In the 1st arrondissement, the chic Palais Royal area takes its name from the 17th-century Palais-Royal, a former palace with a contemporary art-filled park. Its arcades house posh fashion boutiques, and the famed Le Grand Véfour restaurant where Napoleon courted Joséphine. The nearby Japanese quarter, centered on Rue Sainte-Anne, is known for ramen, while Molière’s plays are staged at the Comédie Française theater.
IN ART
iconic galleries / alternative art spaces / extraordinary collection of art / hidden museum and architecture sites
IN Design
local designers / local craft / less waste
IN Fashion
local fashion designers / vintage treasures / and not to be missed places