Paris is one of the best-known cities in the world. Anyone who’s visited it knows just how many tourists visit it every year. We are talking about millions. The city is filled with numerous beautiful places you can visit and enjoy all the culture and entertainment Paris has to offer. Basically, you don’t know where to start.
Booking a visit to this city is not something that requires a lot of effort. There are numerous agencies and websites, like pariscityvision.com, where you can find all the information you need. Since there are too many places you can visit in Paris, we want to provide you with some hidden gems that are worth your time.
1. Canal Saint-Martin
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The western part of the city is filled with numerous places you can visit. For that exact reason, we can see that the eastern part of the city is not as visited. Don’t make the mistake of not doing so. One of the best places in the eastern part of the city you can visit is known as Canal Saint-Martin.
Without any doubt, this is one of the best spots you can go to. The canal was created to make the distance to the Seins, for boats, much shorter. Sure, you will find this spot on numerous maps. However, we believe that asking some locals about this place can shine a whole new light on this place.
2. The Catacombs
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The next place we want to talk about is not as entertaining as others on this list of ours, but that doesn’t mean that it is not as interesting. Paris catacombs have become quite a phenomenon in the last couple of years. Still, the number of tourists who visit it is not as impressive as in some other locations.
In this place, you can find the bones of millions of citizens of the “city of light.” The reason why these are here is pretty grim since this was the place where people who had certain conditions caused by poor public health back in the 18th century. It is certainly an interesting place to be and feel the atmosphere.
3. Promenade Plantee
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Promenade Plantee is one of the gems that locals adore, but not many visitors are aware of it. It is a park that’s built on a viaduct. That alone should indicate just how impressive this place can be. Thankfully, it is close to many other popular spots in that part of the city.
Even though those who have been there usually think that this is an old place, it needs to be said that its construction was finished back in the early nineties. In this place, you will find many stores and interesting restaurants. Just imagine having some good French cuisine in this place.
4. Rue Cremieux
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If you are interested in experiencing one of the happiest streets you have ever seen, then you should go to Rue Cremieux. We are talking about a pedestrian street filled with numerous buildings that are painted in different colors. We don’t believe you can experience something as interesting as this one.
What surprises us is that not many people know about this place. You will not find it on any maps since this is not a historical site or any other sort of location that can attract your attention. Thankfully, locals have understood the benefits of attracting tourists here. So, there’s an initiative to display it on touristic maps.
5. The Sewers
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If you’re feeling like having an adventure as a part of your holiday in Paris, we believe that you should visit the sewers of this city. You are about to have a real underground adventure. Of course, you will have guides accompany you through the whole process, to prevent you from getting lost.
It doesn’t mean that you will not have a great time visiting them. There are a lot of interesting parts of these sewers. An exceptional architecture was used to make these and those who love this subject will have the best possible time visiting these. For all these reasons, we believe that the sewers are the way to go.
6. The Passage Verdeau
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Probably the most unknown place in Paris, even for many locals, is known as the Passage Verdeau. It’s because it is nowhere near the most attractive spots. Nevertheless, we cannot stress enough how interesting this place is, and we have no doubt you should commit your time to visit it.
7. The Flower and Bird Market
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When you are on your way to see Notre Dame Cathedral, you should make a stop and experience a place called “the flower and bird market.” The market is filled with planters and flowers, as its name is saying. Also, the architecture in this part of Paris is nothing short of exceptional.
Despite the fact that we are talking about the center of the city, you will be able to experience nature. There are a plethora of birds that are constantly singing in this part of the city. Those who love those parts of big cities shouldn’t miss on out the chance to go to “the flower and bird market.”
8. The Montmartre Vineyards
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Last but not least, we want to point out the Montmartre Vineyards. Not only that it is the oldest active vineyard you can experience in Paris. It has a long tradition which, according to some stories, is more than 700 years old. If this is not an impressive fact, we don’t know what is.
Since France is a country where you can experience some of the best wine in the world, it wouldn’t hurt to experience the place where the grapes are cultivated. The best time to visit this place is in October when all the grapes are ready for consumption. Missing out on this possibility would be a mistake.
In Conclusion
Going through Paris without knowing where to look first can be distressing. In this guide of ours, you can find some hidden gems of the city of lights where you can have a one-of-a-kind experience.
