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Beacon for architecture. Capital of haute couture. Epicentre of culinary excellence. Paris sits at the cutting edge of culture: for every world-renowned museum, big-name fashion house and Michelin-star restaurant, there’s a contemporary art gallery, an up-and-coming designer boutique and an innovative young restaurateur doing things very differently.

Introducing Paris

Newsflash: France’s capital is popular. Overcrowded tourist hotspots are still worth visiting if you’re smart about it, but there are some worthwhile alternatives. Take the Mona Lisa: it might be the most famous painting in the world, but the Louvre has 35,000 artworks worth seeing that aren’t blocked by selfie sticks. And while the Champs-Élysées is beautiful, these days it’s your standard high street – complete with a McDonald’s. Instead, try Rue de Marseille and the nearby Canal Saint-Martin, an area popular with young Parisians for its bars, boutiques and concept stores.
Another lively, under-the-radar area is Porte de Clignancourt, with its large flea market and fantastic views of the Sacré-Cœur. Of course, there are some quintessentially Parisian experiences that’ll never get old: a stroll along the Seine, a trip up the Eiffel Tower (try a ‘stairs and lift’ ticket) and settling down with a bottle of wine and steak frites at one of the City of Love’s many brasseries.

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Films About Japan That Will Help You Understand Japanese Culture

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The Best Cheap Hotels in Tokyo

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Markets in Tokyo You Should Visit

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Etiquette Tips For Visiting Japan

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The Best Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Tokyo

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12 Quirky Experiences in Tokyo, Japan

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The Best Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals in Tokyo

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The Best Places in Japan for Budget Travellers

Tokyo is known as a city that never sleeps – discover clubs in Roppongi, Shinjuku Ni-chōme, Harajuku and more in our roundup of the best nightlife in Tokyo.

The Best Nightclubs in Tokyo, Japan

Shinagawa is a great place to stay if you’re travelling with guests of all ages. Here are some of the best hotels in the area – all bookable on Culture Trip.

The Best Hotels in Shinagawa, Tokyo

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The Best Hotels in Tokyo, Japan

Escape the madness of Tokyo and Osaka and get yourself to one of Japan's many beautiful islands, from natural paradises to creepy reminders of Japanese history.

Japan's Most Incredible Secret Islands

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