PARIS , France ( CNN ) -- In a city famous for being the birthplace of the avant-garde , it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends . Here 's a rough guide to what 's hot right now in the French capital . This beat is Tecktonik : The latest dance craze to hit the Parisian streets . Tecktonik Parisian youths love their trends . The latest dance craze sweeping the city is Tecktonik , a fusion dance style usually accessorized with spiked hair and neon accessories . Look out for kids dancing in packs outside the Trocadero . You might even be lucky enough to spot a Tecktonik/breakdance dance-off . Le Scrapbooking Scrapbooking is the current craze amongst Paris ' more sedate residents . Head to Le Temple Du Scrap ( 13 Rue Ernest Cresson ) for pretty paper supplies , trimmings , ribbons and associated frippery . Bike around town Much of Paris is walkable , but the city 's cheap bike-hire scheme , Velib , which launched in 2007 , makes dashing around the city even easier . There are thousands of bikes stashed across the city at bike stations around 300m apart . The first 30 minutes of any trip is free ; you 'll need a credit card to register with the scheme . Once you 've got your bike , you 're ready to career around the cobbled streets of Montmartre and rattle along the Seine . Café hotspots The classic Parisian image of smoky cafes is now banished to the pavements , thanks to a smoking ban in bars and restaurants that came in at the end of 2007 . Quel dommage ! In the winter , café culture 's hotspots are those with heated terraces . You 'll still be able to light up while you sip a petit café crème , but only if you sit outside -- bring a turtleneck and a beret to keep you warm as well as stylish . Massages at the Mosque Paris is home to a large Muslim population , and La Grande Mosquée de Paris ( rue Geoffroy St . Hilaire . ) reflects that . From the outside , the building is absolutely stunning ; it 's even more spectacular inside . Treat yourself to a massage at the hammam ( Turkish bath ) and you could easily think you are in Morocco . Relax post-massage by sipping a mint tea in the courtyard . Check in advance which days are for men and which are for women . Subway style Taking the subway in Paris can be a drag . Striking drivers and filthy platforms can make the Metro a misery . But the light at the end of this often dark and dingy tunnel is the Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre stop , or namely the Palais Royal entrance . Like a lot of things in Paris , it 's an artwork in its own right , by French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel . His design of brightly colored class beads is a delight , and nearby Place Colette is a great spot for people watching : pull up a pew and enjoy .
Watch out for spikey-haired Parisians getting all Tecktonik -- the latest dance style . Get ahead , get a bike : the city 's cheap bike-hire scheme has proved a success . Marvel at the Musée du Louvre 's sumptuous metro stop . And if you want to see Paris in its most romantic and bohemian mood, head over to Montmartre.