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In addition to the above, there should be time for a taste of aristocratic, elegant Paris. Get a lively insight into how the French aristocracy once lived at the beautiful mansion Musée Jacquemart André. Alternatively, visit the Nissim de Camondo Museum, a perfect showpiece for the exquisite luxury of the 18th century. Walk from either mansion along grand, austere boulevards to the Champs-Elysées, site of Napoleon’s magnificent Arc de Triomphe. For a taste of quaint Paris head to Montmartre. Admire the Sacré Coeur and the view of the city before having a drink on rue des Abbesses. Equally impressive, in a much grander way, is Les Invalides, location of Napoleon’s tomb. What’s more, the Rodin Museum, with its delightful sculpture garden, is practically next door, and Les Égouts, or sewers, are just a short walk away. One morning, kickstart the day with coffee and croissants at one of the market cafés along rue Mouffetard. From here you can make an easterly circuit incorporating the Mosqué de Paris, the Jardin des Plantes and the Institut du Monde Arabe.
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