Moving to Paris, Colombian artist Stefania Tejada found that learning French significantly enhanced her experience of the city. 

Paris

"Dreamin Man is a coffee place close to Place de la République. I'd order a hojicha latte, a roasted green tea syrup with milk. It's a nice spot to go in the afternoon and enjoy the Japanese-like environment."

Dreamin Man

"I recommend booking a table at Pertinence, a one-star Michelin restaurant on the 7th. It's a mix of Japanese and French cuisine, and I've never felt so emotional when eating a dish."

Pertinence

"Musée de l'Orangerie is close to the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre. I find it incredibly beautiful! There is something so sacred, an almost temple-like feeling when you're there. The color, the light, and Monet's paintings feel introspective, poetic and nostalgic."

Musée de l'Orangerie

"Café Kitsuné in Palais Royal. I'd recommend getting the spicy chai latte with their fantastic chocolate cake. Something that I really love about pastries here is that they're not saturated with sugar. They also have an incredible chocolate cookie that is perfect to share."

Café Kitsuné

"Les Naturistes is a restaurant in the 18th. They do contemporary French cuisine and offer a wide selection of natural wine. The menu changes every single day. The natural wine cave is in front of the restaurant, so you can have some glasses of wine before dinner."

Les Naturistes