ABOVE: Food at 110 de Taillevent. What to go for first?

The museum has its own beautiful restaurant - full of gilt and Chandeliers - but if you're in search of something a little less traditional, you won't be short on choice. One of the greatest food capitals in the world is home to a growing number of hip and eclectic new launches. One of these is the newly opened 110 de Taillevent brasserie in Paris' 8th district. Combining rich, intricate dishes (think sea bass tartare, beef steak in peppercorn sauce and a braised fillet of Pollock in squid ink) and quirky design elements (the walls are lined with empty glass wine bottles that catch the light), it's old meets new in one delicious foodie experience.

It's this blend of traditional romance and contemporary chic that, for me, Paris does best. I started my trip in the Roaring Twenties on the Orient Express, moved on to the swinging 60s at La Tremoille (with a touch of Napoléon influence) and drank up a whole host of eras inbetween - from Impressionist art to the cutting edge of A/W13 trends.

Something old, something new - what better way to experience the City of Light?

Hotel de la Tremoille (hotel-tremoille.com) – 33 156 52 14 00. Autumn-Winter rates from €345 per night (valid from the 21 of October 2012 until the 25 of February 2013 – subject to availability)

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express - (vsoe.com) - 0845 077 2222 Prices start from £570.00 per person from London to Paris or vice versa

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Words: Anna Brech

Retro romance meets urban chic in Paris