Le Jules Verne: Your Insider’s Guide to Dining 125 Meters Above Paris
A two-Michelin-star dining room inside the Eiffel Tower, 125 meters up. What it costs, how to book and what to expect.
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Café de Flore: The Tourist Trap That’s Actually Worth It
Yes, it is a tourist magnet. When to go and what to order so the bill feels earned.
Rue Saint-Blaise & Place Saint-Blaise: Paris’s Secret Village
Cobblestones, low ivy-covered houses and a medieval church, all in the 20th.
Paris Metro Etiquette: Unspoken Rules Locals Follow
Line 1 at rush hour has rules nobody explains to visitors. Here they are.
Six ways in
103 guides, written from the 20th arrondissement. Pick the section that matches the trip.
- Eat & Drink21 guidesBistros, cafés and the occasional Michelin splurge, one venue at a time.
- Things To Do29 guidesMuseums, streets and day trips, and which passes pay for themselves.
- Stays9 guidesHotels by view, by neighborhood and by budget.
- Style15 guidesOutfits by season, and Parisian rooms worth copying.
- Culture9 guidesArt, etiquette and the unwritten rules.
- News28 guidesShort notes on what changed in the city.
21 guides
Eat & Drink
Single-venue guides: what to order, what it costs, which table to ask for.
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The Best Croissants in Paris: A Buttery Investigation
Croissants that crackle when you squeeze them. Which bakeries are worth crossing town for.
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- Le Train Bleu: The Insider’s Guide to Dining Inside a Belle Époque Time Machine
- Lapérouse Paris Restaurant Guide: Honest Review, Prices & Private Salons
- The Complete Guide to Dining Etiquette in Paris
- Sip, Stare, Repeat: 16 Rooftop Bars in Paris That Feel Like a Movie Scene
29 guides
Things To Do
Round-ups and how-tos, with the queue times and ticket tricks.
All Things To Do
Arc de Triomphe Guide: 10 Things Not to Miss + Tickets & Tips
Fifty meters tall at the top of the Champs-Élysées. Ten things not to miss, plus tickets and timing.
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We bought the €110 six-day pass in August 2025. What we wish we had known first.
25 Weird, Wonderful and Unique Things to See in Paris
The places that show a different side of the city, well past the Eiffel Tower.
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- 25 Paris Parks So Peaceful, You’ll Forget You’re in a Major City
- 20 Magical Paris Walking Tours
- 50 Romantic Things to Do in Paris for Couples
- Why Château de Fontainebleau Is France’s Best-Kept Royal Secret (And Way Less Touristy)
- 10 Beautiful Autumnal Walks to Take in Paris
Newsletter
The guides, in your inbox before you book.
The Paris Playbook newsletter, written from the same desk as the guides. Free, and easy to leave.
9 guides
Stays
Hotels sorted by what you actually want from the room.
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15 Best Paris Hotels with In-Room Hot Tubs and Jacuzzis
Fifteen hotels where the room comes with its own jacuzzi.
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- Saint-Germain Hotels Ranked: From Budget Steals to 5-Star Icons
- 27 Paris Hotels with Eiffel Tower Views (For Every Budget)
- 24 Paris Spa Hotels: Your Local Guide to Pure Bliss
- 31 Luxury Paris Hotels Loved by Royals, Celebs and Billionaires
- The Ultimate Cheap Hotels in Paris List: Insane Deals You’re Not Supposed to Know About
15 guides
Style
What people wear here, season by season, and how the apartments look.
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9 guides
Culture
The museums, the manners, and the gap between postcard and pavement.
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Paris Syndrome: When Dreams Crash Into Reality
The only city in the world with its own psychiatric disorder. Not a metaphor.
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- Paris Metro Etiquette: Unspoken Rules Locals Follow
- Paris Art: 59 Inspirational Works That Capture the City’s Soul
- 56 Stunning Photos That Define the Vintage Paris Aesthetic
- 48+ Classic Paris Travel Posters: A Visual Journey Through the City of Light
- Paris Night Aesthetic: 60+ Enchanting Photos of the City of Light
28 stories
The Wire City news, briefly
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Who writes this
Written from the 20th, not from a press release.
James SinclairCo-founder & Editorial DirectorParisHas lived in Paris for more than four yearsCredentialsExecutive MBAMore than 20 years in media and publishingDirector, Blue Astoria Media Group Ltd, since September 2019 Companies HouseWritingParis Playbook since 2025 · 103 guidesFull profileLinkedInAbout Paris Playbook & 
Elena DietmannCo-founder, Paris PlaybookElena Dietmann created Paris Playbook with James Sinclair and contributes to every guide. She keeps track of what is new, interesting and fun to explore in the city. Originally from Italy, she has lived extensively in London and Paris, and works full time in the events industry in Paris.ParisLives and works in ParisWritingParis Playbook since 2025Full profileAbout Paris Playbook Residents of the 20th arrondissement
We live here
James and Elena live in the 20th arrondissement. The guides come from the city we use every day, not from a press kit or a ranking site.
One venue, one full guide
Le Jules Verne gets a whole guide, not a line in a list. Prices, the tables to ask for, how to book and what to wear.
We say when it is not worth it
Some famous places are overrated, and some tourist traps are worth it anyway. You will get our verdict either way.