There’s no better way than to take in the magnificence of Paris except while enjoying a cruise on the River Seine.

There is wonder almost everywhere you look in Paris. On my recent trip to the city of love and light, I decided to go beyond its iconic squares, monuments, buildings, lavish gardens, and walk its wide tree-lined avenues, back streets, and alleys to explore it in non-touristy ways.

In France, you get a side of culture with your meals. And in the capital, your taste buds get the royal treatment at every corner.

Walking through this museum was like staring back at a window in time, witnessing historical events and eras through artwork and artefacts.