Paris has been the epicentre of art in Europe since medieval times. Artists made home, permanent and temporary, of this French city through the ages. From its prized Louvre Museum to the Pantheon, Paris is a destination that continues to inspire.

The Eiffel Tower is Paris’ crowned gem, without which no trip to the city is complete. Besides the obvious, visit the Sacré-Cœur, a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in Montmartre. The Gothic style Sainte-Chapelle served as a royal residence until the 14th century is an architectural splendour. For those interested in the history of French Revolution, the Expiatory Chapel, a chapel dedicated to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette is worth paying a visit in the 8th arrondissement. To admire some fine work of street graffiti art, visit the neighbourhoods of Rue Saint-Maur, Rue Oberkampf, Rue Germaine Tailleferre and Boulevard de la Villette among others.