For a truly Parisian experience, try Chez Georges. The crowd is a mix of visitors and locals, the space is packed, and the food is very rich. There's nothing like the atmosphere of these classic Parisian restaurants that seem almost frozen in time.

J.K. Place, a charming 29-room luxury hotel, opened just around the corner from our gallery in late 2020. I love going there for lunch or a drink after work. It’s decorated to feel like you’re stepping into a collector’s home.

I love strolling through the Parisian passages. There are about two dozen, mostly concentrated in the first, second, and third arrondissements. They’re filled with old shops, second-hand bookstores, restaurants, cafés, you name it. Paris always feels like traveling back in time, but here you’re truly transported to the Belle Époque.

Dreaming Man on Rue Amelot is my local spot. Though they’ve opened a couple more locations, this one remains my favorite. It's tiny, so most people opt for takeaway, but if you're lucky enough to snag a seat, it's the place to daydream.

No superlative is apt enough to describe how incredible it is to have The Louvre on your doorstep. When I’m in town, I visit the museum at least once a week, sometimes just to walk through the galleries and feel the power of the architecture, beyond the many treasures that they hold.

For a change of pace, I love visiting the Gallery of Mineralogy and Geology at the Jardin des Plantes. One of the world’s oldest mineralogical collections, it also displays famous diamonds and works of art. A true beauty overload.

Hôtel Drouot, or simply Drouot, is a truly special place unique to Paris, where various auctions are held each week. Visit on Tuesdays or Thursdays to view the exhibitions, then return on Wednesday and Friday for the auctions. You might find Art Deco furniture in one room, jewellery in another, and a firefighter-themed sale in a third.

The café at the back of the Petit Palais is a hidden gem. Accessible free of charge via the museum’s entrance, it feels like a small oasis in a part of the city with few quiet places. Sitting on its curved terrace overlooking a lush garden, it’s one of those perfect spots where you can happily while away a few hours.