03. Temple - République - The Northern Marais has a museum for all tastes. There is the Picasso Museum for art lovers, the Carnavalet Museum charting the history of Paris, and the Arts and Crafts Museum.

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

05. Panthéon - Notre-Dame - Known as the Latin Quarter, this lively area is dominated by universities, including La Sorbonne. Streetside dining is possible in the numerous cafés and bars along Rue Mouffetard.

06. Saint-Germain - Luxembourg - Situated on the Left Bank of Paris, the 6th district is packed with small art galleries and unique boutiques. Shoppers will enjoy strolling along Boulevard Saint-Germain or scouting for antiques in the Rue de Seine.

07. Tour Eiffel - Invalides - Dominated by the iconic Eiffel Tower and situated on the Left Bank of the Seine. This bustling district houses the French Parliament, l’Assemblée Nationale. Key museums in the area include Musée D’Orsay, Musée du Quai Branly and Musée Rodin.

08. Champs-Élysées - This international district offers plenty of dining and nightlife options. On the west end of the famous Avenue Champs Elysées sits the magnificent Arc de Triomphe, while the Place de la Concorde and its ancient, Egyptian obelisk occupy the east end.

09. Opéra - Opéra is situated on the Right Bank of the River Seine. The area hosts the Palais Garnier, home of the famous Paris Opera, and it also borders Montmarte.

10. Gare du Nord - Streetside cafés and restaurants line the 10th arrondissement’s Canal Saint-Martin. Other attractions include Indian and Pakistani restaurants in ‘le Petit Bombay’ and traditional, African hairdressers along Boulevard Strasbourg.