From its stunning monuments and history-rich streets to its exceptional cuisine and museum culture, Paris is a destination unlike any other. The city has been drawing in travelers for centuries. Wander in and out of Parisian cafes, markets, beautiful gardens, and enjoy the romance of the city sights. After all, it's called the City of Lights and the City of Love for a reason. This ultimate Paris travel guide will help you plan an unforgettable trip, including the best places to stay, eat and see in Paris.

St. Germain is my favorite neighborhood. It is inextricably linked to the historic center of French intellectualism as Medieval Europe's center of education when Latin was still the Lingua Franca. It was also the left bank's answer to the painter's haven of Montmartre. The times have changed and while Francois Villon has long vanished from the dark riverbanks, J.P Sartre no longer keeps office hours in the local cafés, Alberto Giacometti and Samuel Beckett no longer stroll the Boulevard St. Germain and black American Jazz masters no longer haunt the late night dives, St. Germain is still blessed by a youthful energy, interesting streets and the atmosphere that accompanies a living university district