404 for the more-ish house cocktails
ANAHI for the steak & margaritas...Mario Testino is a patron
ANNE SEMONIN for the best facials
BERKO launched the trend for mini-cupcakes as a sweet alternative to canapés at Parisian parties
An ice cream from BERTHILLON is the only way to keep fashionably cool in the hot and humid Parisian summer
CAFE MARLY at the LOUVRE is simply the restaurant terrace with the best view in Paris - it overlooks the former palace's expansive courtyard and controversial pyramid
COFFEE PARISIEN makes excellent hamburgers - a perfect hangover destination
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN designs the most beautiful and comfortable heels - nobody designs them better
COLETTE's café does a fantastic light lunch
DAVE is the most entertaining Chinese restaurant in Paris; a visit during Fashion Week is like being inside a fashion version of Who's Who
EXPERIMENTAL COCKTAIL CLUB makes, you guessed it, superior cocktails for the connoisseur
GEORGES, for the 360° view over Paris
Gérard Dépardieu's L'ECAILLE DE LA FONTAINE serves the most delicious oysters
HOTEL DU NORD for the candlelit atmosphere
L'HABILLEUR on rue de Poitou sells fin de série designer collections from previous seasons and relatively reasonable prices, but it's real USP is the selection of fine cashmere shawls in a rainbow of colours, that are priced at a fraction of the cost of other respectable boutiques
LA FIDELITE for the Champagne served in coupes - Olivier Zahm is a regular
LE MATHIS is a bar with a truly Parisian atmosphere and clientele
LE PAIN DE SUCRE is probably the best bakery in town
LE PETRELLE, because where Christian Lacroix goes, we should all definitely follow
MOULIE do the most beautiful floral arrangements - Sofia Coppola is a client
No visit to Paris is complete without a trip to the HEMINGWAY BAR at THE RITZ; the very talented barman Colin will whizz you up a customised cocktail, guaranteed to put you in any mood you feel like
PIERRE HERME for the most orginally-flavoured macaroons
PINK FLAMINGO...it's the only organic pizza delivery service I know of
ROSE BAKERY for the best organic brunch in town
VIOLETTE + LEONIE on the rue de Poitou is a very well kept secret; it stocks a diverse selection of vintage designer clothes, and very reasonable prices
You won't find a better hot chocolate than at ANGELINA'S
YUKIKO on rue Vieille du Temple is a treasure trove of vintage Chanel and Hermès handbags and jewellery, in mint condition
