10 Hidden Spots In Paris That Only Locals Really Know About
1. The Villa Léandre
This stretch of charming houses is just waiting to be explored. It might look like San Francisco, but it's actually not far from Montmartre.
Where: 18th arrondissement
2. The Collège des Bernardins (Bernardins College)
The Collège des Bernardins is both a museum and a historical theology center, so there's plenty of culture and history to load up on. Did we mention the building is stunning?
Where: 5th arrondissement
3. The Petite Ceinture (The Little Belt)
This 32km-long abandoned railway crosses all of Paris and some of its surrounding region. Public access is partially off-limits, but that doesn't keep Parisians from exploring it.
Where: all over Paris
4. The Butte Bergeyre
This cute inner-city village up on a hill is really worth checking out, especially if you're into stunning views of Paris. (Who isn't?!) Plus, it even has its own vineyard!
Where: 19th arrondissement
5. The Passage Brady
Nicknamed Little India, this glass-roofed passageway is home to lots of Indian and Pakistani restaurants and shops — and the beautiful decorations don't hurt either.
Where: 10th arrondissement
6. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Built in 1861, this Orthodox church is absolutely gorgeous. I mean, just look at it!
Where: 8th arrondissement
7. The Hôtel Dieu
Fun fact: The oldest hospital in Paris also has one of the capital's prettiest gardens.
Where: 4th arrondissement
8. The courtyard of the Palais-Royal
This courtyard is home to the famous work created by Daniel Buren back in the '80s. While it isn't exactly new, it still feels like a bit of a secret spot in Paris.
Where: 1st arrondissement
9. Cité des Fleurs (City of Flowers)
Back in the day there was a rule that houses in this estate had to plant at least three trees in their gardens. Now, the stretch of road is car-free and full of lush greenery. It's beautiful, it's quiet, and it's in Paris. Magical.
Where: 17th arrondissement
10. The rue Crémieux
This surely has to be the most colorful street in Paris. It hasn't been kept much of a "secret" since Instagram became A Thing, but not everyone knows about it (yet).
Where: 12th arrondissement
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