Leonie Cater

Oh Pigalle, where do we begin? Paris’s naughty black sheep - the night-time realm of sex and debauchery where anything goes. Sure, the streets have gotten quieter, gangsters no longer reign, and, while strip-tease may have been invented here, the brothels have long closed down. But the evenings are as lively as ever. With legendary live music venues, underground clubs, hot new bars and all-night sex shops, there’s never a dull moment in Paris’s former red light district. So where should you go, exactly? That’s what we’re trying to answer after 24 hours (plus two hangovers) in Pigalle. From the Moulin-Rouge to Saint-Georges station, we reveal all…

Velvety ganache, molten 'chocolat chaud' and light, airy truffles abound in our pick of The best chocolate shops in Paris. From impressively eccentric cocoa creations to scrumptious, understated classics, these 'chocolatiers' will seduce you over to the dark (chocolate) side.  Think we've missed one out? Let us know in the comments below. 

Wedged in between Gare de l’Est and place de la République, Jacques Bonsergent is still causing quite a stir in the super-dynamic 10th arrondissement – and for good reason. Time Out Paris takes you on a journey through the cultural riches, attractions and curiosities of Canal Saint Martin…