With apologies to the homeowners on Rue Crémieux, I will say that there is absolutely no reason…read moreanyone visiting Paris for less than one week should come here. I was in Paris closer to 2 weeks and had some down time on my final day before late afternoon plans. Rue Crémieux, "Paris' most colorful street", was a nice walk from where I was and quickly became my destination. Lucky for me, I also knew of the nearby Coulée Verte René-Dumont, an elevated 3-mile long park/walking path, because Rue Crémieux is something you'll be done with inside of 10 minutes. Is it lovely? Yes, but it's in no way worth going out of your way for. This is not San Francisco's "painted ladies". With a cobblestone street and lack of cars it's got a unique charm, different than the streets you've already been hoofing for the past week but it's my belief that you should add this to your day only if you find yourself nearby, en route to something that'll take you more than 10 minutes to explore.

Rue Crémieux is an absolutely adorable and picturesque street just a short walk from Gare de Lyon…read more Lined with pastel-colored houses and blooming flower pots, it's a peaceful spot that feels like a secret escape in the middle of Paris. Definitely worth a stroll if you're in the area--perfect for a quick photo stop or a quiet moment away from the bustle.

Montemartre is a historic area in which you will need to explore to get to the Basilique du…read moreSacre-Coeur. We took the RER E to Magenta and walked to the Gare du Nord to get on the M4 and exited at Chateau Rouge to get to the Montematre. When we arrived to the area, there were many souvenir shops and snack vendors on our way up the mountain. It was quite a treat. There is also a cute merry-go-round at the foot of the Basilique du Sacre-Couer. And don't stop at the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur. There are more hidden gems to be found. We explored into this hidden area with artists of all types: chalk, paint, pens, etc and painting, caricature, impressionism, portrait, drawings... and many works of premade art on display. The air was so lively and fascinating. If I didn't have to worry about a few more flights and trainings to be on and worried about damage, I would have purchased a custom piece of art. There are also a lot of cute boutiques, cafes, and other stairways of magnificent views from the peak. I recommend setting aside ample time to wonder the area at your own leisure.

Montmartre is a large hill (130m/430ft high) in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Known for the…read moreSacré-Cœur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge, there is plenty to see and do in the Montmartre area, as well as numerous restaurants. It's a nice neighbourhood to walk around, and if you want some exercise, there are plenty of stairs and elevation. There is also the Montmartre funicular, which runs along the Rue Foyatier up to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, to save people from walking up the 222 stairs. Our hotel was in Montmartre, and we loved the area -- I would definitely stay in Montmartre again. We spent our last day in Paris (April 8) walking around Montmartre, and it was one of my favourite days on my three week trip to Europe. While we didn't go into the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, we walked past it. We also stopped in to take a look at the Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre and the Dali Museum, which were nearby. But the highlights of the day was the Montmartre Cemetery and the busker playing the accordion, with his cat. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Paris, France]

During an excessively rainy day, Jamie W and I ducked for cover in four of Paris' fabled covered…read morepassages. The vintage 19th-century architecture remained consistent throughout, but this one was different from the others. First, it wasn't part of the same sequential path of the other three (Panoramas, Jouffroy, and Verdeau). It actually continues the street that bears the same name, Rue Choiseul. Second, it's easily the city's longest passage at over 190 meters. The length showcased the especially tall glass ceiling for a passage. And third, the mix of retail businesses was decidedly more eclectic and global. Instead of the antique dealers, ye olde booksellers, and stamp collectors that populate the other passages, there are lunch hour fast food eateries as well as Japanese and Korean toy, stationery, and pop merch shops. So if you have a sudden hankering for oyakodon, now you know which passage to target. RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI

My apartment was located in Passage Choiseul . There are many great retail shops and food stops to…read morechoose from.

The major thing we wanted to do in Paris was visit the catacombs, an underground ossuary containing…read morethe bones of more than six million people. The catacombs are part of Paris' abandoned mine and quarry network, and bones were moved to the catacombs because the cemeteries were running out of space. The first bones were transferred from the Cimetière des Saints-Innocents after the cemetery was closed in 1780 due to overuse. The catacombs are an extremely popular attraction, and purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended as a limited number of people are admitted each hour, and with good reason -- the experience would be extremely unpleasant if overly crowded. However, you can only purchase tickets one week in advance, and the catacombs are not open on Mondays. The two full days we were in Paris were Sunday and Monday, so I had to ensure that we were able to get tickets for Sunday April 7. Fortunately I was successful! Tickets were €29 each, although per the website, they are now €31. Unfortunately, the catacombs are not accessible for people in wheelchairs or who have mobility issues -- the 1.5km long route has 243 stairs -- 131 to descend and 112 to ascend. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, and if you want to see bones and skulls (no full skeletons, though), the Paris catacombs won't disappoint! [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Paris, France; Beware of stairs!]

