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A cultural guide to Paris
The French capital welcomes the sporting world this summer—but on top of all the athletic spectacle, the City of Light has plenty more in store for travelers
Key neighborhoods
City Center
the vibe
The city center has been reinvigorated in recent years by the opening of the cosmopolitan luxury department store La Samaritaine and modern-art mecca the Bourse de Commerce. While there’s a bevy of stately hotels here, the Hotel Bachaumont, a reasonably priced design hotel set on a cobblestone street, is well located.
Where to stay
Canal Saint-Martin
the vibe
Further off the tourist beat but worth a visit is the neighborhood of Canal Saint-Martin—a trendy suburb that skirts the waterway snaking its way through the 10th arrondissement. This is a foodie hotspot, with plenty of small specialty stores, coffee shops, and pedestrian charm. Nearby, the newly opened Martin Brudnizki-designed La Fantaisie hotel is the latest coveted address, set amid gardens with a rooftop bar.
Where to stay
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