Paris is a city where beauty lies in the details - in its architecture, leisurely meals, walks along the canal, and evenings filled with conversation and culture. It is effortless elegance, where everyday moments become small rituals and the city’s rhythm invites you to pause and savour the moment. In Riga, you can experience a Parisian atmosphere in places where aesthetics, gastronomy, and a calm urban pace come together - in cafés, parks, cultural venues, and streets that reveal themselves best through unhurried walks.
Brasserie Vivien
Brasserie Vivien is an elegant place to experience an authentic French brasserie atmosphere in Riga. Classic French cuisine and a refined interior create a feeling so characteristic of Parisian restaurants.
It’s a place for leisurely breakfasts, long lunches, or candlelit dinners, with a pianist softly playing in the background. The venue also frequently hosts cultural, gastronomic, and art events that are well worth experiencing.
- Address:
- Brīvības iela 37
Pastry Shops and Bakeries
Parisian daily life is unimaginable without freshly baked croissants, delicate desserts, and coffee breaks that feel like small celebrations of the day. In Riga, pastry shops and bakeries offer the same experience — places to pause, choose something delicious, and simply enjoy the moment.
Find inspiration for a sweet break in our pastry and coffee guide HERE.
Canal Promenade and Bastion Hill
Bastion Hill and the city canal promenade are among the most romantic places for a walk in Riga. Tree-lined paths, endless flowers, small bridges, and the proximity of the water create a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
It’s a place for unhurried conversations, quiet reflections, and simply being in the city.
Wine bars and restaurants
Parisian evenings often begin with a glass of wine and conversations that flow as effortlessly as the city itself. In Riga, wine bars offer the same relaxed elegance - places to savour flavours, meet, and let the evening unfold at its own pace.
Discover the best spots in our wine bar guide HERE.
Latvian National Opera and Ballet
Latvian National Opera and Ballet is a place to experience a refined cultural evening — elegant, inspiring, and ceremonial. The historic building, music, and atmosphere create a special mood reminiscent of classic European opera houses and the elegance of Parisian cultural life.
Opera or ballet here becomes an experience that lets you step into a different rhythm for a while and discover the city through art.
- Address:
- Aspazijas bulvāris 3
Evening walk in The Quiet Centre and the Art Nouveau district
The Quiet Centre and the Art Nouveau district are places where the city becomes especially elegant and calm in the evenings. Expressive façades, wide streets, and the warm evening light create an atmosphere that invites you to stroll slowly and admire the architectural details.
It’s a walk where the destination doesn’t matter - only the moment itself, much like in Paris, where a city’s beauty reveals itself best at an unhurried pace.
RSU Anatomy Museum
RSU Anatomy Museum offers an unusual and fascinating insight into the human body, the history of medicine, and the development of science. It is a place where knowledge intertwines with stories, creating a slightly mysterious and thought-provoking atmosphere.
Much like the Paris Catacombs, this museum invites you to explore a less visible side of the world - a place that is at once educational, intriguing, and unforgettable.
- Address:
- Kronvalda bulvāris 9
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