You've done already all the touristic places in Paris and want to discover new treasures that the city has to offer? Well, good, because there are plenty of places most tourists don't know about that are definitely worth a visit! Here is a small list that you could start with :
Collège des Bernardins
Located in the 5th arrondissement de Paris, the Collège des Bernardins has been, for more than 4 centuries, welcoming hundreds of students. It contributed to the intellectual development of the City and the University of Paris. Built from 1248, it was influenced by the architectural model of Cisterian abbeys. After an overall renovation completed in September 2008, it is now a place for meetings, dialogues, training and culture, offering a rich program of public conferences and symposia, exhibitions, concerts, activities for young people and a theological and biblical studies center. It is a beautiful place classified as french historical monument.
2. Passage de l'Ancre
Located in the 3rd arrondissement de Paris, a few meters from the Museum of Arts and Skills, this tiny passage is a small and unexpected lush greenery. Considered as one of the oldest passages in Paris, its beautiful colored and flowered windows will seduce you. A small piece of heaven in a bustling city.
3. Auberge Nicolas Flamel
Located in the 3rd arrondissement de Paris, the House of Nicolas Flamel is one of the oldest in Paris. Nicolas Flamel decided, after his wife passed away, to open it to homeless people. The house's facade became a monument historique in 1911. It is now a great restaurant with Gregory Garimbay at the helm.
4. Château de Vincennes
Now very discreet in the Parisian life, the Château used to be one of the most important place for the safety of the capital since it was built to protect the city from any potential enemy. It was also built to protect the Kings against uprisings. When Louis XIV decided to settle in Versailles, it became a prison where were held emblematic historic characters such as the Marquis de Sade or Fouquet. The building had to be restored after the second world war. It now houses the historical services of the three French armed forces.
5. Musée Zadkine
Located near the Jardin du Luxembourg, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, the Musée Zadkine is a museum dedicated to the work of Russian sculptor Ossip Zadkine (1890–1967). Ossip Zadkine was a Belarusian-born French naturalized artist. He is primarily known as a sculptor, but also produced paintings and lithographs. This small museum is a hidden paradise out of time. You will get the opportunity to dive into the artist's private world by discovering his sculptures, his atelier and garden.
6. Abbey Bookshop
Located in the 5th arrondissement de Paris, this tiny English-language bookshop is piled from floor to ceiling with books of all kinds. A real wizard's library where the atmosphere is worth wandering even if you're not looking for any book in particular!
7. Eglise Saint-Sulpice
The Roman Catholic church is located in the Latin quarter. The second largest church in the city is a true architecture treasure. The west facade was inspired by the entrance elevation of Christopher Wren's Saint Paul's Cathedral in London. The construction started in 1646 and ended in 1870. It is not the first Church erected on the site, a Romanesque Church was originally built during the 13th century.
8. Rue Cremieux
Rue Cremieux is probably the most colorful street in Paris. Located in the 12th arrondissement de Paris, the cobblestoned and pedestrian street is a great spot to take a stroll or take a bright picture, even on a rainy day. It reminds the colorful villages of the Provence & Riviera region, right in the middle of the city.
9. Dernier bar avant la fin du monde (last pub before the end of the world)
This bar is probably one of the coolest bar in Paris. Located in the Châtelet district, this fun and friendly bar is a heaven for geeks or for curious people only looking for new trendy experiences. You like to play? Here you will be able to enjoy a simple beer with your friends but also take a seat on the Iron Throne or take a selfie with R2D2.
10. Hotel de Sens
Located in the Marais district, the Hotel de Sens is a beautiful private mansion whose architecture dates back from the Middle Ages. Before King François the 1st ordered in 1543 to divide the Marais up to cope with Paris population growth, Le Marais was mainly inhabited by religious communities. The hôtel was built in 1622 to serve as a residence for the archbishops of Sens, a personal advisor of the Kings of France. The building completely fell apart in the mid 20th century and had been completely rebuilt
Please contact me if you have any question or if you would like to organize your stay, I will be thrilled to help! Send me an email at info@inland-travel.com.
Frenchly yours,
Sandra
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