Discover Paris: Insider Tips & Hidden Gems

The Paris food scene has been steadily improving for the last decade. It was never a bad place to come for food, don’t get us wrong - it just wasn’t historically varied. Now, just like other international cities across the world, Paris boasts incredible cuisine from a range of cultures, reflective of the international city it truly is. You can still find amazing French foods in Paris, but there’s also great Chinese food, fantastic Japanese food, delectable Ethiopian food, Argentinian… the list goes on. And one of the ways that Paris has been experimenting, especially over the last few years, is with its street food.

Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, with millions of travelers passing through each year. People flock to the heart of France to walk the footsteps of artists and writers, visit exceptional monuments like the Louvre and the Eiffel tower, and trip over cobblestones. And we love all of that, we really do. Our founder is a writer, and we’d bruise our toes ten times over to get to Sacré-Coeur. Only that’s not all there is to this city. Paris is not just Notre-Dame, or the Arc de Triomphe: it’s what’s in between, and all around. Paris is a city of nooks and crannies; of forgotten corners. Of local businesses struggling to stay open and people like us trying to bring their dreams to life. If you stick with us, we’ll share some of the best places in Paris. To eat, to drink, to take in the view, to try something new. It’s all in our guide. But today, we’re going to share seven of our favorite hidden gems - at least, hidden to visitors who don’t know the city yet.

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There’s no shortage of green space in Paris, but some of the best spots are the ones you’d walk right past if you didn’t know to look. These are the calm, slightly secret gardens we keep in our back pocket — perfect for when the Marais feels a little too buzzy and you just want somewhere to sit, snack, and take a breather. Whether you're holding a falafel, a lobster roll, or just your iced coffee, these are our favorite little hideaways.