Stained glass windows photographed (by Laura Johnson) from inside Notre Dame Cathedral on a quiet Sunday morning. Closest Metro station: Cité on Metro Line 4.  Closest RER station: Saint-Michel, on RER B and RER C train lines. Close by: Berthillon ice cream with their deep intense flavours, found on the next island down: Ile Saint-Louis. … Read more

Canal St. Martin with its still operating lock system allows boats to move through the canal along the 10th district of Paris. During summer months the canal is lined with people sitting, chatting, eating & drinking. Some bars along the canal offer their drinks in plastic cups, allowing you to take their beverages to enjoy … Read more

Rue des Barres, behind church St-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais in Paris’ 4th arrondissement. Harks back to a time before Smart cars and ubiquitous wifi. Closest Metro stations: Pont Marie on Metro line 7 (pink) Hotel de Ville on Metro Line 1 (yellow) Close by: Great espresso coffee in Paris at Caféothèque Famous falafel/schwarma pita sandwiches at L’as du Fallafel Hotel … Read more