1. Paris

8th Arrondissement

Publicis Drugstore Brasserie

Lobster fish and chips at Publicis Drugstore Brasserie in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Rocking the city's best view of the Champs Elysees​ and Arc de Triomphe, Publicis Drugstore's Brasserie is the perfect place to grab a snack or drink while touring the neighborhood. 

Fauchon

Mille-feuille at Fauchon in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Paris' house of gastronomy has lost a little of it's luster over the past couple of decades, but there's few places in the world that sell the champagne and macaron lifestyle quite as well.

Ladurée

To say that Ladurée makes a good macaron is a BIT of an understatement, they're the inventors of it—literally! A must do in France. 

Musée du Louvre

Courtyard at the Louvre.

Why you shouldn't miss one of the largest and most visited museums in the world.

Dalloyau

Pastry counter at the Dalloyau tea salon. Photo by alphacityguides

Bakers to Louis XIV and inventor of the Opera cake, Dalloyau has been world renowned for over 300 years as some of the finest bakers in the world. Today they are most well known for their macaroons and perfect scrambled eggs. 

Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

At the west end of Champs-Élysées you'll find one of Paris' most famous monuments.

YSL

Yves Saint Laurent in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Legendary French ready-to-wear designer. 

Villeroy & Boch

Dishes at Villeroy & Boch in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Historic European ceramic and fine porcelain company. 

Publicis Drugstore

Accessories inside Publicis Drugstore in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Whether you're looking for a luxury item for yourself or a cheeky gift for a friend the Publicis Drugstore (Public Drugstore) is the place to go.

Officina Slowear

Fashion inside Officina Slowear in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Quality clothing for men and women.