Guidebook for Paris

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Guidebook for Paris

Essentials

Simply the biggest supermarked you can find in Paris. And it's just downstair! There is everything and the prices are good. Open every day from 9am to 10pm (on Sunday is open only in the morning).
181 locals recommend
Carrefour Market
88-94 Rue Amelot
181 locals recommend
Simply the biggest supermarked you can find in Paris. And it's just downstair! There is everything and the prices are good. Open every day from 9am to 10pm (on Sunday is open only in the morning).
The oldest market in Paris, the most bobo also at the heart of the third arrondissement. Inside, there is shopping but just as cosmopolitan nibble foods. The atmosphere is cheerful and friendly!
262 locals recommend
Les Enfants Rouges
9 Rue de Beauce
262 locals recommend
The oldest market in Paris, the most bobo also at the heart of the third arrondissement. Inside, there is shopping but just as cosmopolitan nibble foods. The atmosphere is cheerful and friendly!
This market only works on Sunday morning and another day I forgot :) It's a noisy, crowded, market! Extremely good for get some veggies or just have a morning walk.
151 locals recommend
Marché Bastille
2018 Bd Richard-Lenoir
151 locals recommend
This market only works on Sunday morning and another day I forgot :) It's a noisy, crowded, market! Extremely good for get some veggies or just have a morning walk.
Some days, expecially in winter, here you can find a lovely Oyster Market. Just in front of the Franprix supermarket. Those guys sell fresh and cheap oysters!
176 locals recommend
Rue de Bretagne
Rue de Bretagne
176 locals recommend
Some days, expecially in winter, here you can find a lovely Oyster Market. Just in front of the Franprix supermarket. Those guys sell fresh and cheap oysters!
In case you need a free Wifi.
14 locals recommend
Apple Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de Rivoli
14 locals recommend
In case you need a free Wifi.

Food Scene

A very tasty and light bio-bento concept. There is always a huge line! But check their timetable to find the best moment to enjoy it.
21 locals recommend
Neobento
5 Rue des Filles du Calvaire
21 locals recommend
A very tasty and light bio-bento concept. There is always a huge line! But check their timetable to find the best moment to enjoy it.
Okay this is extreme. I mean... I suggest it because it's a very special place, but DON'T go if you can't stand spicy food. Original chineese restaurant. Not expensive. Very small: reservation needed.
35 locals recommend
Deux fois plus de piment 绝代双椒
33 Rue Saint-Sébastien
35 locals recommend
Okay this is extreme. I mean... I suggest it because it's a very special place, but DON'T go if you can't stand spicy food. Original chineese restaurant. Not expensive. Very small: reservation needed.
La Perle is the café where every Marais artist spend more than one evening out. The Wine is bad, the beer is expensive, but this bar always hides nice surprises.
194 locals recommend
La Perle
78 Rue Vieille du Temple
194 locals recommend
La Perle is the café where every Marais artist spend more than one evening out. The Wine is bad, the beer is expensive, but this bar always hides nice surprises.
With La Perle, this bar is one of the place to be for the local artistic fauna. Never buy a coffee here (it's disgusting, do it at home!) but enjoy it's terrasse and feel like a real parisian.
277 locals recommend
Le Progrès
1 Rue de Bretagne
277 locals recommend
With La Perle, this bar is one of the place to be for the local artistic fauna. Never buy a coffee here (it's disgusting, do it at home!) but enjoy it's terrasse and feel like a real parisian.
Great salad place! The best is to visit this place in a sunny, warm day. Sit on the terrasse and enjoy your free time.
29 locals recommend
La Terrasse des Archives
51 Rue des Archives
29 locals recommend
Great salad place! The best is to visit this place in a sunny, warm day. Sit on the terrasse and enjoy your free time.
Tired of the usual (bad) coffee sold from 3 to 5€ in Paris? You can do yourself a good coffee using the machine at home, but when you need to buy some (or you just want a coffee out) go there!
21 locals recommend
Terres de café
36 Rue des Blancs Manteaux
21 locals recommend
Tired of the usual (bad) coffee sold from 3 to 5€ in Paris? You can do yourself a good coffee using the machine at home, but when you need to buy some (or you just want a coffee out) go there!
Huge tasty home made cakes!
169 locals recommend
Le Loir dans La Théière
3 Rue des Rosiers
169 locals recommend
Huge tasty home made cakes!
Another fancy bistrò, this time on the left side of Paris (Rive Gauche). A lot of Art galleries around here!
157 locals recommend
La Palette
43 Rue de Seine
157 locals recommend
Another fancy bistrò, this time on the left side of Paris (Rive Gauche). A lot of Art galleries around here!
A real french brasserie! Honest prices and tasty food! Always full.
276 locals recommend
Café de l'Industrie
16 Rue St Sabin
276 locals recommend
A real french brasserie! Honest prices and tasty food! Always full.
Do you feel hungry? Do you feel really hungry?? So take the metro till Chez Gladines (best time is at 8pm because you can't book a table), have a taste of original Basque Cousine, then WALK back home!
229 locals recommend
Chez Gladines
30 Rue des cinq Diamants
229 locals recommend
Do you feel hungry? Do you feel really hungry?? So take the metro till Chez Gladines (best time is at 8pm because you can't book a table), have a taste of original Basque Cousine, then WALK back home!
The best felafel in Paris! There are a few felafel place alla around here but trust me (and the huge line of people waiting for it) and chose this one!
359 locals recommend
L'as du Fallafel
34 Rue des Rosiers
359 locals recommend
The best felafel in Paris! There are a few felafel place alla around here but trust me (and the huge line of people waiting for it) and chose this one!
Forget about "Amorino". The real Italian Ice Cream is here :) They also have good coffee.
48 locals recommend
Pozzetto
39 Rue du Roi de Sicile
48 locals recommend
Forget about "Amorino". The real Italian Ice Cream is here :) They also have good coffee.

