The Secret to uncovering the soul of the world’s great cities

If I had to give advice to someone who has never been to Paris ( or for that matter of fact; any of the world’s great cities)  on how to best enjoy it as a tourist ( and lets face it first time or the 200th time ; me in Paris, we are all really tourists) One could certainly rattle off the sites and landmarks of which the cities are known for, but no, what one is seeking ( maybe not really saying it) is they want to spend the life of a local, absorbing the soul of the city.

What it would be like to truly reside there and perhaps unsurprisingly, pastimes that revolve around eating and drinking prove particularly popular.

In Paris, the answer to me and most locals is: Cafes.

Nowhere is better for soaking up Parisian atmosphere, order a café crème or a glass of red wine and settle in for some people watching. 

Whether it be the Place de la Contrescarpe in the Latin Quarter, Place des Vosges in the Marais or pulling up a chair on one of the many pavement-side terraces that line Canal Saint-Martin, this is where you’ll experience Parisian life.

Nuf said!!