There is nothing cooler than staying in a chic Parisian flat during your visit to the City of Lights. This pad is available for rent from 3 to 14 nights.

Situated on the first floor (one floor up) of a charming building with its own lift, the apartment had been completely renovated and transformed into a designer studio. Despite being right in the heart of the Paris life (one minute from the Pompidou Centre) it is extremely calm, situated on a paved interior courtyard. The apartment sleeps a maximum of two people. If you like lush wallpaper, wooden parquet, colorful cement tiles and a designer feel, this sweet and stylish studio is for you!

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Address: 44, Rue Montmorency , 75003
Metro: Etienne Marcel
Availability: All year long
Average price:  80-150 euros per night
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It can be said that this bar is a victim of its own success but I prefer to just stick with the success part. It can also be said that the crowd is bobo-barf  but I will just call them hot! Andy WAHLOO does happy hour, it serves food ( North African tapas ) has a dj ( playing dance table elctropop ) there is a huge terrace ( the courtyard of a hotel particulier that it is housed in ) and its fun. What else do you need?

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0) 1 42 71 20 38
Address: 69, Rue des Gravilliers, 75003
Metro: Arts et Metiers
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 16h-02h00
Average price: 12 euros mojito

Inspiration for trend treckies.

The specialty of this cool small shop is art, design and fashion magazines from all over the world. Current and back issues of PURPLE, ACNE PAPER, A MAGAZINE, BANG BANG, LIVRAISON can be found here along a wide selection of art books, guides, artist catalogs and unique nothings. On a lazy sunny afternoon it is a great place to stop by.

Downstairs is a small gallery with seasonal exhibitions.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0)1 42 45 72 98
Address: 20, rue Dupetit-Thouars, 75003
Metro: Temple, Republique, Filles Calvaire
Opening hours: 10h- 20h; Sundays 14h-19h

CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL 2012

“I am the greatest collector of Picassos in the world.” – Pablo Picasso

Over 3,000 works of the world’s most famous artist are on display in this hotel particulier in the Marais district.  Arranged largely chronologically, the sketch books, photos, sculptures and paintings offer a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Picasso’s techniques. His art is put in context of the times with press clippings, caricatures, and reviews. Works by other artists such as Matisse, Chirico, Degas or Cezanne collected by Picasso are also there.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0)1 42 71 25 21
Address: Hotel Sale 5, rue de Thorigny, 75003
Metro: Saint-Paul, Chemin-Vert, Saint-Sebastien Froissart
Open: Monday-Sunday, 9h30-16h45; Closed on Tuesday
Entry fee: 6.50 € – 8.50 € Free for visitors under 18

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Step back in time and discover bourgeois life inside a 16th century mansion.
This museum displays the private collection of art lovers Ernest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jay, founders of La Samaritaine, one of the first departments stores of Paris. Here one can see great examples of 18th century French art: Boucher, Fragonard, Chardin, Watteau are all framed by opulent furnishings, paneling and accessorized by jewels, snuffboxes, clocks, china and other every day items.

Hotel Donon, a 16th century Paris townhouse, was built by the Superintendent of Royal Buildings to Charles IX & Henry III and stands monument,together with Hotel Carnavalet, to the original chic Paris district.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0)1 40 27 07 21
Address: 8, rue Elzévir, 75003
Metro: Saint-Paul, Chemin-Vert, Rambuteau
Open: Tuesday-Sunday, 10h-18h
Entry fee: Free for all visitors

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