Shopping

This is one of the most famous interior design concept store in Paris (and in the world). A must-see. This place also include a bar and a restaurant... but I never been.
586 locals recommend
Merci
111 Bd Beaumarchais
586 locals recommend
This is one of the most famous interior design concept store in Paris (and in the world). A must-see. This place also include a bar and a restaurant... but I never been.
Everything you need. Expensive, but in the very center of Paris.
612 locals recommend
BHV PARIS
52 Rue de Rivoli
612 locals recommend
Everything you need. Expensive, but in the very center of Paris.
Need a new hipster outfit? This is the place.
33 locals recommend
FrenchTrotters
128 Rue Vieille du Temple
33 locals recommend
Need a new hipster outfit? This is the place.
The very first concept store ever ever. If you want to be cool.
191 locals recommend
Colette
191 locals recommend
The very first concept store ever ever. If you want to be cool.
The "Swiss Village" is a little area populated by dozens of Antique Shop. If you need a Louis XIII table or a gold decorated chair from Napoleon's country house.
10 locals recommend
Swiss Village - Antique and Art Galleries
78 Av. de Suffren
10 locals recommend
The "Swiss Village" is a little area populated by dozens of Antique Shop. If you need a Louis XIII table or a gold decorated chair from Napoleon's country house.

Arts & Culture

One of the most renowned gallery in Paris. Over 40 artists represented and not the least! From classic figures (Carl Andre, Sol LeWitt, Anselm Kiefer, Douglas Gordon, Louise Lawler…) to nowadays stars
44 locals recommend
Yvon Lambert Bookshop
14 Rue des Filles du Calvaire
44 locals recommend
One of the most renowned gallery in Paris. Over 40 artists represented and not the least! From classic figures (Carl Andre, Sol LeWitt, Anselm Kiefer, Douglas Gordon, Louise Lawler…) to nowadays stars
No need to present Perrotin, the successful businessman of art. Not only does he show the Versaille’s champions (Murakami, Veillhan…), but he has built one of the most beautiful galleries in Paris!
134 locals recommend
PERROTIN PARIS
76 Rue de Turenne
134 locals recommend
No need to present Perrotin, the successful businessman of art. Not only does he show the Versaille’s champions (Murakami, Veillhan…), but he has built one of the most beautiful galleries in Paris!
Stretching on 3 floors and about 800m2, the Ropac gallery represents internationally renowned artists (Baselitz, Bustamante, Cragg, Kiefer, Gilbert&George…) and young emerging ones.
35 locals recommend
Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac - Marais
7 Rue Debelleyme
35 locals recommend
Stretching on 3 floors and about 800m2, the Ropac gallery represents internationally renowned artists (Baselitz, Bustamante, Cragg, Kiefer, Gilbert&George…) and young emerging ones.
From Thomas Hirschhorn to Gabriel Orozco through Anri Sala and Mona Hatoum, Chantal Crousel has eclectic choices and good ones!
7 locals recommend
Galerie Chantal Crousel
10 Rue Charlot
7 locals recommend
From Thomas Hirschhorn to Gabriel Orozco through Anri Sala and Mona Hatoum, Chantal Crousel has eclectic choices and good ones!
A nice, small cinema. MK2 distribution is known in France to support a lot of independent cinema and smaller markets. Always interesting.
99 locals recommend
MK2 Bastille - Beaumarchais
4 Bd Beaumarchais
99 locals recommend
A nice, small cinema. MK2 distribution is known in France to support a lot of independent cinema and smaller markets. Always interesting.
No need to introduce this. The largest museum for modern art in Europe
2590 locals recommend
The Centre Pompidou
2590 locals recommend
No need to introduce this. The largest museum for modern art in Europe
A building dedicated to modern and contemporary art, and popular Skateboard spot! A lot of Dj events are also taking place in here. Good bookshop. Good restaurant. A place to see!
693 locals recommend
Palais de Tokyo
13 Av. du Président Wilson
693 locals recommend
A building dedicated to modern and contemporary art, and popular Skateboard spot! A lot of Dj events are also taking place in here. Good bookshop. Good restaurant. A place to see!
A great space for Contemporary Art. Check their website for the program.
322 locals recommend
Cartier Foundation (Fondation Cartier Pour L'art Contemporain)
261 Bd Raspail
322 locals recommend
A great space for Contemporary Art. Check their website for the program.
Situated next to the more famous Louvre Museum, the Decorative Arts Museum is not a second choice.
146 locals recommend
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris
107 Rue de Rivoli
146 locals recommend
Situated next to the more famous Louvre Museum, the Decorative Arts Museum is not a second choice.
This is the City Hall, but also a public Art Gallery, specilized in everything which is about Paris and its history. The best thing is that the expositions here are for free!
502 locals recommend
Hôtel de Ville
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
502 locals recommend
This is the City Hall, but also a public Art Gallery, specilized in everything which is about Paris and its history. The best thing is that the expositions here are for free!

