Paris Wheel

Paris is best enjoyed one neighbourhood at a time, so we settled in the
charming pedestrian area of Montorgueil, once painted by Monet, for a
week of pâtisseries, bistros and boutiques.

stay
You
wont find many hotels in this quaint Parisian quarter, so opt for the
cute and cozy Carroussel
rental apartment and its quirky mix of old and new. Up above, old
wooden beams, down below, new hardwood floors and a cherry red kitchen
that stows a handy washer/dryer. The spot is so quiet, you might be
fooled into thinking youre living outside city limits. 91 per night for
seven nights, through Paris Hideaways, http://studio.provaction.com

eat
Your morning ritual must include pain au
chocolat from the best bakery on the main market street, La
Maison Stohrer (pictured), est. 1730. Its pastries are so good,
youll seriously consider mortgaging your home to have the pâtissier
FedEx you a dozen every day. 51, Rue Montorgueil, Paris, +33 01 04 13 01
61, www.stohrer.fr

drink
The area is brimming with trendy bars
inhabited by Paris’ young and restless, so make it your aim to stumble
into a different establishment every night. At the simply named 2éme
Arrt, you find good drinks, tasty tapas and a friendly owner wholl join
your table and chat you up. 49, Rue Montmartre, Paris, +33 01 40 26 75
51.

shop
Down rue Montmartre and its side streets, youll
find French favourites Cotélac and Zadig & Voltaire. But for those with
a shoe fetish, step into 58m
for gorgeous soles by French designers Avril Gau, Sartore and Michel
Vivien, and soft, sumptuous bags by Jerome Dreyfuss. 58, rue Montmartre,
Paris, +33 01 40 26 61 01, www.58m.fr