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

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Paul

Branches of this bakery chain pop up all over France and all over the world.

You'll find one at the Gare du Nord just before the Eurostar entrances. Be sure to stop off there for cakes, filled baguettes or tartlets to take on your journey.
Place De La Nation

Place De la Nation is on the way to the Chateau De Vincennes. It is a big circular space with a huge bronze by Dalou, The Triumph of Liberty, in the inner area of the circle where you can walk or sit. Wikipedia has a good panoramic photo. People play boules on part of the middle circular, walkable, area .
Plastiques

Plastiques is the location for nice plastic based goods. things like picnicware, placemats, bags, gifts, shower curtains,wall decals.

Metro station : Saint-Sulpice or Rennes
Pozzetto

This modern ice cream parlour is a secret of Paris. The Italian ice cream, spatula'd not scooped really is to die for!
Promenade Plantee

The Promenade Plantee is an above street-level charming walking path planted along an old railroad line, and extends from Place de la Bastille southward for several kilometers. There are interesting shops found beneath it, and it's a good place to jog or walk.
Relais de l'Entrecôte

A simple but attractive French restaurant where one can have delicous steaks and chips. Prices are generally between 15 and 25 euros.
Rose Bakery

Orgasmic food! Open for lunch only.
Rue de Monge

lovely authentic food. fixed meals from 11 euros.
Rue des Francs-Bourgeois

It can be hard to find time to both shop and take in all the cultural sights that Paris has to offer, especially on a weekend break. This street in the heart of the Marais is bursting with eye catching boutiques to give visitors a shopping fix on a Sunday when the rest of Parisian shops tend to close their doors.
Slow Club

The Slow Club is a fantastic cellar bar where they play live music and you can dance french jive with the locals. No membership required, but a great night out