Pain Poilâne

The wood-fired brick ovens at Poilâne's small original Left Bank boulangerie work round the clock turning out thousands of signature rustic loaves daily.

Giant bubbles

Giant bubbles float across the expansive square in front of l'Hôtel-de-Ville.

Pastries to perfumes

Ladurée has teamed up with Nina Ricci to create fragrances to go with its macarons.

Making a splash

An effervescent fountain in a courtyard of the Louvre is contrasted against the darkness of the building behind.

Place Dauphine

Place Dauphine reflected in the windows of a restaurant where photographs of Simone Signoret and Yves Montand, who lived next door, decorate a wall.

Pursed lips

The beguiling bag that's been taking Left Bank fashionistas by storm is signed Sonia Rykiel.

Room with a view

The sitting room of this top floor flat opens onto a balcony with majestic views, a perfect spot for an evening apéritif.