Everyone on a trip to Paris is in search of restaurants that serve great food at decent prices. Before Guillaume Plisson of Calista Privilège started his Paris touring company, he worked as a chef. Here are some of Plisson’s favorite restaurants in popular Paris neighborhoods.

Where to Eat in the 7th Arrondissement

The Eiffel Tower is in the 7th arrondissement, so you’ll be spending a lot of time in this neighborhood. Luckily, there are some non-tourist trap places that serve up authentic French food.

These three restaurants are on the rue Saint-Dominique:

Cafe Constant

Don’t be put off by the simple decor, just wait till you taste the food. A great meal – appetizer, entree, and dessert – can be had for €23 (wine not included). Run by well-known chef/owner Christian Constant and a great young chef, Eduardo Jacinto Avelar, this typical French brasserie has a seasonal menu that changes according to the best products available at the markets.

Les Fables de la Fontaine

This stylish bistro specializes in fish dishes and Basque Country cuisine from the southwest region of France. Expect mid-range prices for very high-quality food: a weekday lunch menu – appetizer, daily special, dessert, and a glass of wine – costs €30. The owners – maître d’ David Bottreau and chef Sebastien Grave – first met while working for the famed Christian Constant.

La Fontaine de Mars

This is the classic Parisian bistro of your dreams. Hearty meals such as foie gras, duck, and cassoulet have been served on this very spot since 1908. Jacques and Christiane Boudon are the current owners keeping the tradition alive. The plat du jour (daily special) will run you about €20. Otherwise, lunch and dinner – appetizer, main course, dessert – will be around €55 (without drinks). For a wonderful culinary experience, try the Burgundy snails. Unconvinced? President Obama has dined here.

Though Paris has its share of great piano lounges, a hotel piano bar tends to be more relaxed. While you’re there for the music and the sophisticated ambiance, it’s also a way to check out these grand hotels. Maybe you’ll be inspired to book a room at one of them on your next trip to Paris.

B.A. Bar at Hotel Bel-Ami

The Saint-Germain-des-Pres neighborhood is great for nightlife. The Hotel Bel-Ami piano bar evenings are every night except Sundays, 6pm to 10pm. On the first Thursday of every month, there’s a special jazz evening, Soirees Bazz, in this lobby bar from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

Bar du Lutetia at Hotel Lutetia

This Art Deco hotel is a Left Bank landmark. The Lutetia bar has been attracting the glitterati since 1910. Today, they still come for the specialty cocktails and piano music every evening from 7pm. Then, on Wednesdays through Saturdays, there are “Lute-Jazz” performances to enjoy from 10:15pm till closing.

Piano Bar at Hotel de Banville

Treat yourself to an aperitif and an evening of jazz standards and French classics at this Art Deco-style hotel, named for the poet Theodore de Banville. On Tuesday evenings (8pm-11pm), the lovely Marianne Moreau – accompanied by musicians Franck Monbaylet on piano and Frederic Kakon on guitar – turns the lobby into a lively, jazz piano bar.

The Duke’s Bar at Hotel Westminster

The Duke’s Bar has the air of a posh British club. On weeknights, pianist Jean-Luc enlivens the cocktail hour (6:30pm to 9:30pm). And Thursdays through Saturdays, a jazz singer adds a bit of pizzazz from 10pm onwards.

Le Bar at Hotel de Crillon

If you’ve always dreamed of staying at the renowned Hotel de Crillon, you can start with an evening at the bar where pianists Bernard and Joël liven up the atmosphere from 9:30pm to 1am. (The music plays on during the hotel’s current restoration.)

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Everyone (well, almost everyone) loves dessert. From tart and savoury to sweet and creamy, the best desserts come in all shapes and sizes.  And while we might deny ourselves the pleasure of finishing off the meal with something special, when we travel the opportunity presents itself for some can’t-miss temptations.  So splurge, enjoy yourself, and walk it off the next day with any of these ten of the world’s best desserts.

