What not to do is more the issue in Paris. The Museums, galleries and historical sites are dazzling not to mention the extraordinary shops that range from the most expensive international boutiques to charming neighborhood shops where more modest prices prevail.
We don’t generally include tried-and-true destinations like the Louvre, not because we don’t love them, but because they’re such obvious choices. We explore beyond the hype and don’t automatically recommend brand names, the usual tourist spots, or the newest and the hottest. We look for what’s authentic and unique to Paris.