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Our tips for the most expensive cities #1

Zürich

Sleep well. In the fashionable Zürich West district, the Züri by Fassbind hotel has just been completely renovated in vibrant and vibrant colours. Double room from €83, excluding breakfast.

Have a snack. The 25Hours Langestrasse hotel opened last April, hosting the ultra-stylish Neni restaurant. Flavors of the South and dishes bursting with Mediterranean sunshine guaranteed.

Make 2 in 1. On the roof of the Thermalbad spa, you can watch the sunset in the water, even in winter and under the snow! “Indulgent moment” with access to the baths, a body wrap and a 50-minute massage, from €134, to be booked online (thermalbadzuerich.ch).

Enjoy sesame. The ZürichCARD (24h or 72h) includes travel by public transport, including the funicular, a short boat trip on the lake (at an additional cost) and free admission or discounts to museums. From €22 and €44.

Go. Paris-Zurich A/R, from €60 with Lyria.

Guide. “Zürich”, Petit Futé, €13.95.

Tourist Office. www.zuerich.com.

New York

Sleep well. And three! The Pod hotel chain is inaugurating a new address near Times Square. The bedrooms, not very large, all have their own bathroom. From €150, excluding breakfast.

Have a snack. A new gourmet destination, the DeKalb Market Hall in Downtown Brooklyn brings together some forty stands for snacking and feasting.

Make 2 in 1. A manicure and a drink for €8.50? It's at the Beauty Bar, a former hair salon converted into a bar with a 50's look. Mind-blowing, especially at parties or shows.

Enjoy sesame. The new New York C3 CityPass, visit to 3 museums/attractions, from €67.

Go. Paris-New York via Dublin with Aer Lingus (saving time on arrival thanks to customs formalities completed in Dublin) from €449 round trip. See also the direct Paris-New York seasonal flights with XL Airways, from €389 return.

Guide. "New York the essential", Eva Sakellarides and Stéphanie Fontenoy, Ed. Nomads, €8.50.

Tourist Office. www.nycgo.com.