03. République - The Northern Marais has a museum for everyone. There is the Picasso Museum for art lovers, the Carnavalet Museum for history buffs, and the Art and Craft Museum for those intereseted in the sciences.

Pompidou Center - The contemporary Georges Pompidou Center stands on what used to be medieval Paris. Other landmarks include the 12th-century Notre Dame Cathedral and Hôtel de Ville.

05. Panthéon - Also known as the Quartier Latin, this lively area is dominated by universities, including La Sorbonne. Have dinner in one of the numerous cafés and bars along Rue Mouffetard.

06. Saint Germain - This district is packed with small art galleries and unique boutiques. Enjoy strolling along Boulevard Saint-Germain or scouting for antiques in the Rue de Seine.

Eiffel Tower - Invalides - Dominated by the iconic Eiffel Tower, this bustling district houses the French Parliament, l’Assemblée Nationale. If politics don't interest you, check out the Musée D’Orsay, Musée du Quai Branly or Musée Rodin.

08. Champs Elysées - This international district has plenty of designer shopping, excellent dining and nightlife options, and features the magnificent Arc de Triomphe.

09. Opéra - Opéra is just next to Montmarte, and hosts the Palais Garnier, home of the famous Paris Opera. Department stores such as Printemps and the Galeries Lafayette can be found on Boulevard Haussmann.

10. Gare du Nord - Street-side cafés and restaurants line this international district. Try some Indian or Pakistani cuisine at one of the many restaurants in ‘le Petit Bombay’ along Boulevard Strasbourg.