While Paris may be the city of love, hosting thousands of loved up couples every year, there is so much more to this stunning city. A unique cafe culture with Parisians sitting outside drinking strong coffee and people-watching, designer boutiques line certain streets and are most definitely the place where fortunate locals spend their time and money. Is there even a bad thing to say about Paris? When it comes to the finer things and enjoying life, the Parisians do it best, and they do it in style, showing other European countries how a luxury lifestyle should be lived. Let's dive in to the place known for many thing, among them art, fashion, gastronomy and culture.

Happiness is Getting Good Sleep

With so many attractions and famous places in Paris, you're going to want to get a good night's rest—preferably in a king size bed and overlooking the Eiffel Tower—so that you're fit and ready for a day of croissants, crepes and coffee. The three Cs that make Paris, and France in general, just that little bit sweeter. It's a good idea to get a hotel in the city so that you can walk around and take the tram or underground system during the day. Many top-tier hotels in Paris offer a private driver or VIP shuttle service to sights such as the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees. When in Paris, it's worth booking a comfortable hotel with room service and special amenities, you're future self will thank you.

A Spa Day is a Good Day

Sometimes it's better to stay indoors and work on your inner balance and beauty. After all, you'll be walking a lot in Paris, so an off-day of pampering could be just the thing you need to recover and prepare for the next tough day of sightseeing. No one does elegance and style like the Parisians do, and that's even true when it comes to their spas. "Le Spa" at the Four Seasons Hotel in the heart of Paris is a sight to behold, absolutely spectacular. With Paris being a rather "tight" city, meaning in terms of space, it's amazing that the Four Seasons Hotel managed to construct a 720m² spa, includes a 17-metre (55-foot) mosaic-lined swimming pool, vitality pool with hydro-massage heated to a delicious 34°C, a 90 m² cutting-edge fitness room, and a stylish hair salon. The cherry on top of the already stunning cake is two luxury hammams for men and women, as well as a Spa Suite for couple treatments. This takes romance and relaxation to a whole other level.

Time to See the Sights

Once you've slept well, your jetlag has been tended to at a spa and you're ready to head out, Paris is waiting for you. To stay (slightly) away from too many tourists, a guided tour of Opera Garnier is a good start. An opulent building, that is magnificent in both sun- and moonlight, visitors are treated to day trips that were usually reserved for the elite of French society and politics, and at night, concerts and shows are still held there to this day.

Another option, if you're traveling with children, is to visit the George Pompidou Museum filled with a collection of contemporary art, perhaps even the largest collection in Europe. The Museum has works by Duchamp, Kandinsky, Picasso and Matisse, but also features other lesser-known, but equally talented, artists. The Pompidou is not stale or stuck-up, the goal is to have fun while enjoying art and simultaneously learning something new. If the kids are getting restless and looking for some adventure, a cruise on the Seine River may be just the thing. As it is a popular activity to do, mainly because the layout of Paris—running along the Seine River—allows for visitors to get a full view of almost all the sights by simply sitting on a boat and enjoying a drink or some lunch. There is also an option of leaving the kids with a sitter and treating your partner to a romantic dinner cruise.

Having said that, the absolute number one activity for kids in Paris is visiting Disney Land. The home of Mickey Mouse is in Marne-la-Vallée, located about 32 kilometers east of Paris, so families could make it a two- or three-day affair and stay in the area. Driving to and from the resort may be a bit taxing, although it is possible with public transport or via a shuttle offered by upmarket hotels. Disney Land is exciting anytime of year, whether summer or winter, there will be children laughing, playing and eating.

Take Some Time to Enjoy Nature

The city of love and light is also referred to as the green city by many, primarily on account of the number of publicly accessibly gardens, pruned and trimmed to perfection. In summer, a picnic, a blanket and a book is all you need to have one of the best days of your life. The Luxembourg Gardens, Jardin des Tuileries and Coulée Verte René-Dumont are only three of the landscaping miracles Paris has to offer. Nature tends to calm and ground a person, allowing time to reflect and find one's inner balance again. With so much happening in Paris, sometimes it's swell to sit back, relax and simply enjoy the view.