Paris: the City of Light, the romance capital of the world, the destination for dreamers - but also a vibrant modern city bursting with business and bustle.
With its diverse districts and boutique hotels, Paris has endless potential for travellers who enjoy luxury tempered with uniqueness; and while it has much to explore, a walking tour of Montmartre is one of the best ways to start your visit.
Montmartre gathers all the best things that the city has to offer in one place: art, history, food and charm - plus a glorious view of the rest of cityscape that still awaits discovery.
It's a district small, lively, and English-speaker-friendly enough to get pleasantly lost in, but those wanting a more structured day can take the following route through it.
Place Emile Goudeau and Place du Tertre: With stations located close to many boutique hotels, Paris has a famously convenient Metro system.
Start your day by taking the train to Abesses and walking up to the Place Emile Goudeau.
Here you can see the house (number 11) where some of Europe's most celebrated painters - including Picasso and Modigliani - once lived.
From here, turn left and take the steps up the Rue du Calvaire to the Place du Tertre, where you can indulge your touristy side by watching street artists or buying a beret.
Basilique du Sacre Coeur: Carrying on up the hill, you won't be able to miss the iconic dome of the Sacre Coeur.
Inside, over 200 steps lead up to the top, which gives the best view - but even from the front steps of the basilica, the vista is breathtaking.
It is a perfect place to pause, to take photos, and to test your geographical skills by locating your boutique hotels.
Paris, spread out below as far as the eye can see, beckons you back down, so follow the winding streets and descend the hill.
Musee de Montmartre and Au Lapin Agile: Take the Rue du Cardinal Guibert, then the Rue de Chevalier de la Barre and Rue du Mont Cenis, past the water tower, and onto Rue Cortot, where you can visit the Musee de Montmartre.
Part of the pleasure of this route is simply walking the beautiful winding alleys that so many artists, writers and thinkers have walked before you.
The Rue des Saules takes you past Au Lapin Agile - a cabaret rated higher than the Moulin Rouge by many locals.
Moulins, Moulins, Moulins: Past the Cimetiere St-Vincent and onto Rue Girardon and then Rue Lepic, you'll pass two of Montmartre's famous windmills, Moulin Radet and Moulin de la Galette.
Look out for house number 54 as well - Vincent Van Gough lived there from 1886 to 1888.
You may be feeling like a break for coffee or some lunch by now, and where better to stop than the Café des Deux Moulins, made famous in the film Amelie? Carrying on down Lepic will bring you to Place Blanche, where you can catch the Metro back to your boutique hotels.
Paris's arty quarter's star attraction can also be found here: the Moulin Rouge - if doing this walk in the evening you can stay for the cabaret, though it's best to book tickets in advance for this one!