The City of Light, the City of Love, the city with a certain je ne sais quoi: There’s perhaps no place more adored on the planet, as evidenced by the millions of visitors Paris draws each year. You could spend a lifetime exploring the French capital, but whether you have a day or a year, we’ve got you covered with this shortlist of 25 quintessential Parisian things—a mélange of classic experiences and offbeat thrills. Amusez-vous bien!