Discover our locals' 168 hidden gems in Paris

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Beaupassage Paris

Beaupassage

An open-air food court

The "Beaupassage" in Paris is just as much a space dedicated to food as it is to nature and art. It's a 10,000 m² courtyard completed in 2018...

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Alix

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Jul 6, 2025
Le Réservoir de Montsouris Paris

Le Réservoir de Montsouris

Water in Paris

"Le Réservoir de Montsouris" is the biggest water reservoir in Paris. It's a truly impressive structure that's more than 150 years old...

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Alix

Mengin

Jul 6, 2025
Librairie Galignani Paris

Librairie Galignani

A bookstore with a history

"Librairie Galignani" in Paris is a bookshop with a long history and is without a doubt one of the city's most beautiful!

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Alix

Mengin

Jul 6, 2025
La Ferme d’Alexandre Paris

La Ferme d’Alexandre

Cheese lovers’ paradise

"La Ferme d’Alexandre" is a cheeseshop like no other in Paris. With their over 350 types of cheeses, they've made it all the way to the Elysée Palace...

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Alix

Mengin

Jul 6, 2025
Théâtre de La Huchette Paris

Théâtre de La Huchette

Spectacle Ionesco

"Théâtre de La Huchette" in Paris is known for its Spectacle Ionesco, which has hosted performances of the famous Romanian playwright since 1957...

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Theaters

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Alix

Mengin

Jul 6, 2025
Promenade Plantée Paris

Promenade Plantée

A walk on the Viaduc des arts

The "Promenade Plantée" in Paris is a 4.5-km corridor that's 10m above ground that will take you from the Place de la Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes...

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Relaxing

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Alix

Mengin

Jul 6, 2025
Miznon Paris

Miznon

Boeuf bourguignon in-a-pita

"Miznon" in Paris had the absolute genius idea of combining the traditional pita with a great French classic - the bœuf bourguignon! Great lunch spot.

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Snacks

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Alix

Mengin

Jun 28, 2025
Chercheminippes Paris

Chercheminippes

Second-hand pioneers!

The Marais in Paris is best known for its second-hand clothing shops, but "Chercheminippes" and its six shops have been innovating for half a century...

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Shopping

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Alix

Mengin

Jun 28, 2025
L’Atelier Geneviève Paris

L’Atelier Geneviève

Ceramicafé

"L’Atelier Geneviève" is a 'ceramicafé' - here you can decorate your own ceramics w/ a coffee or breakfast. They even have kintsugi workshops!

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Coffee & tea
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Relaxing

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Alix

Mengin

Jun 25, 2025
Land & Monkeys Paris

Land & Monkeys

Mastering the vegan croissant

"Land & Monkeys" in Paris makes 100% vegan croissants & other French staples. Is such a thing possible, you ask? Oh yes...

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Snacks

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Alix

Mengin

Jun 24, 2025
Des Gâteaux et du Pain Paris

Des Gâteaux et du Pain

The butteriest croissants

"Des Gâteaux et du Pain" was the first place that sprang to my mind when listing my top spots in Paris. They completely changed my croissant habits...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Alix

Mengin

Jun 24, 2025
Grand Palais Éphémère Paris

Grand Palais Éphémère

A modular palace

The "Grand Palais Éphémère" in Paris is set to host the Grand Palais' events while the latter is being renovated. Who knows, it might even stick around!

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Art & culture

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Alix

Mengin

Jun 21, 2025

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