Guidebook for Paris
Sightseeing
From far the most iconic Parisian monument, so of course no trip to Paris is complete without a visit to The Eiffel Tower. However, at busy periods, you should expect to have to queue to use the lift.
2943 locals recommend
Eiffel Tower
5 Av. Anatole FranceFrom far the most iconic Parisian monument, so of course no trip to Paris is complete without a visit to The Eiffel Tower. However, at busy periods, you should expect to have to queue to use the lift.
Best time to visit it is between Tuesday and Friday early in the morning (8am) to avoid long lines. Entrance if free of charge.
143 locals recommend
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul IIBest time to visit it is between Tuesday and Friday early in the morning (8am) to avoid long lines. Entrance if free of charge.
Paris' main localities for art galleries, gay pubs, and fashion-designer boutiques. It's also full of lovely hidden gems and gourmet restaurants. A must see in Paris.
1783 locals recommend
Le Marais
54 Rue Vieille du TempleParis' main localities for art galleries, gay pubs, and fashion-designer boutiques. It's also full of lovely hidden gems and gourmet restaurants. A must see in Paris.
Here you will find bars that attracts a young and fairly local crowd. There are literally dozen of bars & clubs in the street, but be careful and watch your belongings late at night.
215 locals recommend
Bar des Familles
21 Rue de LappeHere you will find bars that attracts a young and fairly local crowd. There are literally dozen of bars & clubs in the street, but be careful and watch your belongings late at night.
Place Vendome
Pantheon station
La Concorde
Sacré-Cœur
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreEssentials
Grocery store located opposite to the flat. Usually open from 7:30 am – 9:45 pm.
1040 locals recommend
Franprix
108 Av. Jean LoliveGrocery store located opposite to the flat. Usually open from 7:30 am – 9:45 pm.
Post office located about 5 min wlak from the flat. Opening hours: 8am-8pm from Mon-Fri and Sat morning.
80 Rue Léon Frot
80 Rue Léon FrotPost office located about 5 min wlak from the flat. Opening hours: 8am-8pm from Mon-Fri and Sat morning.
Parks & Nature
A 4.7 km long elevated linear park. Just like The High Line in New York, if you want to get away from the buzzing city life and still be in the middle of the city this is the place to go.
1 Coulée verte René-Dumont
1 Coulée Verte René-DumontA 4.7 km long elevated linear park. Just like The High Line in New York, if you want to get away from the buzzing city life and still be in the middle of the city this is the place to go.
Little public garden with free WiFi (just as many other gardens and parcs in Paris). Closest public garden from the flat.
80 locals recommend
Square Maurice-Gardette
2 Rue du Général BlaiseLittle public garden with free WiFi (just as many other gardens and parcs in Paris). Closest public garden from the flat.
Luxembourg Gardens
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
1 Rue BotzarisFood Scene
The twice-weekly market (Wed & Sat mornings) offers a wide range of fresh products and non-food items: organic vegetables & fruits, dairy products, meat, flowers, bakery, etc.
125 Boulevard de Charonne
125 Boulevard de CharonneThe twice-weekly market (Wed & Sat mornings) offers a wide range of fresh products and non-food items: organic vegetables & fruits, dairy products, meat, flowers, bakery, etc.
One part cycle wear shop, one part coffee shop. I recommend this coffee shop without a shade of doubt!
Steel cyclewear & coffee shop
58 Rue de la Fontaine au RoiOne part cycle wear shop, one part coffee shop. I recommend this coffee shop without a shade of doubt!
Typical food from Southwest France. It's affordable and their salads are awesome! Try the "Salade des Fabricants" and you won't be disappointed. It takes about 15min door to door to get there.
68 locals recommend
Les Fabricants
61 Rue Jean-Pierre TimbaudTypical food from Southwest France. It's affordable and their salads are awesome! Try the "Salade des Fabricants" and you won't be disappointed. It takes about 15min door to door to get there.
A restaurant that only offers soups on the menu! All soups are made with fresh, seasonal and organic products. Lunch menu costs about 12€ and they do take-away too!
20 locals recommend
Le Bar à Soupes
33 Rue de CharonneA restaurant that only offers soups on the menu! All soups are made with fresh, seasonal and organic products. Lunch menu costs about 12€ and they do take-away too!
A small restaurant with great traditional French food and friendly staff. You'd better book in advance on weekends.
7 locals recommend
Mémère au piano
18 Rue Jean-MacéA small restaurant with great traditional French food and friendly staff. You'd better book in advance on weekends.
Do not miss this restaurant! Traditional French food from the beautiful region of Savoie (French Alps). Large portion and a lot of cheese, a must-go for cheese-lovers!
56 locals recommend
Le Chalet Savoyard
58 Rue de CharonneDo not miss this restaurant! Traditional French food from the beautiful region of Savoie (French Alps). Large portion and a lot of cheese, a must-go for cheese-lovers!
