6 best places to shop and eat in Paris

Champs Elysees
Champs-Élysées

Shopping class

This long and wide boulevard is one of the most famous and busiest streets in Paris. It is one of the most expensive in the world in terms of rent. The street is less than 2 km long, 70 m wide and connects the modern and historic parts of the city. It is terminated on one side by the Arc de Triomphe and on the other by Place de la Concorde near the Louvre. [btn "Book a hotel in central Paris" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid…

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Place Vendome
Place Vendôme

Square, Shopping class

A square that looks different than it looks. Its ground plan is rectangular, but thanks to clever architecture with curved corners, it looks like an octagon. The square was originally named Louis the Great Square and was intended to be a celebration of him. [btn "Find out the prices of hotels near Vendome" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-montmartre] In the centre of the square stands the bronze Vendôme…

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Bassin de la Villette
Bassin de La Villette

Water Canal, Promenade

In the western part of Paris, there is the beautiful artificial canal Bassin de La Villette, which continues for almost 5 km along the Canal Saint-Martin to the Seine. It creates a natural line of promenades, cafés, outdoor seating and parks away from the tourist action of the historic centre. [imageFill 163833,163834] La Baignale swimming pool Certainly one of the most popular spots is the trio of pools, or rather the extended promenade into…

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Rue Mouffetard
Rue Mouffetard

Street, Shopping class

Rue Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement of Paris is one of the most famous and lively areas in the city. It lies on the southern edge of the Latin Quarter. Over 600 metres long, it is also one of the oldest streets. It is bordered by two magnificent squares - the Place de la Contrescarpe to the north and the Place Saint-Médard at the southern end. [btn "Book your hotel in Paris in advance" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid…

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Canal Saint Martin
Canal Saint-Martin

Water Canal, Promenade

The most famous and most beautiful water canal in Paris connects the Seine River with another canal, the Bassin de la Villette. It is 4.5 km long and runs through a densely built-up area of residential neighbourhoods. The canal was opened in 1825 and is relatively narrow, as it was originally intended only to supply drinking water. However, it later acquired a transport function and is now an extremely popular recreational area. [btn "Find out…

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Les Halles
Les Halles

Square, Department store

"Les Halles" refers to the neighbourhood and the vast Place Carée square right in the centre of Paris. The area takes its name from the huge halls of the fresh food market that has been operating on this square since the Middle Ages. Les Halles was at its peak in the 19th century, when most of the market halls were built. [btn "Book a hotel in central Paris" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-leshalles] …

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