L'Ouest Hôtel Paris 3 Rue du Rocher Online Booking

A short stroll and you are suddenly in the shopping arena filled with department stores, mainstream outlets, shoe shops, handbags and accessories. Be sure to treat yourself and if you want something just a little more exclusive then head over to Galeries Lafayette where you will find every designer name under the sun. The largest menswear store in Europe and events such as art exhibitions, book signings and fashion shows often take place here. Lovely place to lunch too.

There are over 60 open air markets that operate throughout the city so be sure to visit one for a vibrant and colourful day - you are sure to find that hidden treasure or rare cheese!

Don't miss the main sights - especially Tour Eiffel, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur and Montmartre. Spend some time in the Orsay Museum located in the old railway station built in 1900 - here you will see marvellous sculptures, paintings and photography and masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Renoir and Degas to name but a few. Pop in to Le Louvre to view that enigmatic Mona Lisa and priceless other art treasures.

Time for coffee - head over to Pompidou Centre where you can relax and watch the street entertainment and enjoy the arts and crafts on display.

Theatre, Opera and of course Cabaret are all to be enjoyed in the evenings. Find an intimate restaurant and finish the day with some fine French cuisine and a bottle of wine.