Mont Blanc at Angelina’s in Paris

The only thing better than relaxing on the River Seine at Sunset is savouring a cup of coffee or tea while enjoying a Mont Blanc at Angelina’s, the best bakery in Paris the world.  It’s just a few minutes walk from the Louvre, and people usually come here for the renowned hot chocolate. (I don’t like it – but it’s a drinking chocolate.  Not my thing.)  But this concoction of think whipped cream and chestnut creme is simply the world’s best dessert.  Without question.  I could go to Paris just to have one of these.  Stunning.

Quindim in Brazil

Quindim is another world-class best dessert, and appearances might be deceiving as sometimes its presented a bit like a Brazilian doughnut!  Don’t be fooled, though; it’s of course much more than that.  One of the many Portuguese-influenced treats in Brazil, it’s made with lots of eggs and sugar infused with coconut, which gives it this wonderful texture.  The best ones are homemade if you can find them – some of the store ones aren’t nearly as fresh or as tasty.

Beingets from Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans

The beingets from Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans are almost as famous as Mardi Gras itself.  I wonder how much powered sugar this place goes through in a year – it’s piled high to ensure your sugar rush is set for warp speed.  I have it on good word these are good for a hangover too, a useful bit of knowledge in this part of town, though brace yourself for the long queues to get yours.

Gelato from Anywhere in Florence

It’s tough to choose which Italian dessert to feature as indeed many of the world’s best desserts come from Italy.  But since I’m doing the choosing here, I’ll go with gelato – and Florence has some of the country’s best shops.  Vivoli is probably the one the most famous, but I wouldn’t say it is the best.  Others to try are Carabè, Badiani and Grom; just finding the places is difficult, but just get lost in the maze that is Florence and enjoy yourself.

Galub Jamun in India

Akil wrote about some of her favorite Indian desserts, and it is no surprise that Galub Jamun made the list.  It is simply a fried dough in sugar, but I love the different flavours of syrup you can get: sometimes its a hint of cardamom, other times it’s a little ginger-y.  An excuse to try them a few different times during your stay.

Maple Taffy in Canada

Canada has no shortage of world’s best desserts, but if you visit in spring then you simply must try a bit of maple taffy – just trying it is a bit of an experience!  You see, it’s hot maple syrup poured into the snow and rolled around a stick.  (Don’t worry, they use clean snow.)   It tastes so pure and wholesome.

Hokey Pokey Ice Cream in New Zealand

I love ice cream, so it gets two turns to be on the world’s best desserts list.  And what else but ice cream can be used as an excuse to visit New Zealand.  Hokey pokey is vanilla ice cream with sponge toffee bits thrown in for good measure.  You can find it at any place that services ice cream – in fact, if the parlours only have one flavour, it will be hokey pokey.  But what else could satisfy your sweet tooth after a day of hikes and extreme adventure sports than some hokey pokey?

Churros from Anywhere

I love churros – and thankfully they are easy to find in many places.  The world’s best churros are in Tijuana, in my opinion, but chocoholics will not want to miss churros y chocolat for breakfast in Madrid.  Pretty much any Spanish speaking or influenced country will be serving up these tasty treats.  Yum.

Nale?nik in Poland

Nale?nik is basically a Polish crepe or light pancake.  It’s a difficult decision to make for me, because I do love pierogi filled with fruit as a dessert, but these tasty pancakes are easier to find.  I think because the Polish ones come with lots of different fresh fruits, fresh cream, and a heavy dose of cinnamon, they win for me against their (delicious) French counterparts.

