Discover Paris’s 200 best Winter spots for your trip

Near the Canopée des Halles and the Louvre, this brasserie has served round-the-clock since 8am to 5am, seven days a week. The menu features generous, traditional French dishes such as frog legs, cassoulet and pig's trotters, alongside a seafood selection also available for takeaway.

With its classic Parisian décor, terrace and lively atmosphere, it's a spot for family lunches, late dinners or gatherings with friends.

Kodawari Ramen Yokochō recreates the atmosphere of a narrow Tokyo alley lined with izakaya and small eateries. Chef Jean-Baptiste Meusnier, an outspoken ramen enthusiast, oversees a menu built on carefully selected or artisan-made ingredients.

The immersive decor and focus on quality have earned the restaurant several hospitality industry awards, including the 2017 Palme d'Or de la Restauration.

Part of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris's 5th arrondissement, this gallery displays taxidermied animals, from an African wildlife caravan to marine and endangered species, illustrating the history of life on Earth. Modern lighting and design frame the historic building, blending science with storytelling.

Open daily except Tuesdays, it suits families, school groups and visitors with accessibility needs.

Café de Flore is a landmark café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, long associated with Parisian literary and intellectual life. Since 1994 it has hosted the Prix de Flore, an annual award for a promising young author, presented each November over dinner at the café.

Expect classic café fare, coffee and breakfast service in a setting steeped in literary history.

This guided visit provides entry to the Louvre along with an introduction to its permanent collections, from ancient antiquities to European masterpieces. A guide leads visitors through key galleries, offering context on the museum's history and highlighted works.

Guided tours are also available through temporary exhibitions. Reservation is required, and is mandatory for all visitors between 1 July and 31 August 2026.

This grand hôtel particulier near the Champs-Élysées preserves the elegant atmosphere of a 19th-century Parisian residence while displaying Paris's finest private art collection. Lavishly furnished salons showcase works by Uccello, Mantegna, Botticelli, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Fragonard and Reynolds.

Visitors can explore the couple's history, use a family-friendly visitor app, and stop for refreshments at the on-site restaurant, Le Nélie.

The Palais Garnier hosts the Opéra national de Paris's opera, ballet and concert performances, alongside exhibitions and guided tours of its lavish interiors. Built as part of the Opéra national de Paris's network of venues, it marks 150 years of history in 2025.

Visitors can attend performances, public rehearsals, or explore the building independently or with a group tour.

Housed in a converted 19th-century foundry, this Culturespaces venue opened in 2018 as a digital art centre. Large-scale projections cover the walls, floor and ceiling, immersing visitors in works by artists such as Van Gogh alongside contemporary digital creations.

A rotating programme includes different shows on different days, plus a children's workshop space and a bookshop-boutique.

Musée d'Orsay occupies a former Belle Époque railway station, its grand hall and glass roof forming a striking backdrop for the collection inside. The museum specializes in Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, alongside sculpture and decorative arts.

Timed-entry tickets help manage visitor flow, and many describe the building itself, with its ornate architecture and large clock, as a highlight alongside the artwork.

Located close to the Eiffel Tower, this aquarium displays a varied collection of fish and a notably large array of jellyfish. Visitors can watch shows and view videos detailing the history of the site and its species.

The atmosphere is family-friendly, with exhibits presented in a way reviewers describe as both engaging and respectful to marine life.

Founded in 2002 by Christophe Vasseur, this bakery occupies a former classified shop on rue Yves Toudic, with painted ceilings and weathered marble. It follows a purist approach: organic ingredients, long fermentation, and hand-crafted breads, viennoiseries and specialty coffee.

The site has since expanded into a nearby table and a glass-fronted workshop where bread is shaped in view of passersby.

Set in a vaulted 5th-arrondissement cellar with a history stretching back to Templar and Freemason gatherings, Caveau de la Huchette has hosted live jazz nightly since 1946. Bands play three sets an evening for a crowd that mixes local regulars with visitors, many dancing swing on the small floor.

The club, run by vibraphonist Dany Doriz since 1970, opens daily without reservation and featured in the film La La Land.

Kodawari Ramen Tsukiji serves quality ramen inspired by Tokyo's historic fish market, which operated from 1935 until 2018. Chef Jean-Baptiste Meusnier, an outspoken enthusiast of the dish, oversees carefully selected and often handmade ingredients.

Expect a themed setting evoking Japan, with the restaurant recognized by industry awards including the 2017 Palme d'Or de la Restauration.

Musée Guimet houses extensive collections spanning Afghanistan, India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan and the Himalayan world, including sculpture, ceramics and textiles. Spread across three sites near place d'Iéna, it presents both permanent holdings and temporary exhibitions, such as one on Silla-era Korean treasures.

A research library and auditorium support its role as a center for Asian art scholarship.

The Musée de l'Orangerie houses Claude Monet's Grandes Décorations, immersive Nymphéas paintings displayed in oval rooms designed for the works. It also holds the Walter-Guillaume collection, featuring paintings by artists such as Renoir, Cézanne, and Picasso.