A michelin-recommended French restaurant managed by a Japanese chef. I can only recommend this place if you want to try a French fine bistro. Lunch: ~30€ - Dinner: ~60€
36 locals recommend
Sot l'y Laisse
70 Rue Alexandre DumasA michelin-recommended French restaurant managed by a Japanese chef. I can only recommend this place if you want to try a French fine bistro. Lunch: ~30€ - Dinner: ~60€
Staff is not really welcoming but their coffee & brunch are great.
50 locals recommend
Restaurant l'Artiste
153 Rue de la RoquetteStaff is not really welcoming but their coffee & brunch are great.
Let you tempted by a delicious dinner that will transport you around the world with their rich variety of couscous! Staff is welcoming and speak English.
9 locals recommend
Couscous Deli
128 Rue du Chemin VertLet you tempted by a delicious dinner that will transport you around the world with their rich variety of couscous! Staff is welcoming and speak English.
Baïli is nice a Mexican & Halal restaurant. It's located on rue Saint-Blaise, one of the rare street in Paris with small town houses.
Le Baïli restaurant
29 Rue Saint-BlaiseBaïli is nice a Mexican & Halal restaurant. It's located on rue Saint-Blaise, one of the rare street in Paris with small town houses.
Another small Parisian Restaurant with excellent food at a reasonable price. Veal terrine, roasted duck breast and pike with lentils will definitely make your day!
6 locals recommend
Les Potes au Feu
17 Rue Saint-BlaiseAnother small Parisian Restaurant with excellent food at a reasonable price. Veal terrine, roasted duck breast and pike with lentils will definitely make your day!
I think it's cheap for what it is. The food is delicate and fresh, and most importantly everything is homemade. The staff extremely friendly and attentive.
22 locals recommend
Blaise et Basile
2 Rue Saint-BlaiseI think it's cheap for what it is. The food is delicate and fresh, and most importantly everything is homemade. The staff extremely friendly and attentive.
Café Le Papillon
144 Rue de BagnoletGreat food and friendly atmosphere!
A good Korean BBQ restaurant walking distance to the flat. Don't go too late as it's often crowded. Also, portion are not massive so avoid if you're starving.
31 locals recommend
Shingané
63 Av. GambettaA good Korean BBQ restaurant walking distance to the flat. Don't go too late as it's often crowded. Also, portion are not massive so avoid if you're starving.
Le Saint René
148 Bd de CharonneNothing fancy there but good value for money. Enjoy an expresso coffee for only 1€.
Amazing cheap salads! Try the 5 Diamants and let me know if you were able to finish it ;)
44 locals recommend
Chez Gladines Charonne
64-66 Rue de CharonneAmazing cheap salads! Try the 5 Diamants and let me know if you were able to finish it ;)
Drinks & Nightlife
Superb and very affordable wine bar with Corsican snacks and cheap oysters.
199 locals recommend
Baron Rouge (Le)
1 Rue Théophile RousselSuperb and very affordable wine bar with Corsican snacks and cheap oysters.
Le Carbone 14
6 Rue Emile LepeuCheap beers in great atmosphere. Open till' late.
A true wine & cheese tasting experience in Paris with a qualified sommelier. Book in advance.
25 locals recommend
O Chateau
68 Rue Jean-Jacques RousseauA true wine & cheese tasting experience in Paris with a qualified sommelier. Book in advance.
Lou Pascalou
14 Rue des PanoyauxCheap bar/restaurant with often a live band or other cultural show.
A complete hidden gem! Madame Polo has been running the place for at least 50 years and will serve your been one of the smallest — if not the smallest — bar in Paris.
Le P'tit Bar
7 Rue Richard LenoirA complete hidden gem! Madame Polo has been running the place for at least 50 years and will serve your been one of the smallest — if not the smallest — bar in Paris.
The second Opera of Paris after the Palais Garnier. This one is much more modern and offer a wide range of show (see their website).
542 locals recommend
Opera Bastille
Place de la BastilleThe second Opera of Paris after the Palais Garnier. This one is much more modern and offer a wide range of show (see their website).
This place was recently made famous to the world when the worst carnage occurred in this concert hall on the 11th of November 2015. Despite the events, it is a very nice theater and a mythic rock concert hall.
164 locals recommend
Bataclan
50 Bd VoltaireThis place was recently made famous to the world when the worst carnage occurred in this concert hall on the 11th of November 2015. Despite the events, it is a very nice theater and a mythic rock concert hall.
Entertainment & Activities
The "Winter Circus" is a mythic circus in Paris, great place to go with kids or simply to enjoy the performance. You need to buy tickets in advance.
143 locals recommend
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione
110 Rue AmelotThe "Winter Circus" is a mythic circus in Paris, great place to go with kids or simply to enjoy the performance. You need to buy tickets in advance.
Nice public swimming pool just a minute from the flat. Entrance fee: ~3€. Check opening times on paris.fr before going there.
15 locals recommend
Piscine Georges Rigal
115 Bd de CharonneNice public swimming pool just a minute from the flat. Entrance fee: ~3€. Check opening times on paris.fr before going there.