Umm Ali in Egypt

We close in the middle east, where desserts are often a touch less sweet than elsewhere – which I appreciate because although I love sweets, sometimes people go overboard.  Umm Ali (translation: Ali’s Mother) is essentially what you would call bread pudding in the US or UK.  But it’s far tastier.  It’s a bit lighter and airy, and just heavenly.  It’s worth going to Egypt just for this, really.  Or find a local Egyptian restaurant where you are and ask for it.  One of the world’s best dessert, indeed.

by Andy Hayes

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Visiting Paris, France should be on the top of everyone’s list. Going to Paris can be very exciting and overwhelming at the same time.  With so much to do and see, If you’re on a budget or First Class travel it is hard to know where to start.

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1. Paris: Visit the Louvre / Eiffel Tower

Free entry for anyone under 26, make sure you bring proof of age. School  Teachers also gain free entry anytime. Planning your visit for the first Sunday of the month will also allow free entry to everyone. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle Every night in Paris you can catch the free light show at the Eiffel Tower.

2. London: Choir singing in Westminster Abbey/ Museums

Entry fee of  £10  during the day, After 5.30 pm though you can gain free entry when the Abbey Choir holds “Evensong”  an Anglican tradition. Many of London’s museums and galleries are free. This includes the British Museum, the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square, the National Portrait Gallery on St Martin’s Place, the Tate Modern and Tate Britain on the River Thames, and the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, all in South Kensington.

3. Athens: Climb Filopappou Hill

Climb Filopappou Hill  just 15 minutes walk from the gates of the Acropolis, was known in ancient Greece as the Hill of the Muses and has 360 degree panoramic view of Athens and the Parthenon,. Entrance to the site is free and the climb isn’t that strenuous. There’s a good view of the rest of the city from the top also.

4. Madrid: Visit the Spanish capital’s museums

Spanish capital’s best-known museums are free to enter at different times over the weekend. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. A great archaeological museum, with its main attraction being a replica of a prehistoric cave. Free Saturday Afternoon & Sundays.

5. Prague: Prague Castle

Walk through the grounds of Prague Castle Overlooking the River Vlatva  and Czech capital Free to walk amongst the grounds, Be there at 12 pm and see the changing of the guard other parts such as de Arte Reina Sofía do have charge.

6. Munich: Catch the ‘Glockenspiel’ show

The “Glockenspiel” is a great way to spend 15 minutes. Catch the show twice daily at 11am and midday at the New Town Hall, located in the Marienplatz square. 32 life-size figurines act out the ‘Cooper’s Dance’, a Munich tradition.

7. Rome: Forum / Vatican Museum

There may not be much left, as it’s not been as well preserved some of the other attractions in Rome, but the Roman Forum remains one of the cities most popular sights with the oldest and most important structures of the ancient city. The forum served as a city square and central hub where the people of Rome gathered. Vatican MuseumThe last Sunday of every month the best attraction in the Vatican is free. The Vatican Museum has of the largest and extensive collection of  sculptures, paintings, religious artifacts and  Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel.

8. Berlin: East Side aRT Gallery / Reichstag

One of Berlin’s most interesting attractions, the East Side Gallery free to wander around. The Wall of Art is along one of the best preserved sections of the infamous Berlin Wall. Close to the city centre, the stretches for around 1.3km and is covered in works of art by over 100 international artists. Also check out the Reichstag, Topped of with a large glass dome it easily distinctive among the rest of East Berlin’s buildings, the Reichstag has been home to the Bundestag (German Parliament) since 1999. Visitors can visit the roof terrace of the building which boasts amazing views of the city

9 . Belfast: Visit Belfast Castle

Built in 1870 and Offering the very best views of Belfast this elegant sandstone building is surrounded by stunning grounds and mountain trails and is perfect for a day out. The visitor centre details the history of the castle, it’s inhabitants and the surrounding area and entry is free!

10. Amsterdam: Go to a free concert

On Tuesday afternoons from September to May, all show are free at Boekmanzaal,Opera House’s Muziek theater. Litsen to the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, other free concerts can also be heard each Wednesday afternoon between September and June at the Concertgebouw. Tuesday and Wednesday shows start at 12.30pm. It’s a great way to catch some great classical tunes whilst in Amsterdam.

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