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The metro station, to get to the center of Paris, or to the touristic areas ;-)
135 locals recommend
Gambetta station
The metro station, to get to the center of Paris, or to the touristic areas ;-)
The gay area in Paris. Many gay bars in Rue des Archives, rue du Temple, rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie. Very crowded on weekends. A must see, even if you are straight.
502 locals recommend
Hôtel de Ville
Place de l'Hôtel de VilleThe gay area in Paris. Many gay bars in Rue des Archives, rue du Temple, rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie. Very crowded on weekends. A must see, even if you are straight.
A good place for shopping. Many stores in this street (and around), but it's expensive ;-)
220 locals recommend
Rue des Francs Bourgeois
Rue des Francs BourgeoisA good place for shopping. Many stores in this street (and around), but it's expensive ;-)
A very nice parc, crowded on sunny week-end days. You can get a drink at "Le Rosa Bonheur", on daytime it's almot a family bar. And on sunday evening, this bar turn to a popular gay spot.
2265 locals recommend
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
1 Rue BotzarisA very nice parc, crowded on sunny week-end days. You can get a drink at "Le Rosa Bonheur", on daytime it's almot a family bar. And on sunday evening, this bar turn to a popular gay spot.
The Eiffel Tower : a very good place to take selfies and impress your friends ;-)
2943 locals recommend
Eiffel Tower
5 Av. Anatole FranceThe Eiffel Tower : a very good place to take selfies and impress your friends ;-)
Almost nothing to do in this area. Many expensive restaurants, many ambassies.
20 locals recommend
16th arrondissement of Paris
Almost nothing to do in this area. Many expensive restaurants, many ambassies.
A very popular place to do your footing, or to find some pros***ute ;-)) Don't go there at night :)
1041 locals recommend
Bois de Boulogne
A very popular place to do your footing, or to find some pros***ute ;-)) Don't go there at night :)
Many restaurants and bars in this area. It may be interesting to explore this area
469 locals recommend
Rue Mouffetard
Rue MouffetardMany restaurants and bars in this area. It may be interesting to explore this area
This street is full of bars, and some clubs and (almost) always crowded. Be careful on the weekend, fights are common.
215 locals recommend
Bar des Familles
21 Rue de LappeThis street is full of bars, and some clubs and (almost) always crowded. Be careful on the weekend, fights are common.
The "teenager street". A lot of clothes stores for young people, tatoos/piercing, cosplay, EMO... Kind of funny on saturday ;-)
20 locals recommend
Rue Keller
Rue KellerThe "teenager street". A lot of clothes stores for young people, tatoos/piercing, cosplay, EMO... Kind of funny on saturday ;-)
This is one of my preferred streets in Paris. It's full of life, restaurants and some great bars. Mainly from Bastille to Voltaire. It smells like the Paris I love.
120 locals recommend
Rue de la Roquette
Rue de la RoquetteThis is one of my preferred streets in Paris. It's full of life, restaurants and some great bars. Mainly from Bastille to Voltaire. It smells like the Paris I love.
The small "chinatown" of Paris. Many asian things there, It may be interesting to have a look there ;)
105 locals recommend
Belleville station
17 Rue Louis BonnetThe small "chinatown" of Paris. Many asian things there, It may be interesting to have a look there ;)
The port of Arsenal is a nice place. Buy some beers, get some friends, and enjoy this relaxing place.
13 locals recommend
Arsenal
The port of Arsenal is a nice place. Buy some beers, get some friends, and enjoy this relaxing place.
You can find the big shops in this area : H&M, Uniqlo, Zara, Galeries Lafayette, Printemps...
22 locals recommend
Havre - Caumartin station
You can find the big shops in this area : H&M, Uniqlo, Zara, Galeries Lafayette, Printemps...
Another good place to take selfies and show off on facebook. Very loved by our visitors.
1042 locals recommend
Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles de GaulleAnother good place to take selfies and show off on facebook. Very loved by our visitors.
A must see in Paris. Many luxury stores, and this avenue is so beautiful.
2344 locals recommend
Champs-Élysées
A must see in Paris. Many luxury stores, and this avenue is so beautiful.
Relaxing place, with a lot of trees and grass (don't smoke it). A must see.
1767 locals recommend
Tuileries Garden
Place de la ConcordeRelaxing place, with a lot of trees and grass (don't smoke it). A must see.
Sacré-Cœur
35 Rue du Chevalier de la BarreA must see, you'll really feel like Amelie Poulain in this area.
15th arrondissement of Paris
Nothing to do/see here. You have been warned ;-)
This boulevard is full of bars and theaters. Always crowded, you should definitely check it out.
