Around Alexis' place : food, drinks and sight-seeing !
Sightseeing
Recently renewed, there are frequent concerts or event on this major square of Paris (500m).
549 locals recommend
Place de la Republique
Recently renewed, there are frequent concerts or event on this major square of Paris (500m).
One of the largest (and few) parks of Paris. It's pretty and has lots of places on the grass with view where you can have a picnic or read a book under one of the large trees. You can also just go for a walk / run.
2265 locals recommend
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
1 Rue BotzarisOne of the largest (and few) parks of Paris. It's pretty and has lots of places on the grass with view where you can have a picnic or read a book under one of the large trees. You can also just go for a walk / run.
Large park by the canal. As opposed to "butes chaumont" it's flat and has less trees. Yet, there is also a lot of grass to sit on and the canal nearby is enjoyable.
1307 locals recommend
La Villette
211 Av. Jean JaurèsLarge park by the canal. As opposed to "butes chaumont" it's flat and has less trees. Yet, there is also a lot of grass to sit on and the canal nearby is enjoyable.
The city hall is in the center of Paris, by the seine, it's a must in your walking tour of the city center ! ;-)
From home take bus 96 or walk (around 20 minutes).
502 locals recommend
Hôtel de Ville
Place de l'Hôtel de VilleThe city hall is in the center of Paris, by the seine, it's a must in your walking tour of the city center ! ;-)
From home take bus 96 or walk (around 20 minutes).
Despite suffering from massive fire recently, the building still one of the most emblematic part of the city and worth seing !
Also on bus 96 ;-)
143 locals recommend
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris
6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul IIDespite suffering from massive fire recently, the building still one of the most emblematic part of the city and worth seing !
Also on bus 96 ;-)
On the top of Montmartre hill, the "Sacré Coeur" is a must see for a view over Paris and for the building itself !
Take the metro to station "Anvers" and then there is a funicular shuttle to reach the top if you want to save energy.
2106 locals recommend
Sacré-Cœur
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreOn the top of Montmartre hill, the "Sacré Coeur" is a must see for a view over Paris and for the building itself !
Take the metro to station "Anvers" and then there is a funicular shuttle to reach the top if you want to save energy.
The museum is a must see but if you don't have time to visit the inside, you should still come by what used to be the royal castle of French kings and the gardens around it !
4023 locals recommend
Louvre Museum
Rue de RivoliThe museum is a must see but if you don't have time to visit the inside, you should still come by what used to be the royal castle of French kings and the gardens around it !
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar, all types of people, very "bobo" style, closes early, nice place and cheap cocktails.
986 locals recommend
Le Comptoir General
84 Quai de JemmapesGreat bar, all types of people, very "bobo" style, closes early, nice place and cheap cocktails.
Restaurant / bar / night club : great for dancing on mainstream / latino music. Go there for fun, not for something fancy ! It's not famous for the quality of the restaurant ! 😅
94 locals recommend
Favela Chic
18 Rue du Faubourg du TempleRestaurant / bar / night club : great for dancing on mainstream / latino music. Go there for fun, not for something fancy ! It's not famous for the quality of the restaurant ! 😅
Club : Eclectic music (check their planning to see if you would like the music that night), often live music and good crowd.
182 locals recommend
L'alimentation Generale
64 Rue Jean-Pierre TimbaudClub : Eclectic music (check their planning to see if you would like the music that night), often live music and good crowd.
Le Perchoir
14 Rue Crespin du GastBar : Rooftop cocktail bar
Bar / restaurant : Nice place with a terrasse by the canal, typical parisian place for drinks.
80 locals recommend
Chez Prune
36 Rue BeaurepaireBar / restaurant : Nice place with a terrasse by the canal, typical parisian place for drinks.
Club : Largest night club in the area. Again, it's not fancy but it's big and fun ! Try to come early (before 1 am) to avoid waiting by the door.
954 locals recommend
La Bellevilloise
19-21 Rue BoyerClub : Largest night club in the area. Again, it's not fancy but it's big and fun ! Try to come early (before 1 am) to avoid waiting by the door.
Badaboum
2 bis Rue des TaillandiersClub : The place to go if you like electronic music !
These 2 bars facing each other are a typical place for having a drink in the street or inside. It's a typical destination for drinks with friends for young Parisians.
Chez Jeannette Paris
These 2 bars facing each other are a typical place for having a drink in the street or inside. It's a typical destination for drinks with friends for young Parisians.
Bar - outdoor - by the Seine river. This bar is actually called "Les Nautes". It's the largest bar by the Seine. The view is great. It's a perfect spot for sunsets in summer.
52 locals recommend
Les Scandaleuses
1 Quai des CélestinsBar - outdoor - by the Seine river. This bar is actually called "Les Nautes". It's the largest bar by the Seine. The view is great. It's a perfect spot for sunsets in summer.
