During the off season, Paris is a wondrous and beautiful city that is perfect for long walks, afternoons spent eating in cafes and strolls through some of the best known attractions in the world. In the summer, however, the city becomes a crowded and noisy hub that may sour the beautiful image that travelers have built around the City of Light. Yet if you plan to book a luxury vacation rental in the French capital there is no need to worry, as there is plenty to see off the beaten path.

If you're an avid shopper, you will definitely want to make your way to the newly renovated Marche de Saint-Denis. This vibrant marketplace is home to a wealth of international vendors plying wares like foreign clothing and jewelry, or filling the air with aromatic treasures like African spices and international foodstuffs.

If history is your passion, then a trip to Arenes de Lutece may be in order. Located in the 5th arrondissement, these ruins were once an ancient arena used by the Romans during the region's period as part of the Roman Empire.

Perhaps take a small trip outside the city to visit the beautiful chateau known as Fontainebleau, a 16th-century estate with scenic views and beautiful furnishings that could rival your luxury rentals back in Paris.