256 locals recommend
Grands Boulevards station
This boulevard is full of bars and theaters. Always crowded, you should definitely check it out.
If you get sick because of a Camembert, I would recommend you this Hospital, near my place.
22 locals recommend
Hospital Tenon Ap-Hp
4 Rue de la ChineIf you get sick because of a Camembert, I would recommend you this Hospital, near my place.
Rue de Charonne
Rue de CharonneMany shops here, and good atmosphere. You should check it out!
From Parmentier to Ménilmontant : a lot of bars and clubs there, many restaurants, many styles. I love this street, it's full of life and good vibes.
278 locals recommend
Rue Oberkampf
Rue OberkampfFrom Parmentier to Ménilmontant : a lot of bars and clubs there, many restaurants, many styles. I love this street, it's full of life and good vibes.
A lot of people get here when it's sunny, and usually drink there in the street. Nice place, but don't try to swim in the canal, even if to impress your facebook friends :o)
122 locals recommend
Quai de Jemmapes
Quai de JemmapesA lot of people get here when it's sunny, and usually drink there in the street. Nice place, but don't try to swim in the canal, even if to impress your facebook friends :o)
Big mall, with a lot of stores. Very crowded, it's a metro and RER hub.
506 locals recommend
Châtelet - Les Halles
Big mall, with a lot of stores. Very crowded, it's a metro and RER hub.
François Mitterrand Library
Quai François MauriacThis library looks like a big book.
"Les Frigos de Paris" once served to keep all food imported to Paris. Now it goes to Rungis. A must see, now it's a squat with many artists.
24 locals recommend
Les Frigos
19 Rue des Frigos"Les Frigos de Paris" once served to keep all food imported to Paris. Now it goes to Rungis. A must see, now it's a squat with many artists.
Chinatown area (the big one). Many restaurants and asian big stores. Pay particular attention to the smells of durian. You'll travel in asia for free !
26 locals recommend
Avenue de Choisy
Avenue de ChoisyChinatown area (the big one). Many restaurants and asian big stores. Pay particular attention to the smells of durian. You'll travel in asia for free !
Les Catacombes de Paris : If you like skeletons and damp cellars, you'll love this place! A must see, by the way.
135 locals recommend
Denfert-Rochereau station
Les Catacombes de Paris : If you like skeletons and damp cellars, you'll love this place! A must see, by the way.
This train station is very beautiful, I would recommend to put it in your "Paris" album on Facebook. It can really make the difference.
321 locals recommend
Gare de Lyon
Place Louis ArmandThis train station is very beautiful, I would recommend to put it in your "Paris" album on Facebook. It can really make the difference.
Le Musée du Louvre : a must see. Do not hesitate to wear sunglasses, there are many camera flashes.
4022 locals recommend
Louvre Museum
Rue de RivoliLe Musée du Louvre : a must see. Do not hesitate to wear sunglasses, there are many camera flashes.
This island is the most expensive area in Paris. No beaches, no palm trees, but good atmosphere and beautiful parisian buildings.
444 locals recommend
Île Saint Louis
19 Rue Saint-Louis en l'ÎleThis island is the most expensive area in Paris. No beaches, no palm trees, but good atmosphere and beautiful parisian buildings.
Whether you believe in God or not, do not hesitate to visit this beautiful cathedral.
1613 locals recommend
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
6 Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul IIWhether you believe in God or not, do not hesitate to visit this beautiful cathedral.
Odéon
Interesting area, many bars, students, shops..
Bois de Vincennes
Route de la PyramideA very nice park. You can also visit the Zoo.
A must see. Sometimes you can see Dominique Strauss-Kahn, but do not get too close to him.
1047 locals recommend
Place des Vosges
Place des VosgesA must see. Sometimes you can see Dominique Strauss-Kahn, but do not get too close to him.
Concorde station
Place de la ConcordeMust see
Place Vendome
Must see
Opéra
10 Pl. de l'OpéraMust see
Palais-Royal
Must see
Luxembourg Gardens
Very nice park
Rue Montorgueil
Rue MontorgueilThis street is A must see
Rue des Rosiers
Rue des RosiersA popular jewish street where you can get some famous falafel.
Château Rouge
African area
Château d'Eau
African area
Barbès - Rochechouart
A must see. Avoid at night.
Station Abbesses
Good metro to go to Montmartre
Jardin des Plantes
famous Botanic garden
Drinks & Nightlife
This area looks like a small village. Check Rue Sainte-Marthe and Rue Moinon.
