Situated in the shadow of Vanves’s gloriously gothic church, this casual crêperie is a no-brainer for a quick, unfussy and family-friendly meal. The menu includes both savoury, Breton-style gallettes and sweet crêpes with classic fillings; staff are welcoming, and there’s even a kids’ area with toys and books (where owner and former actor François Feroleto performs the occasional reading).

With its curved banquettes, statement walls and cosy nooks, this all-day charmer is a great place in which to hole up with friends for a lazy weekend brunch. The eclectic menu cherry-picks comfort food from all over the world, from burgers to kebabs to fish and chips, plus hearty salads for good measure. Don’t miss daily happy-hour cocktails.

If you can’t start the day without your usual cup of coffee, this specialist roaster a short stroll from your apartment should be your first port of call. Staff are experts in the humble bean and can recommend the perfect style for you and prepare it in whole, ground or capsule form. Top-quality teas, treats and chocolates are also available.

Housed in a former creamery (whose marble frontage and shiny lettering are still in situ), this cosy, welcoming antiques shop is full of discoveries just waiting to be made. Join the locals rummaging through the bouquiniste-style book displays outside, or head inside and browse the diverse selection of antiques, collectibles and flea-market treasures in search of a bargain.

This handsome independent wine shop specialises in high-quality organically made wines from France and beyond; you’ll also find deli treats, fine spirits and some extremely old bottles on its dark-wood shelves. Fancy opening your purchase right then and there? Then ask owners Thierry and Matthieu to pair it with one of their delicious deli platters in the intimate dining area.

Newly renovated, this striking, interactive sculpture designed by artist Jean Dubuffet was completed posthumously, its creator having died during construction. Stood in all its abstract glory on a modest hill in Parc de L’île Saint-Germain, the construction dominates its surroundings with its irregular shape, bold colours and swirling design. Visitors can also explore the labyrinthine interior of the 24-metre structure.

This Antipodean-style café’s legions of fans love its winning formula: hip, Instagrammable interiors, genuinely welcoming staff and a menu of irresistible, perpetually on-trend brunch dishes. Order chunky avocado toast topped with seeds, leaves and a runny poached egg, doorstep-sized slices of homemade banana bread or granola piled high with seasonal fruit. Oh, and the best coffee in Paris.

In 2018, just one year after this boulangerie-patisserie opened its doors opposite Parc Georges-Brassens, L’Express listed it among the 15 best bakeries in Paris. Fast-forward to now and business is booming thanks to the artisan baguettes of Pascal (the boulanger) and the irresistible confections of Anthony (the patissier). Our tip? The chocolate-banana Kouign Amann: heaven.

This cute jewellery boutique is filled with affordable and unusual hand-made trinkets that make the perfect gift or souvenir. The three founders are passionate about jewellery-making and stock cool brands such as Shlomit Ofir and Zag alongside their own designs. Part of the shop is given over to beads, baubles and other kit for creating your own pieces.

This boat has found new purpose as a restaurant – in warm weather, diners love sitting on the deck and feeling miles away from the bustle of Paris, just upriver. In winter, the sea-blue dining rooms is suitably cosy, with a roaring fire and a grand piano setting the right mood for its prettily presented, globe-trotting dishes. Great for families.

Chef-patron Nicolas (a former rugby player) is the head of this perfectly formed bistro, whose tight-knit team welcome both regulars and newcomers like family. Dishes use locally sourced seasonal ingredients and are rooted in the cuisine of south-western France, but the chef gives many of them a contemporary slant through judicious use of Thai flavours. Wines, too, are a joy.

This unassuming restaurant gets thing just right: staff are friendly, prices are reasonable, and chefs in the glass-fronted kitchen incorporate well-judged twists into their seasonal bistro classics. These include pan-fried foie gras drizzled with tea-infused jerusalem artichoke broth, and chocolate mousse scattered with pralineed sunflower seeds. At weekends, there’s an indulgent brunch-only menu.

A refined French restauarant serving traditional French dishes with modish twists, Le Beurre Noisette is a smart choice for a cosy dinner a deux or a business lunch. Chef Thierry Blaqui’s menu is full of inventive surprises: think savoury tarte tatin made from homemade boudin noir or duck tartare with artichoke hummus, all as pretty as a picture. Reliably excellent.

Feel right at home in the middle of Paris with the world-famous Eiffel Tower only a stone's throw away.