Paris: See

Andree Putman at the Hotel de Ville

Until 27 February, this iconic designer is the subject of a retrospective at the City Hall (a work of art in itself). Putman has left her elegant stamp on hotels, furniture, and even grand pianos. Free admission.

Tel: +33 (0)1 4276 4040
BOIS DE BOULOGNE

Paris has a smattering of beautifully kept gardens but for real green space nothing compares to the vast Bois de Boulogne. Enchanting year-round, in the crisp winter air the leaves fall from the trees and it takes on a new magic

Address: 16TH ARRONDISSEMENT.
CENTRE POMPIDOU

Its provocative architecture once raised hackles, but today the pipes and vents of this contemporary art museum (pictured) seem as normal as the Eiff el Tower. Its permanent collection is displayed in rotation, and until 19 September the contemporary Paris-Delhi-Bombay features Indian and French artists.

Address: PLACE POMPIDOU. | Tel: +33 (0)1 4478 1233
Daniel Buren's Columns

Daniel Buren's black and white columns (pictured) took a beating from critics in 1986 when they fi rst invaded the courtyard of the Palais Royal, and then the weather wore them down. After a careful restoration, they are once again crisp and clean and are lit in shades of blue at night.

Address: Place do Palais Royal.
GEORGE SAND

French novelist George Sand (who was female) is the focus of Musée de la Vie Romantique, which is located in La Nouvelle Athènes neighbourhood, where many of the greats of the Romantic period lived. Don't miss the lovely garden and tearoom.

Address: 16 RUE CHAPTAL. | Tel: +33 (0)1 5531 9567
ILLUMINATIONS DE NOEL

All of Paris is lit up like a Christmas tree in December and January. Les Grands Magasins dazzle, the Champs Elysées offers a panorama of twinkling lights, and buildings all over town are decked out in electric elegance.

Address: ALL OVER TOWN.
LA CINEMATHEQUE FRANCAISE

An institution holding the largest film archive in the world, the curves of this Frank Gehry-designed building are no mere dust vaults. The Cinémathèque has daily screenings of cult, classic and experimental films, and also holds film history exhibitions and symposia.

Address: 51 RUE DE BERCY. | Tel: +33 (0)1 7119 3333
MUSEE DU FUMEUR

It may be outlawed in just about every public space in France these days, but the art of smoking is still celebrated at this museum, where you can see exquisite paraphernalia from all over the world.

Address: 7 RUE PACHE. | Tel: +33 (0)1 4659 0551

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Paris: See

Until 27 February, this iconic designer is the subject of a retrospective at the City Hall (a work of art in itself). Putman has left her elegant stamp on hotels, furniture, and even grand pianos. Free admission.

Paris has a smattering of beautifully kept gardens but for real green space nothing compares to the vast Bois de Boulogne. Enchanting year-round, in the crisp winter air the leaves fall from the trees and it takes on a new magic

Daniel Buren's black and white columns (pictured) took a beating from critics in 1986 when they fi rst invaded the courtyard of the Palais Royal, and then the weather wore them down. After a careful restoration, they are once again crisp and clean and are lit in shades of blue at night.

French novelist George Sand (who was female) is the focus of Musée de la Vie Romantique, which is located in La Nouvelle Athènes neighbourhood, where many of the greats of the Romantic period lived. Don't miss the lovely garden and tearoom.

All of Paris is lit up like a Christmas tree in December and January. Les Grands Magasins dazzle, the Champs Elysées offers a panorama of twinkling lights, and buildings all over town are decked out in electric elegance.

An institution holding the largest film archive in the world, the curves of this Frank Gehry-designed building are no mere dust vaults. The Cinémathèque has daily screenings of cult, classic and experimental films, and also holds film history exhibitions and symposia.

It may be outlawed in just about every public space in France these days, but the art of smoking is still celebrated at this museum, where you can see exquisite paraphernalia from all over the world.