Set in the Tuileries Garden, the museum offers guided tours, family workshops, and accessibility-adapted visits alongside its permanent and temporary exhibitions.

An evening ticket to the Moulin Rouge's famous "Féerie" cabaret show, featuring a troupe of 100 artists including the Doris Girls, in around 1,000 feather and rhinestone costumes. Guests are seated for the performance and served half a bottle of Champagne during the show.

The Louvre occupies a former royal residence along the Seine, displaying tens of thousands of artworks and artifacts spanning ancient civilizations to the 19th century. Its collection includes the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

The museum's modern glass pyramid entrance, added in 1989, has become a landmark in its own right.

La Géode is a striking mirrored sphere housing an IMAX cinema with a 180° dome screen, part of the Pathé network. It shows documentary-style films with immersive visuals and powerful sound, covering topics like nature and science.

The distinctive geodesic structure is notable on its own, making it a landmark within the Cité des Sciences complex. Ticket prices and picture quality draw mixed reactions from visitors.

Opened to the public in 1809, the Catacombes de Paris occupy former limestone quarry galleries 20 metres beneath the city. The 1,500-metre route winds past walls of stacked bones and skulls, transferred here as Paris cemeteries closed.

Displays cover the site's geology, architecture and history. Advance booking is recommended, and an audioguide is included with tickets.

Opened in 1896 near Grands Boulevards, this is the oldest of the Chartier bouillons, its decor of glass roofing, brass fittings, carved woodwork and hanging lamps protected as a historic monument since 1989. Expect a lively, bustling atmosphere with shared tables and no reservations.

The menu keeps prices modest, with starters from €1 and mains from €7, following the house tradition of an affordable proper meal. Open daily from 11:30am to midnight.

Designed with a distinctive garden facade, this museum houses the Galerie des cinq continents and Plateau des Collections, presenting art and cultural objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Exhibits include photography, sound collections and rotating temporary shows.

The site also features a reading room, library, bookshop and restaurants, with guided tours and workshops available for visitors.

This Rue Marbeuf branch of the Paris bistro chain offers just one dish: a walnut green salad followed by tender contre-filet steak in a secret sauce, served with homemade matchstick fries. Founded in 1959 by Paul Gineste de Saurs, the format has remained unchanged across generations.

The setting reflects a classic, elegant Parisian bistro atmosphere, with efficient service and no menu to choose from.

Merci is a multi-level concept store offering a curated mix of furniture, homeware, fashion, accessories and beauty products. The space also houses a café and a used-book corner, creating a relaxed spot to browse and pause.

Collections rotate with seasonal and thematic selections, alongside collaborations with design brands.

Shakespeare and Company is an independent English-language bookstore on the Left Bank, selling fiction, poetry, rare editions and its own branded titles. Beyond books, it hosts author events, podcasts and a small cafe, drawing on a literary history tied to figures like James Joyce.

Shelves are packed across cosy, winding rooms, with staff picks and themed sections for browsing.

This traditional bistro on rue Paul Bert has been serving classic French fare for around two decades. Expect a lively, convivial atmosphere with dishes such as steak au poivre and freshly opened oysters.

The setting is unpretentious and bustling, drawing a mix of regulars and visitors. Reservations are taken by phone only, and the restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Part of the Peppe Paris chain led by Giuseppe Cutraro, a chef crowned world pizza champion in Naples, this Étienne Marcel address serves authentic Neapolitan pizza made with ingredients largely sourced from Naples. Signature pies include the Burrata Multicolore, Queen Tartufo and Campione del Mondo, alongside classics like the Margherita.

Expect a lively, contemporary take on traditional Italian recipes.

Set in the former Chez Jenny space, this budget-friendly bouillon-style restaurant serves traditional French fare such as oysters, seafood platters, choucroute and jarret frites. The 1932 brasserie interior features carved woodwork, Charles Spindler marquetry panels and period tiling across 1,800 square metres.

It offers privatisable function rooms for 15 to 140 guests and continuous service daily from noon to midnight.

This Saint-Germain outpost of Le Relais de l'Entrecôte offers no menu choices beyond salad, steak and fries, served with a signature sauce. Expect queues, as reservations aren't taken and the format draws steady crowds.

The dining room has a lively, bustling atmosphere, with staff bringing a second helping of steak and fries after the first plate is cleared.

Set on Rue Saint-Honoré, this bistronomic restaurant is run by chef Bruno Doucet, trained under names like Pierre Gagnaire and Jean-Pierre Vigato. The kitchen emphasizes quality produce, seasoning and precise cooking, with dishes drawing on French terroir traditions.

Beyond dining in, the restaurant offers cocotte dishes for home delivery, an in-house épicerie, a wine cellar and gift cards. Service is overseen by sommelier-trained maître d' Cyril Sagot.

Near the Moulin Rouge, this large 2017 brasserie revives the 19th-century Parisian bouillon tradition with paper tablecloths, Thonet bistro chairs and red skaï banquettes. Expect classics like onion soup, snails in parsley butter, beef bourguignon and profiteroles, served continuously from noon to midnight.

With 200 seats plus a balcony, it draws a busy mix of tourists, workers and families, often with a queue outside.