A Paris city break: different areas, different vibes

Looking for the ideal district to stay in during your city break? From typical to trendy, from cool to festive, discover the Paris that most appeals to you! We invite you to get off the beaten track to find that little corner of paradise, where you will feel right at home.

The best of the Marais and the Canal Saint-Martin

The whole spectrum of hipsterishness, from fashionable artiness in the Marais to bohemian quirkiness by the canal
South Pigalle: naughty but nice

With hip boutiques, traditional bistros and classy cocktail bars, this area is one of the liveliest in the city
Batignolles; Abbesses-Caulaincourt: Village vibe

Chic and bohemian northwest Paris has held on to its working class ethos while becoming irresistibly trendy
Bercy: Resolutely modern

Southeast Paris – from Bercy to the ‘New Left Bank’ – is the place to watch for emerging trends
Bastille: Relaxed and cool

Working class people, bourgeois bohemians and an arty crowd.
Timeless Saint-Germain-des-Prés

With its mix of luxury boutiques and student hangouts, Saint-Germain-des-Prés has a vibrant, cosmopolitan feel.
Canal de l’Ourcq and around: Wide-open spaces

Art and natural beauty are to be found aplenty in northeastern Paris. The area offers a host of outdoor pleasures.
Off the beaten track

Now that Paris is being redeveloped, there’s even more to see and do – on both sides of the ring road.

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