I am lucky enough to call the Marais home, and although I am undoubtedly biased it is one of my favourite areas to explore in Paris. ‘Marais’ literally means ‘swamp’ and the area used to be an underdeveloped quarter full of monasteries and markets. It has retained a village like atmosphere, largely untouched by the Hausmannian architecture that dominates the rest of the city. It’s as trendy as Brick Lane in London but far more central and picturesque. On Sundays the whole quartier is pedestrianised making it a perfect area for strolling and sampling its many culinary delights. I spend a lot of my time pushing through the crowd or Velib-ing around the narrow streets in search of the perfect snack or the ideal vintage buy from one of the many ‘friperies’. It’s easy to plan a trip to the Marais as it’s busy every day of the week, whereas some areas of Paris shut down completely on a sunday.

The Rue des Rosiers, the heart of the Jewish quarter, should be the first stop on the itinerary for foodies. This Sunday I headed straight to Chez Marianne, a bakery-cum-restaurant, which is known to serve the best strudel in town. The houmous platters are also unmissable and there is always a queue out the door in the evening – be prepared to wait and gaze at the pastries before you get to eat. It’s worth the build-up, I assure you.

For a quicker bite, try L’As du Falafel just down the road – my favourite place for a fast dinner. “L’as” translates as ‘the very best’ and any Parisian you speak to will immediately confirm this to be true. Endorsed by Lenny Kravitz, this Falafel paradise is always packed, especially on a Sunday, but extremely good value and an unforgettable dining experience. I am often accosted by the friendly but extremely persisent owners who persist that it is the best falafel in the world and this may just be the case.