In the summer outside and have the seasonal specials at Brasserie Le Bourbon.

Pistachio eclairs and the best take-away Croque Monsieur at Patisserie Gosselin.

All the fusion flavours of macaroons and chocolates at Sadaharu Aoki.

Tiny little choux buns filled with every flavour of custard from Popelini.

Every Eclair one could imagine at Ecliar De Genie.

Chocolates and Candies to die for not to mention cakes and tea at the beautiful Jacques Gerin store.

The best people watching in town and Croque Monsiuer at The Hotel Crillon.

Truffle Risotto and watch the fashion pack at Le Castiglione.

Pure luxury in a beautifully modern space at Hermes.

Stop over at Bon Marche for all the wonderful fashion goods your heart could want.

Find every cooking utensil and implement you never knew about at the Parisian institution that is E.Dehillerin.

On a budget chic unbranded clothes that mimic all the key trends and some classics at Cosmos.

Everything hip and cool along with P.Diddy and the rest at Colette. (also a great spot on the Rue Saint Honure to grab lunch, if you can get a table!)

Espadrilles in every colour and kind at Castaner.

For teen fabulous fashion and petite chic ladies adult Bonpoint (also pick up the cutest kiddie clothes at the ajoining stores.)

The most luxurious floral decorations and fragrance at Herve Gambs.

Scented candles that are billionaire worthy at Cire Trudon.

The most chic Parisian head toppers at Marie Mercie, the milliner with a surrealist sense of humour.

All things Alaia at the amazing outlet and beautiful main store.

For the original monogramed bag try Goyard.

Create that truly parisian outfit at Isabel Marant.

In pure luxury and Marie Antoinette opulence at The Hotel Crillon.

Crazy wallpaper and colours at Hotel Bellechasse.

On a simple but chic budget at Hotel Therese.

In the land of darkness and Parisian brand cool at Hotel Coste (well worth meal in the courtyard in the summer and a decadent drink in the bar in Winter).

A trip to the 1920’s as seen by Woody Allen at the famous taxidermy Deyrolle. It’s a Parisian institution and as much of a museum as a shop. Often used as a movie set, as in Midnight in Paris for a Surrealist wedding.

Musee d’Orsay for the architecture as much as the art. I would recommend that you do this in the morning before heading o the train to Versailles from just outside.

The Louvre. The one stop shop for culture. However be prepared to spend at least a whole day. Its massive and involves extensive walking, I advise you research the specific pieces you want to see so you dont get lost wandering around Gothic icons wondering what happened to Mona Lisa!