PARIS LE MEURICE One day itinerary: Teenagers may be the favoured getaway for couples after a romantic break, but this is a city with plenty to offer travellers of all stripes. For younger visitors who are seeking an alternative adventure, the city’s unique medley of art, culture and food should prove enticing. From on-trend restaurants to football matches, the sights and activities on this one-day itinerary are fun and teenager-friendly.

Start the day in the Canal St-Martin district, 25 minutes from the hotel by taxi.

CANAL SAINT-MARTIN 75010 Paris A hotspot for strolling, shopping and people watching, Canal Saint-Martin in the 10th arrondissement ranks among the city’s favourite public spaces. Well off the tourist trail, the canal area draws the city’s young and hip set with impromptu outdoor concerts, chic waterside cafés and trendy boutiques and restaurants, all within easy wandering distance. Continue the morning at Jardin des Plantes, 15 minutes from Canal Saint-Martin by taxi.

JARDIN DES PLANTES T: 01 40 79 56 01 | 57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris A verdant haven hidden from the buzz of the fifth arrondissement, Jardin des Plantes is a beautifully maintained botanical garden that stretches across 28 hectares. Home to an impressive collection of plant and natural life, as well as an enormous rose garden, zoo, and exotic greenhouses, it makes for an idyllic setting for morning relaxation. From the Jardin des Plantes, Grévin Paris is 20 minutes away by taxi.

GRÉVIN PARIS T: 01 47 70 85 05 | 10 Boulevard , 75009 Paris Grévin Paris has ranked as a favourite of young visitors since its founding in 1882. Home to several hundred lifelike waxworks, ranging from Napoleon to Cristiano Ronaldo, the museum also invites visitors to take the behind-the-scenes Discovery Tour and learn the secrets of creating the acclaimed wax models. Next, take a taxi for the 20-minute journey to Parc des Princes.

The Dorchester, | 45 Park Lane, London | Coworth Park, Ascot | Le Meurice, Paris | Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan | Hotel Eden, | The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills | Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles | Dubai (opening 2020) PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN FOOTBALL MATCH T: 08 92 72 75 75 | Parc des Princes, 24 Rue du Commandant Guilbaud, 75016 Paris For young football fans, the chance to witness French giants Paris Saint-Germain F.C. play at their home , Parc des Princes, is a thrilling opportunity. Visitors can join passionate local fans and experience the electric match day atmosphere, before finishing off with a drink at one of the area’s many surrounding cafés. Then, take a 15-minute taxi ride to Atelier Vivanda for dinner.

ATELIER VIVANDA T: 01 40 67 10 00 | 18 Rue Lauriston, 75116 Paris Parisian wonder chef Akrame Benallal, the man behind the Michelin-starred Akrame, has created a less gilded – but no less delicious – spin-off at Atelier Vivanda. The restaurant’s concept is simple: pitch-perfect meat dishes (the persillé black angus is particularly divine) are served alongside potatoes, from dauphin to gratin. For those over 18, the wine list is also worth perusing. From the restaurant, the hotel is 10 minutes away by taxi or 20 minutes on foot.

All journey times are approximate and subject to variation.

The Dorchester, London | 45 Park Lane, London | Coworth Park, Ascot | Le Meurice, Paris | Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan | Hotel Eden, Rome | The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills | Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles | Dubai (opening 2020)