Beyond the Guidebook: Underrated Things To Do in Paris

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What This Guide Covers

Paris has a way of hiding some of its best experiences in plain sight. While the landmarks are easy to love, the city often feels more alive in the places you don’t plan for: a quiet courtyard café, a museum without a gift shop, a neighborhood market where the pace slows just enough to notice it. This page is a starting point for travelers who want to go a little further than the standard itinerary. The places featured here aren’t secret, but they are easy to miss. And that’s exactly what makes them worth your time.

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