Museums

- Head to Centre Pompidou to discover the largest collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe - don't miss the view of Paris from the top floor! You can also get a drink at the rooftop bar where we went on one of our first dates.

- Learn more about our neighborhood and the artists who lived here at the Musée Montmartre.

- Explore the sculpture garden at Musée Rodin.

- Dive into Monet's gardens at the Musée Marmottan Monet.

- Explore the shops in one of Paris' famous passages.

Monuments and Neighborhoods

- Walk around the Père-Lachaise cemetery, an old favourite past time of ours when we lived in the 11th.

- Take a walk on the Petite Ceinture.

- Have a picnic at Buttes-Chaumont.

- Visit Le Marais for great boutiques and make sure to get lunch at L'As du Falafel!

Cafés and Restaurants

- Get traditional hot chocolate at Angelina.

- Taste the best eclairs at L'Éclair de Génie.

- Go out for cafe gourmand to satisfy your sweet tooth!

- Enjoy steak frites at Sacre Fleur around the corner from us or TonTon La Butte if you prefer aligot.

- Head for a cheap and good meal at a Bouillon - we love Chartier where Sylvana's Dad and Uncle Andy have been going for decades!

- Get traditional French food at Chez Paul.

- Enjoy galettes and crepes at Cafe Breizh.

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- Visit the Château de Chantilly - don't miss the beautiful grounds!

- Like Sylvana, Chantilly loves horses! Go riding in the forest - you can reserve through the Chateau Montvillargene by emailing ind@chmvt.com.

- Not up for riding? Don't worry! Go for a walk in Chantilly Forest.

- Learn how to make proper chantilly (whipped cream) in its hometown at L'Atelier de la Chantilly or La Confrérie des Chevaliers Fouetteurs de Crème Chantilly.

- Enjoy a drink on a terrace in the city center.