Taste the city of lights in the London sunshine.

Spring has sprung at The Royal Exchange: the flowerbeds are in bloom, and the outdoor terraces are bustling again with our loyal foodies and luxury shoppers. After a day out in the fresh spring air, why not indulge in a spot of al fresco dining at Fortnum & Mason? Your dishes all come served with stunning views of the City — and of course, that glorious April sunshine.

Indeed, views like these make you question the need for travel at all. So skip the expense: at Fortnum’s you can enjoy all the best of the Parisian Bistro, whether that’s French favourites such as Steak Tartare, or an English twist on the classic Chicken Chasseur: fried, then smothered in a sauce of red wine, mushrooms and shallots — served with mashed potatoes and bacon. The Libertine, too, boasts classic French cuisine you can’t afford to miss out on — from Scallop St Jacques to Fillet Steak dowsed in a rich Bordeaux Gravy. Et voila!

Finish off your evening of je ne sais quoi with a trip to Ladureé to sweeten up with the Parisian patisserie’s world-famous macarons, before stopping by Oeno for a nightcap of more of that delicious Bordeaux flavour — or a bottle to take home.