Paris

Window display at Colette in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Calling all fashion junkies! Check out our favorite shops in Paris that you simply can't afford to miss!

Macarons at Pierre Herme in Paris.Photo by alphacityguides.

There's a million reasons to visit Paris, but none are more delicious than this—the 10 best pastry shops in Paris.

RER Train from CDG into Paris. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/m-louis/5989346561/sizes/o/in/photolist-a8fY4T-dapBSr/">m-louis</a>

Wondering how to get from Charles De Gaulle International Airport into Paris city center? Check out our how to guide for everything you need to know about arriving at CDG.

Basilica of the Sacré Coeur in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

If it's your first time visiting Paris these are a few of the attractions you simply can't afford to miss. 

Accessory display at A.P.C. store in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Clean lines, fitted silhouettes, and quality fabrics are the corner stone of this very Parisian brand. 

Paris Metro sign. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/malias/">malias</a>

Getting around Paris isn't hard, but there's a few things you should know.

Pizza at Mama Pizzeria in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.
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The best Neapolitan style pizza in Paris.

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

Store front at Stohrer. Photo by alphacityguides.
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The oldest pâtisserie in Paris.

Savoury carrot tart from Tartes Kluger in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.
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Innovative lunch cuisine without the "innovative" price tag. Savory and sweet tarts served on a communal table in arguably the city's finest tart atelier. 

Exterior of Frenchie's in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.
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This is where one of France's hottest chef's, Gregory Marchand, serves up his daily market fresh meals. Simple dishes served with high quality ingredients is the focus, in a non-pretentious, casual environment. 

Tart display at La Fougasse in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.
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While everything at this tiny bakery in the Third looks sumptuous, the lines of people are forming for the bread, and a slice of the tarte tropézienne (a French pastry creme stuffed between two layers of sinfully delicious puff pastry).

One of crepe master Alain's creations at the Marche des Enfants Rouges in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.
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Paris' oldest covered market has been serving up some of the city's best food since the early 17th century, but the real draw for us was Alain's boulanger that serves some of Paris' best crepes. 

Macaron case at Gerard Mulot in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.
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For the most beautiful and tasty fruit tarts in the city head to Gerard

Macaron display at Pierre Hermé in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.
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One of the most famous pastry chefs in Paris, some even say the world.

La Bastide d'Opio in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.
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Light and healthy Provincial cooking in in the Latin Quarter.

Chocolate and pastry display at Jean-paul Hévin. Photo by alphacityguides.
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Calling all chocolate fiends!  Hévin is just the place to crush that chocolate craving once and for all.

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

Macarons at Hugo & Victor in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.
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Upmarket pastry shop with exotic tastes.

Ladurée pastry counter in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Macarons, tarts, truffles, oh my! A list of Paris pastry shops you can't afford to miss.

Room at Mama Shelter hotel in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

A light-hearted quirky design hotel, that's easy on the wallet. 

This creative studio, cutting-edge fashion label and fashion collaborative has a serious cult following.