There are, of course, a million ways to experience the beautiful city of Paris: You can seek out amazing food and wine; take in the unsurpassed art and architecture; or just luxuriate in the cafe lifestylye. On my recent trip, I chose to see the city through the lens of a shoe lover who was unfortunately saddled with an underperforming currency. In other words, I window shopped. Herewith, using our new ShoeShopper feature, is a pictorial survey of the fantastic shoes I saw on my shoe lover’s tour of Paris.

I started in Le Marais, a charming district replete with one-of-a-kind boutiques showcasing lots of fun and funky footwear. From the newsprint ankle boots to the chunky snakeskin platforms (at left), the shoes here felt younger and more edgy, with a distinct “downtown” feel.

Next stop was Rue de Grenelle in Saint Germain des Pres, an area that one could credibly classify as ground-zero for couture shoes. From the Christian Louboutin store — a wonderful little confection of a place — to the Prada boutique with its amazing spider-encrusted boots (detail at right), shoe gawking along this street is a great way to spend a couple of hours.

My final stop was the famous shopping street, Avenue George V (near Avenue des Champs Elysees). Hermes was here — showcasing sky-high, jewel-toned platforms — as was Kenzo, which had gorgeous stripey slingbacks on display (at left).

So, without further ado, have a look at the whole series of pictures. It’s almost as fun as being there.