Paris is a city of dreams, of romance and adventure. It is also the centre of elegance, fine food, beauty and culture. But it has its dark side. Its turbulent history and bloody revolution. All have left their mark on the city today. Our city insiders have picked some of the key locations in the city for you to discover - some are world-famous; others, perhaps less so. All, though, have added their own unique contribution to this fabulous city.

1. Belleville
2. Café Procope
3. Concièrgerie prison
4. Eiffel Tower
5. Hotel Carnavalet
6. Jardin des Plantes
7. Le Grand Véfour
8. Le Lapin Agile
9. Louvre Gallery
10. Montorgueil market
11. National Assembly
12. Notre Dame de Paris
13. Palais Royal
14. Parc des Buttes Chaumont
15. Paris Mosque
16. Place de la Bastille
17. Place des Vosges
18. Pont Neuf
19. Porte Saint-Denis
20. Père Lachaise cemetery
21. Quartier Latin
22. Restaurant Lapérouse
23. Shakespeare and Company Bookshop

Content last updated: 26/04/2007