Welcome in Paris . Wheather you come to Paris for the iconic sights, the knockout art or just one almighty, world-class nosh-up, you will discover a thriving and ever-changing city. Its 20 bite-sized arrondissements spiral outwards from the centre. The dividing line is the River Seine, with the Right Bank (River Droite) lying north of the river and the Left Bank (River Gauche) to the south. Access all the essential information about Paris through our online city guide below. This week, bars, cafés & tearooms, hotels, shops & services, restaurants. This Week: Around Town: Elsa Schiaparelli, Grande Braderie de la Mode, Paris Plage, Sous la Plage. Art: Annette Messager, Aurélie Nemours , Bruno Peinado, Guy Bourdin + Eblouissement. Music: Classical: Octuor de France. Theatre: La Cantatrice chauve.