Paris

Atelier des Lumières immersion

Klimt ten metres tall on every wall. Book the first slot of the day.

Canal Saint-Martin evening

Apéro on the iron footbridges as the locks fill. Paris at its most local.

Canal de l'Ourcq kayak

Paddle east from Stalingrad into the city thinning out. Rentals by the hour.

Catacombs skull tunnels

Empire of the dead, timed entry essential. Chills guaranteed.

Duck confit in Paris

Crispy skin, sarladaises potatoes, corner bistro setting.

Eiffel summit at dusk

Top of the tower as the city lights come on. Book the summit slot ahead — it sells out.

Falafel in the Marais

L'As du Fallafel line moves fast. Extra aubergine always.

Le Bon Marché food hall graze

Taste everything, buy cheese. Weekday lunch is calmest.

Le Marais gallery crawl

Small galleries, vintage shops and courtyard surprises between falafel stops.