HAVE A TASTE OF PARIS - LOCAL GUIDE
- Oct 2, 2017
- 3 min read
To feel the real Paris calm and romantic
To walk in the streets like a local and blend in with the crowd,
To go further than the outward appearance of Paris
To enjoy Paris differently!
I reveal here the habits and good addresses of the locals!
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THE EFFEIL TOWER
Did you know? Most Parisians have never been on the top of the Eiffel Tower! Why? Only because "I don’t want to queue. Anyway I live in Paris, I will go another day" but finally they never go.
Parisians prefer enjoying a good view on the Eiffel Tower from terraces, rooftops,...
Here Parisians’ good addresses for a view on the Eiffel Tower:
FOR GOOD PICTURES
- Grande roue
- Trocadéro & Champs de Mars
FOR A GOOD VIEW WHILE ENJOYING A COFFEE OR A MEAL
- Musée du Quai Branly
KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ON STONE - ALL PARIS + EIFFEL TOWER
- Montparnasse Tower (56eme étage - observatory)
- Rooftop of Arc de Triomphe
- Rooftop of Galerie Lafayette & Printemps
- Bateau Mouche (tips: go for the bateau bus which is a great deal is you don’t mind not having a “guide voice” on board)
SHOPPING
Parisian shopping experience with the luxury haute couture houses and the more affordable boutiques is a must-do when visiting the French capital!
When you think shopping in France, you directly think the Champs-Elysées, Galeries Lafayette and Place Vendome. But they are not the favorite places of the Parisians, who prefer boutiques from small creators with an intimate atmosphere.
So, if I do recommend you to visit those highly touristic places on your first time in Paris, I also highly advice you to keep your shopping budget for the following shopping areas:
FROM HAUTE COUTURE TO PRET A PORTER
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés, go along the street of Rue de Sèvres-Babylone and Rue de Rennes - 6ème arrondissement
- Le Marais - 3ème-4ème arrondissement
Subway station: Saint Paul (Line 1)
VINTAGE STORES
- In the streets climbing up to Montmartre
Street: Rue des Martyrs
DECORATION AND ANTIQUITE
- Le marché aux puces de Saint Ouen
Subway station : Porte de Clignancourt (Line 4) or Garibaldi (Line 13)
POPULAR SHOPPING
- Beaugrenelle
Subway station: Charles Micheles (Line 12), Javel (RER C)
- Forum des Halles -
Subway station: Châtelet (Line 1, 4, 7, 14 - RER A), Les Halles (Line 4)
FOOD
Brasseries and Michelin restaurants are the top cliché of French restaurants.
But there are so many other places you have to discover and try! Those good places’ address are known by mouth to mouth between locals.
Here some addresses I recommend you, I pay attention to put different cuisines:
FRENCH CUISINE
- Il était un Square Menu & Address
- Le Bistrot d’Yves Menu & Address
- Fromagerie Danard to try French cheese and wine ! Menu & Address
- Fermier Gourmet Menu & Address
- Paris Picnic, to be enjoyed on site or take away (website available ENGLISH), -> romantic and original concept. ROmantic picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower.
- Rue Mouffetard 75005 Paris, there are a lot of restaurants there, going by night is even better, ore beautiful with the lights and atmosphere
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
- HolyBelly Menu & Address
- Le Clint Menu & Address
LITTLE EXTRA - THE BEST TERRACES
Well-known by the young Parisians, awesome views on Paris.
- Monsieur Mouche Rooftop Cocktails Bar [x]
- Le Café Oz Rooftop [x]
- Le 43 Up On The Roof [x]
- Le Perchoir Marais [x]
PLACES FOR A GOOD WALK
You are coming to Paris for the second time and you have already visited all the most touristic places? Rest assured, there are still so many places for you to discover!
Here a small list
- Canal Saint Martin - 10ème & 11ème arrondissement
Subway station : Jaures (Line 2, 5 or 7), Goncourt (Line 11)
- Coulée Verte René Dumont, article with more details here
- Bois de Boulogne - 16ème arrondissement
Subway station: Porte d'Auteil (Line 10), Porte Maillot (Line 1), Porte Dauphine (Line 2)
- Fondation Louis Vuitton
Subway station: Les Sablons (Line 1)
- Le Marais - 3ème and 4ème arrondissement
Subway station: Saint Paul (Line 1)
- The village area of Montmartre, alongside Sacré Cœur - 18ème arrondissement –
Subway station: Lamarck Caulaincourt (Line 12)
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