lively tastings and other events. Look for signs saying “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé ” (Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived).
Bel-Ami

Guy de Maupassant (1850–93) published this, one of his best novels, in 1885, criticizing the get-rich-quick Parisian business world of the belle époque (Beautiful Age). Maupassant is known as one of the world’s greatest short-story writers, and he is buried in the cemetery at Montparnasse.
Benoit

Try the lunchtime menu to cut costs at what is, justifiably, the most expensive bistro in Paris.
Berthe Morisot

The French Impressionist artist was born in Paris in 1841, posed for Edouard Manet and later married his lawyer brother Eugène. She never achieved the fame of the male Impressionists, and died in Paris in 1895.
Berthillon ice cream

One of the best ice cream shops in the city
Best Western Premier Royal Saint Michel

This is the hotel to stay when in Paris. It is perfect for exploring, as the RER B line and metro line 4 are within steps of the front entrance. It is also a short walk to metro line 1. The staff is helpful and speak excellent English. There are 100s of restaurants in the St. Michel area. The Louvre and Notre Dame are both within walking distance. There is an ATM/bank directly across the street and a real french bakery just around the corner. They have reliable high speed internet. The rooms are small, yet comfortable and clean.
Betjamen and Barton

This tea shop offers some 200 varieties from all over the world, as well as wacky teapots.
BHV

The Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville is an upmarket all-round shopper’s paradise at which you can track down everything from DIY products to stylish underwear.
Bistrot d’ustache

A visit here is like stepping back into the jazz spots of Paris in the 1930–40s. It offers good, reasonably priced brasserie fare and live jazz on Friday and Satur- day.
Bistrot les Sans-Culottes

This bustling bistro serves a range of dishes from steaks to more ambitious fare. Outdoor seating in summer.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and charges included.
- under €30
- €30–40
- €40–50
- €50–60
- over €60