Walk up the broad Avenue des Champs-Élysées, renowned for its luxury shops and theatres, towards the magnificent Arc de Triomphe, a monument to Napoleon's victories. On your way, make a little detour to see the Élysée Palace, where the President of France resides.

From the Arc de Triomphe, walk south and cross the Seine river towards the Eiffel Tower in the 7th arrondissement.

There it is! See the Eiffel Tower up close, then explore Hôtel des Invalides, a complex of military museums and monuments which houses the tomb of Napoleon. Art lovers can spend a few hours in the Musee d’Orsay and the Musée Rodin.

From the Hôtel des Invalides and the Musée Rodin, head east to the 6th arrondissement.

Admire the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the 6th-century Abbey of Saint-Germain de Prés. Relax in the gardens of Luxembourg Palace, where the French Senate gathers, then visit famous cafés Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore, once frequented by the likes of Picasso, Hemingway, and Sartre.

From either of the cafés, head east along the Boulevard Saint-Germain to reach the 5th arrondissement.

Enjoy the atmosphere in the Quartier Latin, the student district centered around the Sorbonne. If it's too early to grab a drink, take in the view over the river from the Panthéon on Sainte-Genevieve hill and browse the famous Shakespeare & Company bookstore.

From the bookstore, head directly north across the Seine towards Notre-Dame in the 4th arrondissement.

Take in the impressive Notre-Dame Cathedral, located on the Île de la Cité in the Seine. Head over the river to city hall, Hôtel de Ville, then spot Victor Hugo’s house in the Place des Vosges. Don't miss the remarkable Centre Pompidou, which contains Europe’s largest modern art collection.

From the Centre Pompidou, walk north to reach the Musée des Arts and Métiers in the 3rd arrondissement.

Wander the streets of the historic district of Le Marais, known for its hip boutiques, cafés and bars. Explore the Musée Picasso, and visit the Musée des Arts et Métiers, a museum of industrial design housed in a medieval priory. The old Jewish quarter can be found here too, extending into the 4^th arrondissement.

From here, follow the Boulevard de Magenta north to reach the 18th arrondissement.

The hill of Montmartre has a very special atmosphere. Once the bohemian home to artists like Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh and Dalí, it's also where you'll find the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret. At the top of the hill, take in the great view of the city from the white Sacré-Coeur Basilica.

Still hungry for Paris? Check out the remarkable Sainte-Chapelle across from Notre-Dame with its impressive stained glass windows. Or pay a visit to the world-famous Père Lachaise cemetery in the 20th arrondissement – it's the final resting place of Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf and Jim Morrison, to name just a few.