Food Scene
Food market, lots of different options : Italian famous for their pasta with truffles, great moroccan food, burgers, seafood, quiches, etc. All options are good and affordable.
1003 locals recommend
Marche des Enfants Rouges
39 Rue de BretagneFood market, lots of different options : Italian famous for their pasta with truffles, great moroccan food, burgers, seafood, quiches, etc. All options are good and affordable.
Best Italian restaurant in the city and good prices. It's better to book in advance but you can also show up early (around 7:15) and book a table for the same night. Since it's so close to my place, it's easy to do !
275 locals recommend
Ober Mamma
107 Bd Richard-LenoirBest Italian restaurant in the city and good prices. It's better to book in advance but you can also show up early (around 7:15) and book a table for the same night. Since it's so close to my place, it's easy to do !
Pierre Sang has a few restaurants in the Area.
He is a famous chef who opened a few restaurants in the area. He offers 5 course meals for an affordable.
It's a good mix to discover gastronomy for an affordable price. Check the different restaurants for availability - price range varies a little from one to the other.
192 locals recommend
Pierre Sang in Oberkampf
55 Rue OberkampfPierre Sang has a few restaurants in the Area.
He is a famous chef who opened a few restaurants in the area. He offers 5 course meals for an affordable.
It's a good mix to discover gastronomy for an affordable price. Check the different restaurants for availability - price range varies a little from one to the other.
Best meat restaurant in the area. You can also buy meat to cook at home there.
11 locals recommend
Bidoche
7 Rue Jean-Pierre TimbaudBest meat restaurant in the area. You can also buy meat to cook at home there.
Best "fast food" in the area. Ahmad the chef is very welcoming, everything is home made and you can taste the difference ! You can say hi to him from me ! ;-)
If you are in a rush, you can call him so he prepares your falafel sandwich and you just come to pick them up. Everything is good but falafel and french fries stand out !
Le petit falafel
18 Rue Jean-Pierre TimbaudBest "fast food" in the area. Ahmad the chef is very welcoming, everything is home made and you can taste the difference ! You can say hi to him from me ! ;-)
If you are in a rush, you can call him so he prepares your falafel sandwich and you just come to pick them up. Everything is good but falafel and french fries stand out !
The restaurant decoration is a mix of all religion. This french / brasilian inspired from world cuisine, will serve you well in a welcoming atmosphere !
103 locals recommend
Ave Maria
1 Rue JacquardThe restaurant decoration is a mix of all religion. This french / brasilian inspired from world cuisine, will serve you well in a welcoming atmosphere !
Inspired from Indian cuisine but widely westernised, this restaurant has good and healthy food. No need to choose anymore between eating healthy and eating enough ! They also have a wide range of fresh juices.
118 locals recommend
Paris-Féni
15 bis Rue TernauxInspired from Indian cuisine but widely westernised, this restaurant has good and healthy food. No need to choose anymore between eating healthy and eating enough ! They also have a wide range of fresh juices.
Guide des Quartiers
Le Marais is one of the trendiest part of the city. It's small streets offer many shops, restaurants and a busy inclusive nightlife since it has a large LGBTQ+ community.
All the way from my apartment to Hotel de Ville is the area called "le Marais".
1784 locals recommend
Le Marais
54 Rue Vieille du TempleLe Marais is one of the trendiest part of the city. It's small streets offer many shops, restaurants and a busy inclusive nightlife since it has a large LGBTQ+ community.
All the way from my apartment to Hotel de Ville is the area called "le Marais".
The large boulevard Richard Lenoir that your windows provide a wide view over is actually hosting an underground canal. Just follow it going on the left side and you will discover the canal. It's great to walk along and many parisians enjoy sitting on it's side.
Definitely a must see when you are at home.
1130 locals recommend
Canal Saint-Martin
The large boulevard Richard Lenoir that your windows provide a wide view over is actually hosting an underground canal. Just follow it going on the left side and you will discover the canal. It's great to walk along and many parisians enjoy sitting on it's side.
Definitely a must see when you are at home.
City advice
Getting around
Le Bus 96 permet une belle traversée de Paris
Le bus 96 qui se prend juste en bas de la maison, sur le boulevard Richard Lenoir, est un excellent moyen de se déplacer dans les environs, il traverse le centre ville : marais, hotel de ville, Ile de la cité (Notre Dame), Saint Germain des prés, etc.
Getting around
Most of your destinations are walking distance
Paris is a small city and you are in the center so most of your destinations are at a walkable distance !
Getting around
Use the citybikes (Velib) - station next door
Biking around the city is a great way to discover. Paris is small and mostly flat so biking is easy. Also, they also have electric bikes.
Download the Velib app in order to have access to the drop off stations and also the spots available. Bikes have a rating so you know which ones to use.
Finally, make sure that you don't keep the bikes for too long because that could end up being expensive.