44 locals recommend
Le Sainte Marthe
32 Rue Sainte-MartheThis area looks like a small village. Check Rue Sainte-Marthe and Rue Moinon.
Cheap and crowded bar. Go there at night, you wont regret it. Sometimes, they play some Abba.
322 locals recommend
Aux Folies
8 Rue de BellevilleCheap and crowded bar. Go there at night, you wont regret it. Sometimes, they play some Abba.
Mama Shelter Paris East
109 Rue de BagnoletCrowded bar/restaurant, nice people and some good food.
La Bellevilloise
19-21 Rue BoyerFamous Bar/Restaurant/Club. Very good atmosphere.
Suan Thaï
35 Rue du TempleA very good Thai restaurant (and expensive)
Famous Chinese restaurant, almost frequented by Chinese people.
19 locals recommend
Guo Se Tian Xiang 锅色天香
97 Rue de CharonneFamous Chinese restaurant, almost frequented by Chinese people.
La Perle
78 Rue Vieille du TempleA popular bar, very crowded (almost gay).
Restaurant, and night bar. Kind of funny. A lot of drunk people there ;)
32 locals recommend
le connetable
55 Rue des ArchivesRestaurant, and night bar. Kind of funny. A lot of drunk people there ;)
L'industrie
106 Ave ParmentierCrowded place
Objectif Lune
19 Rue de la RoquetteCocktails and young people.
Tape Bar
21 Rue de la RoquetteCheap beers at happy hours.
California Avenue
33 bis Rue des LombardsStraight, young, crowded. Hyper cheap. You can get your hangover here !
Gay (friendly) bar, independent and crowded on weekends. Good music, and not so expensive.
10 locals recommend
Les Souffleurs
7 Rue de la VerrerieGay (friendly) bar, independent and crowded on weekends. Good music, and not so expensive.
RAIDD Bar
23 Rue du TempleA gay bar, where guys takes shower in front of the people. A must see !
CUD
12 Rue des HaudriettesA small gay club. Don't expect that much on the music, but it can be cool when you are drunk.
Rue de Bretagne
Rue de BretagneA lot of bars and restaurants in this area
Candelaria
52 Rue de SaintongeHidden bar, very crowded on weekend. Very expensive.
One of the best couscous in Paris. Food from Maroc. Nathalie Portman was here.
95 locals recommend
Chez Omar
47 Rue de BretagneOne of the best couscous in Paris. Food from Maroc. Nathalie Portman was here.
Food Scene
Colonial atmosphere and cheap food. Very crowded. Very recommended.
276 locals recommend
Café de l'Industrie
16 Rue St SabinColonial atmosphere and cheap food. Very crowded. Very recommended.
A very good french restaurant. You should make a reservation on weekends.
16 locals recommend
L'Ange Gardien
189 Rue des PyrénéesA very good french restaurant. You should make a reservation on weekends.
Trapani Bottega
216 Rue des PyrénéesA very good italian tratoria.
If you get lost in the 16e area and you are starving, you should go there. I love this restaurant !
20 locals recommend
Bistrot 31
31 Av. Théophile GautierIf you get lost in the 16e area and you are starving, you should go there. I love this restaurant !
Big Fernand
55 Rue du Faubourg PoissonnièreCrowded and small burger restaurant. So good!
A very good japanese restaurant. This street is full of good japanese restaurants as well.
83 locals recommend
Higuma
32bis Rue Sainte-AnneA very good japanese restaurant. This street is full of good japanese restaurants as well.
Café des Anges
66 Rue de la RoquetteCoffee/Restaurant, cheap, good, quick, and crowded !
Pause Café
41 Rue de CharonneIf you need a coffee, you might love this bar.
Charbon Café
109 Rue OberkampfOutstanding bar.
Paris Hanoï
74 Rue de CharonneVietnamese restaurant. very crowded
Le Petit Cambodge
20 Rue AlibertA very nice cambodian restaurant.
Dong Huong Restaurant
14 Rue Louis BonnetGood vietnamese sandwitches there
Mémère Paulette
5 Rue Paul LelongA funny french restaurant. You should make a reservation
Essentials
Franprix
16 Rue Alexandre ParodiSupermarket open til 10pm
Arts & Culture
Carnavalet Museum
23 Rue de SévignéNice museum
Hot and crowded area. Many bars and famous clubs like "chez Moune", "la Machine (du moulin rouge)" or "les Folies Pigalle". Be careful at night.
34 locals recommend
Place Pigalle
Place PigalleHot and crowded area. Many bars and famous clubs like "chez Moune", "la Machine (du moulin rouge)" or "les Folies Pigalle". Be careful at night.
Le Balajo
9 Rue de LappeFamous dancing club.