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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The kind of place locals like to keep secret, because it’s good, inexpensive and has a great atmosphere. The charcuterie and beef are recommended.
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This ancient bistro, full of locals, serves staple dishes such as boeuf bourguignon and lemon tart.
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Chef Christian Constant is another shining star. Sea bass in almond pastry appeals.
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Fabulous views of Notre-Dame in this North African restaurant. Try the chicken tagine .
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Jacket and tie here. Do try scallops marinated in citrus fruits with caviar.
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Gritty Paris streets feature in this 1959 François Truffaut film about a boy on the run.
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Jacket and tie are required here. Filet mignon of suckling pig is one speciality.
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More than 40 wines by the glass and good food.
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This bistro, owned by Guy Savoy, offers creative cooking at affordable prices.
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Rival to the neighbouring Flore as the rendezvous for the 20th-century intellectual élite. Hemingway, Oscar Wilde, Djuna Barnes, André Breton and Paul Verlaine were all regulars, and Picasso met his muse Dora Maar here in 1937. Similarly pricey, with outside tables facing the boulevard and the square.
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For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and charges included.
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