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.

More on guided tours in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

Controversial, erotic 1972 film starring Marlon Brando.
Latin Quarter

Great local cheap food where the real lcoals eat - crepes, fast food, restaurants - its all there and a fraction of the price.
Le Balajo

Balajo has been going since 1936, serving up different styles of dancing on different days. They range from Saturday night disco to Sunday afternoon tea dances.
Le Bar Dix

Incredibly lively bar, aimed at people who like to talk, smoke and drink. Happy hour 6–9pm.
Le Bar Dix

Wonderfully atmospheric bar in the Latin Quarter, filled with intellectual-looking students and probably the most lethal sangria ever. Be weary of the stairs after a glass too many...
Le Baron

Once upon a time, talk of Le Baron nights would have triggered fond memories of eating fishfinger sandwiches and watching Top of the Pops in the mid-1970's. But, no longer. Le Baron is tiniest, coolest, moodiest club on the Seine. Its hard to get in, believe me. Really. We had to e-mail many times in advance and bring a noted celebrity in order to just get our noses through the door. But, if you can get in, and you can afford the 200 Euro charge for a bottle of champagne, then you are in for a rare treat. Offering an eclectic mix of live music performance and DJ sets, this club is the closest thing to hip I've ever come across in 17 years of visiting the Old Gay. Proper. No messing. Dripping with the distressed glamour and effortless cool of the French underground. It's the Paris of Sebastien Tellier, Air, Phoenix, Marie Antoinetter, Baise Moi (Ok, not Baise Moi) and Daft Punk. There is no sign of pompous men with moustaches, wearing scarves and dreaming of Francois Mitterand. And if there were people like that there, they were doing it ironically. An important milestone in Parisian culture, this is a return to its bohemian roots. Go there, spend the value of a small house in Middlesborough and enjoy yourself.
Le Baron Rouge

A place for atmosphere rather than gourmet cooking, but the food is still good and reliable in this basic wine bar, which is always full of noisy locals. Numerous wines are available by the glass or bottle, accompanied by cold meats, pâté, and other simple traditional meals.
Le Baron Rouge

This tiny wine bar near the Aligre Market is like taking a step back in time. Dozens of wines are available by the glass, or you can fill up your own bottle from the barrels bulging in the doorway. On fine days empty barrels are up-turned to make instant outdoor pavement tables, attracting an interesting local crowd. Cold snacks, such as pâté and cold meats, are also served all day.
Le Baron Rouge

A true Parisian atmosphere and simple food, such as cold meats and cheese.
Le Barramundi

The emphasis is on relaxation in this intriguingly decorated spot, just by the grands boulevards, and on unpretentious international cuisine.

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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