People cross town for these cheeses - wonderful farmhouse camemberts, delicate st-marcellins, a choice of chèvres and several rarities.

Napoleon ordered the Arc de Triomphe's construction in 1809 as a monument to the achievements of his armies, but his empire began to collapse almost immediately; the arch was...

Paris's first ever 'ocean entertainment centre' is a hybrid aquarium-cinema complex containing over 500 species of fish, invertebrates, sharks and coral, and several cinema...

Opened in 2007 in the eastern wing of the Palais de Chaillot, this architecture and heritage museum impresses principally by its scale. The expansive ground floor is filled...

There's no denying that the George V is serious about luxury: chandeliers, marble and tapestries; over-attentive staff; glorious flower arrangements; divine bathrooms; and...

You can tell owner Noémie is a painter by the way all the make-up is set out in palettes. Little pots of gloss (starting from €7.50) in myriad colours triple as lip gloss,...

Philippe Starck has created a neo-rococo wonderland in the former mansion of the Vicomtesse de Noailles. From the red carpet entrance with a chandelier in a fish tank to the...

In March 2008, Givenchy opened this new flagship Fbg-St-Honoré store for men's and women's prêt-à-porter and accessories. Designed by Jamie Fobert, who worked on the Tate, it...

This épicerie with a difference is the perfect remedy for anyone for whom the word 'terroir' conjures up visions of grease-soaked peasant food. Here, the walls heave with more...

New manager Olivier Lordonnois has pushed the Trémoille to another level. The recent opening of a new restaurant-bar-lounge and improved spa and fitness facilities have made...

Paris's image as the epicentre of luxury fashion is absolutely spot on. Timeless brands like Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Dior were born here, their sparkling boutiques still...

This elegant hotel - built for Napoleon III's physician - features appropriately Second Empire high ceilings and plush upholstery, and a lounge overlooking a lovely walled...

Spanish hams here have the Bellota-Bellota label, meaning that the pigs have been allowed to feast on acorns. Manager Philippe Poulachon compares his cured hams (€98 a kilo) to...

Introducing a new concept on the Paris hotel scene, Jays is a luxurious boutique-apart hotel that trades on a clever blend of antique furniture, modern design and high-tech...