There are so many opportunities to experience Paris in this season. Alongside the classic tour of monuments and museums where it is always nice to return (the 25 October reopened the Museum Picasso in Marias, www.museepicassoparis.fr), there is no alternative able to live an unforgettable weekend. From morning to night, between art, culture and entertainment. Also in the autumn. Because la Ville Lumière never closes.

And now agrees. With Air France today you can fly from Rome Paris, round-trip, to $ 98. The French company has just extended the tariffs MiNi 81 new destinations, including the French capital. A proposal designed to travel fast and last minute. With the MiNi, on the ground and aboard all, you will be entitled to the same benefits of Classic fare (digital home services and at the airport en route distribution of local and international newspapers, snacks and drinks, a luggage to 12 kg). Only difference: MiNi does not include baggage, does not provide for the accumulation of Flying Blue miles nor the possibility to choose the place on board before check-in. Holders of the cards Flying Blue Elite (Silver, Gold and Platinum) will continue to enjoy a free baggage rate also Skid. Fares MiNi are combinable with Classic fares, such as combining a MiNI tariff in the first leg and a Classic for return (idea shopping). And even with the MiNi a baggage of 23 kg and the airfrance.it site, either at a travel agent with a supplement of 15 €. At the airport, the cost will be 30 €.



Indispensable for the Parisians, in his spare time, long walks along the Seine. Often without a specific destination, for the sole pleasure of flâner, as they say. Or wander unhurried beauty to enrich themselves ("The flânerie is a science, a gastronomic oculi" wrote Balzac). Moreover, rive droite or rive gauche, the city view from the river is really wonderful. Waters are reflected the most beautiful palaces, historical and museums of contemporary art. As the Musée du Quai Branly (www.quaibranly.fr), in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, designed by Jean Nouvel. A collection of over 3500 pieces for discovering the art and culture of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and temporary exhibitions. Until 16 January visiting the exhibition Les Mayas, trois mille ans de civilisation dedicated to the great pre-Columbian people and their mysterious cities of gold. For a dip in ancient history, on the other hand, there is the Conciergerie (http://conciergerie.monuments-nationaux.fr), Unesco-protected national monument, which was the first royal residence in the capital, became a prison during the French Revolution. To celebrate the 800 years of the birth of Saint Louis (Louis IX became King of France in 12 years and reigned from 1226 to his death in 1270), up to 11 January the great exhibition "Saint Louis" with 130 artworks rarely exhibited.



It was a residence of the monarchs of France including the Louvre (www.louvre.fr), the most visited museum in the world that boasts a collection of over 35,000 works from ancient times to the mid-1800s, absolute masterpieces such as the splendid victory of Samothrace, returned from a few months to his place of honor after a complex restoration. Until 5 January, at the Louvre, you can admire works of contemporary artists: Invention au Louvre, by Mark Lewis, who mixes painting, photography, cinematography and the site-specific installation by Claude Lévêque, Sous le plus grand chapiteau du monde, which is under the great pyramid of Ieoh Ming Pei. Le Maroc médiéval. An empire de l'Afrique à l'espagne is the great exhibition can be visited until 19 January that invites you to reread the Islamic West from 11th to 15th century through 300 masterpieces of architectural elements (doors, capitals), mosaics, cult objects, furniture, ceramics, textiles.

Within walking distance of Le Meurice is a cult of Parisian hospitality, one of the most elegant hotels of the world (228 Rue de Rivoli, Tel.: 0033.1.44.58.10.10, www.dorchestercollection.com, double, www.lemeurice.com from 550 €). Inaugurated in 1817, it was D'Annunzio, Salvador Dali, Jean Cocteau and Coco Chanel who organized here his receptions areas. Among the regulars of the present day there are many celebrities, Martin Scorsese and Charlize Théron in head. A few years ago, after major renovations, this luxurious 5-star is back to its former splendour: elegant rooms, sumptuous lounges decorated in gold leaf, mosaics, stained glass Art Nouveau. Worth it to enjoy a lunch or dinner choosing between three-star Michelin restaurant Le Meurice overlooking the Tuileries gardens are superb and a renovated by Philippe Starck décor, where Alain Ducasse serves essential with simple ingredients, or the restaurant Le Dali, from the ceiling designed by Ara Starck: a monumental canvas 145 m2 available in shades of gold and ochre (menus from 54 €).



A more relaxed atmosphere but equally elegant characterises the Hotel du Collectionneur, in an art deco Palace, just a few minutes ' walk from the Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe (51-57 rue de Courcelles, Tel.: 0033.1.58.36.67.00, http://www.hotelducollectionneur.com/, double from 278 €). You sleep in rooms and suites with views of the Eiffel Tower. The restaurant Le Safran serves sophisticated French chef François Gagnaire opera (menu from 53 €), and has two magnificent terraces. Alternatively, the hotel's brasserie offers traditional specialities, while the Purple bar serves cocktails and light snacks. There is also a 400 m² Spa oasis of well-being, harmony and relaxation.

Recently renovated Eiffel Villa Saxe, luxury boutique hotel in 7ème arrondissement (9 Villa de Saxe, Tel.: 0033.1.47.83.86.90, www.villa-saxe-eiffel.com, double to 220 €) was conceived as an intimate pied-à-terre, and is quiet and peaceful while being right in the Center. The Corten steel facade, only in Paris that offers a contemporary look-hommage to Monsieur Eiffel-the old building and fits perfectly in small Japanese garden. Even the interiors feature elements of strong contemporary and the rooms are adapted in shades of gold, silver, metal and steel.



For the evening, a dinner L'antre Amis (9 rue Bouchut, Tel. 0033.1.45.67.15.65, www.lantreamis.com), which offers light cuisine made from seasonal ingredients to local manufacturers, or worldly experience at the Lido, the most famous cabaret in the world, always in vogue, opened on the Champs-Elysées in 1946 (116 bis AV. Champs Elysées, tel. 0033.1.40.76.56.10, www.lido.fr, entrance 65 €). Contributors to make a legend renowned artists like Edith Piaf, Elvis Presley, Marlene Dietrich, Elton John. Today the Lido, as well as offering impressive performances, also became a temple of the kitchen with copyright proposals signed by chef Philippe Lacroix.