Monceau and Batignolles – Paris’ hidden gem
Paris off the beaten path: Monceau and Batignolles Well, Monceau and Batignolles ARE totally offbeat and non-touristy neighborhoods of Paris. And yet, this Paris walking itinerary starts at one of the most popular landmarks of Paris: The Arc de Triomphe. This landmark qualifies as…
Belleville – Paris’ village
Updated: January 2020 Belleville – the village in the east of Paris If you spent a few days in Paris already and decide to visit Belleville, you realize as soon as you step out the Metro that Belleville is nothing like the rest of…
Montmartre – all you need to know!
If you ask around, many Parisians will probably say that Montmartre is not what it used to be – and that’s probably true. It was probably already true 30 years ago and yet, the village around the hilltop of Montmartre is one of the…
Vanves Flea Market and more – explore Paris’ south
Updated May 2020 It’s possible you’ve never heard of the Vanves flea market. It’s not the world-famous antique market Puces de St.Ouen that you find in the north of Paris and it’s also not even remotely as big. However, if you are a vintage…