Track down that rare find What if you were to take these home in your suitcase? The brushstrokes of the latest new artist, the expert handicraft of a craftsman or a souvenir with a history: an antique doll, a retro lamp

Secrets of seduction and looking good In the search for the perfume that matches your personality, or the cosmetics that illuminate your complexion: where else but Paris to reveal the art of being beautiful?

Miles of malls to treat yourselves Natural successors to the department stores, the numerous shopping centres roll out their dozens of galleries, lined with bright and appealing shop windows, in all four corners of Paris

Welcome to paradise for kids Just one glance and their eyes light up… From major toy stores with their star products to traditional toyshops with more sophisticated items, this is fantasyland for kiddies, not to mention all those grown-ups with still have a child’s-eye view!

Lively and colourful markets to suit all tastes To get closer to Paris and its inhabitants, all you have to do is join in the bustling conviviality of its markets. As a general rule, they’re open in the morning, either during the week or at weekends

All you need to become a sporting hero Do you have the soul of an athlete or are you searching for the strip of your favourite football team? Paris is crammed with boutiques and superstores devoted to sport and full of every brand, famous or waiting to be discovered

A feast fit for a king Legendary names in the world of gastronomy offer you the refinement of their tasty dishes, their wine cellars or their pastries, either in their boutiques or delivered right to your door, workplace or conference centre