An influx of trendy cocktail bars in Paris’ red light district is turning South Pigalle into one of the hottest nightlife destinations in the capital.
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Thanks to France’s high-speed trains, well-marked motorways and international airport hubs, even more charm and culinary surprises lie less than two hours from the City of Lights.
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Until 6 July see some of the world’s most exquisite creations, from glamorous ball gowns to natty daywear outfits, at the Paris Haute Couture exhibition.
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The world’s most alluring city – with its tree-shaded boulevards, lamp-lit bridges, exquisite cuisine and cafe terraces – seduces any time of year or day.
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A new rooftop club and cultural venue brings hip Parisians to uncharted territory in the French capital.
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Despite the French capital’s rapidly changing neighbourhoods and endlessly cool vibe, its centuries-old haunts hold fast to an atmosphere that is purely Parisian.
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