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).
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Carrefour Market
88-94 Rue AmelotSimply 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!
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Les Enfants Rouges
9 Rue de BeauceThe 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.
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Marché Bastille
2018 Bd Richard-LenoirThis 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!
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Rue de Bretagne
Rue de BretagneSome 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!
Apple Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de RivoliIn 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.
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Neobento
5 Rue des Filles du CalvaireA 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.
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Deux fois plus de piment 绝代双椒
33 Rue Saint-SébastienOkay 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.
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La Perle
78 Rue Vieille du TempleLa 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.
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Le Progrès
1 Rue de BretagneWith 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.
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La Terrasse des Archives
51 Rue des ArchivesGreat 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!
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Terres de café
36 Rue des Blancs ManteauxTired 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!
Le Loir dans La Théière
3 Rue des RosiersHuge tasty home made cakes!
Another fancy bistrò, this time on the left side of Paris (Rive Gauche). A lot of Art galleries around here!
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La Palette
43 Rue de SeineAnother 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.
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Café de l'Industrie
16 Rue St SabinA 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!
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Chez Gladines
30 Rue des cinq DiamantsDo 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!
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L'as du Fallafel
34 Rue des RosiersThe 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.
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Pozzetto
39 Rue du Roi de SicileForget 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.
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Merci
111 Bd BeaumarchaisThis 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.
BHV PARIS
52 Rue de RivoliEverything you need. Expensive, but in the very center of Paris.
FrenchTrotters
128 Rue Vieille du TempleNeed a new hipster outfit? This is the place.
Colette
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.
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Swiss Village - Antique and Art Galleries
78 Av. de SuffrenThe "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
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Yvon Lambert Bookshop
14 Rue des Filles du CalvaireOne 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!
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PERROTIN PARIS
76 Rue de TurenneNo 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.
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Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac - Marais
7 Rue DebelleymeStretching 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!
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Galerie Chantal Crousel
10 Rue CharlotFrom 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.
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MK2 Bastille - Beaumarchais
4 Bd BeaumarchaisA 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
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Centre Georges Pompidou
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!
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Palais de Tokyo
13 Av. du Président WilsonA 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.
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Cartier Foundation (Fondation Cartier Pour L'art Contemporain)
261 Bd RaspailA 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.
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Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris
107 Rue de RivoliSituated 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!
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Hôtel de Ville
Place de l'Hôtel de VilleThis 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.
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Place des Vosges
Place des VosgesIt'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.
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Canal Saint Martin
Take a walk along this Canal and sit on its sides enjoying a bottle of wine and some cheese like a real French.
Eiffeltoren
5 Av. Anatole FranceParis.
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.
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Candelaria
52 Rue de SaintongeWhat 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!
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Pop In
105 Rue AmelotJust 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).
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Chez Jeannette
47 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisTired 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!
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Le Mauri 7
46 Rue du Faubourg Saint-DenisBecause 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.
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Le Sans Souci
65 Rue Jean-Baptiste PigalleParty starts from here! A friendly bar in the center of Pigalle, the nightliife area.
La Féline
6 Rue Victor LetalleHell 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 :)
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Moonshiner
5 Rue SedaineA 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.
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Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
1 Rue BotzarisThe 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!
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La Villette
211 Av. Jean JaurèsA 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.
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Museum van de Jacht en de Natuur
62 Rue des ArchivesThis is not a famous museum but it really has something to surprise you. Kids will love it.
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione
110 Rue AmelotThe circus, what else? :)
This little unknown park explodes of rose flowers in spring!
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Parc de Belleville
47 Rue des CouronnesThis little unknown park explodes of rose flowers in spring!
This park will you make very jealous about not living in Paris.
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Jardin du Luxembourg
This park will you make very jealous about not living in Paris.