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Paris - the city of light and the city of lovers. Every year, people from across the world travel here to see the sights and seek out a little romance… So what to do when you've found your soulmate? Here are 7 things you may have missed…
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Point zéro des routes de France
Start your alternative tour here, on the Île de la Cité. Hopefully you didn't miss the cathedral of Notre-Dame, but you may not have known that you're actually standing at the 'centre' of Paris. All distances used to be measured from the 'point zéro', marked by a brass plaque.
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Sainte-Chapelle
While Notre Dame is closed for repairs following the 2019 fire, why not take a trip around the corner to visit the equally stunning gothic surroundings of the Sainte-Chapelle - built by King Louis IX to house his collection of holy relics, including the crown of thorns.
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Lavirotte Building, 29 Avenue Rapp
Follow the Seine west, towards the Eiffel Tower, and you'll pass by the exquisite art nouveau edifice of the Lavirotte Building, at 29 Avenue Rapp. Designed by Jules Lavirotte for the ceramicist Alexandre Bigot, its a historic, and aesthetic piece of architecture.
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Maison de Loo
In a city dominated by stone facades, a few buildings stand out - the Maison de Loo is one of them. It was given its distinctive pagoda form in 1925 by the Chinese art collector Ching Tsai Loo. Today, it's a private gallery dedicated to his memory and to Asian art.
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The Fontaine Médicis
The gardens of the Palais du Luxembourg are the idea spot for a picnic. Pop a cork, break open a baguette, and admire the carefully cultivated surroundings and flowing fountains. During the summer season, you can take a tour with the gardeners.
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Senat
If you're lucky enough to know a French senator, or to get your hands on one of the few tour tickets, you can visit the Palais du Luxembourg itself, now the home of the French Senate. Intended as a royal residence, the palace became the home of Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul.
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O say, can you see? No, we haven't left Paris. If you remember, the Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to their long-time allies. This quarter-size replica was installed on the Île aux Cygnes to mark the centennial of the French Revolution.
