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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.
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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
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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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Say what you will about Jean Nouvel's wacky architecture, but there's no denying that the collections at this recent addition to Paris' museum scene are exquisite. The traditional arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas are vividly presented.
Address: 37 QUAI BRANLY. | Tel: +33 (0)1 5661 7000
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In 1911, Moïse de Camondo had this mansion built to house both his family and his exquisite collection of 18th-century art. Now a museum, it still feels like a private home because the rooms still look as they did when the family lived there.
Address: 63 RUE DE MONCEAU. | Tel: +33 (0)15 389 0650
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This square comprises 36 majestic brick
homes enclosing a vast lawn, fountains and a huge statue of Louis XIII.
An ideal place for sunning yourself or
sleeping off a good meal.
Address: 4TH ARRONDISSEMENT.
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Guided tours can sometimes require too much attention and cardio output, but cruising the City of Light by Segway (pictured) will keep things interesting, even for Paris veterans. You can overtake evening strollers on the Champs Elysées, but one tour rule: don't drink and Segway
Address: 24 RUE EDGAR FAURE. | Tel: +33 (0)1 5658 1054
