Pull up a stool at this bar for some of the best people watching in Paris. Marion Cotillard had just departed when Delicious arrived, and Le Bar Long indeed delivers an Oscar-worthy performance when it comes to ambience and atmosphere. Regulars include everyone from the Kardashians to Qatari royalty and the Philippe Starck designed space includes a luminous bar, contemporary art works and striking chandeliers.

Nobu Matsuhisa, the world’s most famous Japanese chef, opened his first French flagship in Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris in March. The Matsuhisa brand sits at the pinnacle of the Japanese chef’s empire, so expect nothing less than perfection from a menu that runs from Algae tacos with black truffle to the signature Albacore Tuna Sashimi with Jalapeno peppers. This is dining as theatre – watch an army of sushi chefs slice and dice in the open plan kitchen as you enjoy Matsuhisa’s signature fusion of Japanese cuisine with Asian and Latin American influences.

The extravagant seashell chandeliers and Sicilian baroque décor of this Michelin star Italian restaurant herald its focus on fish and pasta. Helmed by chef Roberto Rispoli, Il Carpaccio has a history spanning more than 30 years and specialises in traditional family recipes. The servings are generous, the waiters are genial and the garden setting (which opens onto a light-drenched conservatory) is gorgeous.

Sunday brunch is a Parisian institution and one of the best spots to indulge is La Cuisine. There you can nibble on Pierre Herme pastries, fork fluffy eggs, and indulge in charcuterie and cheese all afternoon long, accompanied by sips of champagne and sinfully rich hot chocolate.

There are few places more pleasant to while away the hours in Paris than this charming al fresco courtyard. A favourite of celebrities and the style set, it’s best to arrive early to snare a table around the central pond and soak up the sunshine over a glass of champagne and a bite savoury or sweet.