Sightseeing

It's the oldest planned square in Paris and one of the finest in the city.
1047 locals recommend
Place des Vosges
Place des Vosges
1047 locals recommend
It's the oldest planned square in Paris and one of the finest in the city.
Take a walk along this Canal and sit on its sides enjoying a bottle of wine and some cheese like a real French.
1609 locals recommend
Canal Saint Martin
1609 locals recommend
Take a walk along this Canal and sit on its sides enjoying a bottle of wine and some cheese like a real French.
Paris.
2943 locals recommend
Eiffel Tower
5 Av. Anatole France
2943 locals recommend
Paris.

Drinks & Nightlife

What is this place about? It looks like a small tapas bar... but... push the secret door on the back to enter in the best cocktail bar of Paris.
449 locals recommend
Candelaria
52 Rue de Saintonge
449 locals recommend
What is this place about? It looks like a small tapas bar... but... push the secret door on the back to enter in the best cocktail bar of Paris.
Just downstairs. A young, funny, rock pub. Gigs on the basement and cheap beer :) P.S. the entrance is on the backside of the apartment so don't worry about the noisy customers!
55 locals recommend
Pop In
105 Rue Amelot
55 locals recommend
Just downstairs. A young, funny, rock pub. Gigs on the basement and cheap beer :) P.S. the entrance is on the backside of the apartment so don't worry about the noisy customers!
Tired of Le Progres? Go to Chez Jeannette to find another arty bar frequented by the Parisian night generation (les fetards).
330 locals recommend
Chez Jeannette
47 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis
330 locals recommend
Tired of Le Progres? Go to Chez Jeannette to find another arty bar frequented by the Parisian night generation (les fetards).
Because it's in fron of Chez Jeannette but it's way much cheaper :) Another arty bar good for start your night out!
127 locals recommend
Le Mauri 7
46 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis
127 locals recommend
Because it's in fron of Chez Jeannette but it's way much cheaper :) Another arty bar good for start your night out!
Party starts from here! A friendly bar in the center of Pigalle, the nightliife area.
101 locals recommend
Le Sans Souci
65 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
101 locals recommend
Party starts from here! A friendly bar in the center of Pigalle, the nightliife area.
Hell yeah. Underground rock and roll pub.
48 locals recommend
La Féline
6 Rue Victor Letalle
48 locals recommend
Hell yeah. Underground rock and roll pub.
A 1920 style Whiskey bar hidden behind an Italian Pizzeria. If you go there, ask for Dano and tell him I sent you :)
185 locals recommend
Moonshiner
5 Rue Sedaine
185 locals recommend
A 1920 style Whiskey bar hidden behind an Italian Pizzeria. If you go there, ask for Dano and tell him I sent you :)

Entertainment & Activities

The most beautiful parc in Paris. Not so famous, but really unic with its hills and paths.
2265 locals recommend
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
1 Rue Botzaris
2265 locals recommend
The most beautiful parc in Paris. Not so famous, but really unic with its hills and paths.
A strange parc with everything you need to have a calm sunday afternoon. You can walk from home to here just following the Canal St.Martin. There are science and nature museums for kids here!
1306 locals recommend
La Villette
211 Av. Jean Jaurès
1306 locals recommend
A strange parc with everything you need to have a calm sunday afternoon. You can walk from home to here just following the Canal St.Martin. There are science and nature museums for kids here!
This is not a famous museum but it really has something to surprise you. Kids will love it.
170 locals recommend
Museum of Hunting and Nature
62 Rue des Archives
170 locals recommend
This is not a famous museum but it really has something to surprise you. Kids will love it.
The circus, what else? :)
143 locals recommend
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione
110 Rue Amelot
143 locals recommend
The circus, what else? :)
This little unknown park explodes of rose flowers in spring!
1007 locals recommend
Parc de Belleville
47 Rue des Couronnes
1007 locals recommend
This little unknown park explodes of rose flowers in spring!
This park will you make very jealous about not living in Paris.
2469 locals recommend
Luxembourg Gardens
2469 locals recommend
This park will you make very jealous about not living in Paris.