Yes. Come do the touristy things like shopping, eating, and sightseeing. But also consider this…read moreplace with a spin to the sightseeing portion with a historical twist. The admissions price you pay is worth it. You just don't see this type of local flair anywhere else. Soak in the history about Paris and also its darker side. Your perspective about things will change, for most people anyway. The takeaway the hubs took from this experience is that nothing really matters at the end. It's a real eye opening experience TBH. As you wander the dark corridors, you will see piles of real human bones piled in neat stacks. It was saddening to realize that these were once human beings. Now they are part of a collection of unknown souls. It was just a down to earth experience. The audio tour will allow you to wander at your pleasure so there's no real rush or live tour. Book early because spots are limited!

Free public art in Paris, France…read more.. Our friend was so excited to share this landmark... The Wall of Love Le Mur des je t'Aime is translated to The Wall of I Love Yous... (plural) It features the phrase, "I love you" in many different languages. On 5.11.26, it was still being repaired, so the English phrase was blocked from view. Maybe when we visit again, we'll be able to see it! Notes: we found free street parking a couple of blocks away. On the way to The Wall, we passed many shops and a carousel!

So incredible. while it is being repaired it is more beautiful in person it's a must see when in…read moreParis !

It may be a little "Hipster," but that's not so bad. I like that there are ways to have kids with…read moreyou and not feel like your taking them to a bar. The area is fun and exciting and not the typical Paris site seeing area but full of Street Art and worth exploring. A couple pop ups for you to get food and drinks and plenty of fun games to keep you there much longer than you planned. I'm not sure if they will be open in the wet winter but it certainly is a great sunny day spot to chill with friends.

From the owner: Juchée sur sa colline, le 88 Ménilmontant réouvre ses portes le temps d'un été. Petits et grands du…read morequartier, Parisiens en quête de quiétude ou vacanciers de passage, profitez d'un espace verdoyant où la détente est de mise ! Les 900m² de parcelle seront à la fois un jardin où il fait bon boire un verre ou grignoter un morceau, un terrain de jeu où l'on peut s'affronter joyeusement autour d'une table de ping pong mais aussi un lieu de rassemblement pour des associations et acteurs locaux. En journée ou sous les derniers rayons du soleil, vous pourrez bénéficier d'un bar et de son offre large de boissons (jus de fruits, sodas, bières, vins, cocktails), puis vous installer confortablement dans une chaise longue. Côté restauration, le service sera assuré par l'Echappée qui nous avait déjà régalé de ses plats thaïlandais, frais et savoureux. Pour la touche sucrée, la maison Tearamisu vous régalera de ses verrines riches en saveurs mais sans gluten et allégées en sucre chaque dimanche tandis que Chacha & Compagnie vous proposera tous les vendredis soir un assortiment de fruits de mer. Ateliers manuels, artistiques et bien-être vous offriront des occasions diverses pour vous retrouver autour d'activités collectives et créatives. Des événements spéciaux viendront aussi ponctuer l'été de rendez-vous musicaux à l'occasion de la Fête de la Musique ou encore du 14 juillet. Enfin, street artistes et associations viendront comme l'année passée donner des couleurs au 88 Ménilmontant.

Quartier Latin is home to Paradis Latin, one of the oldest cabarets in Paris, designed by Gustave…read moreEiffel himself and it is a hub of learning for centuries. As the matter of fact until 1789, teachers and students spoke Latin there. Also, as our tour guide mentioned to us the narrowest street is located there :-) Rue du Chat-qui-Pêche is considered the narrowest street in Paris.

It's another Paris in itself. This is one of the oldest areas in Paris. Those old Parisian cafes,…read morebookshops (like 100 years old), churches (yes famous Notre Dame), Pantheon, Luxembourg Garden, -all makes it one of the must-see locality in Paris. It is on the left side of Seine River, known for its student life, lively atmosphere and bistros. Since the medieval era, it's been one of the important areas of interest among locals and visitors. Narrow streets, stone-paved alleyways which remind you of Middle Ages, hidden squares, ruins of the amphitheater- there's a lot to see and you cannot afford to miss this. My wife was especially fond of 100 years old Shakespeare and company shop. Notre Dame is the right side of Seine and the Latin quarter is left side, so start from across the Notre Dame and explore at your own pace.

At pere Lachaise I was able to see the grave of one of my high school and college heros, Jim…read moreMorrison. We took a guided tour through the cemetary and saw many creative headstones. If you want to see Jim Morrisons grave take a guided tour. This is a huge cemetery, the largest in Europe and there is a lot of other interesting things there as well. If you like the Doors or headstones in general visit here.

Of my 5 visits to Paris, I've been here 3 times. This most current visit was the quickest as it…read morestarted to rain as soon as we entered. Our biggest mistake was not taking a photo of the map as soon as we entered. We ended up bumping into a couple of Americans with a map so we ended up getting a snap of theirs. We didn't really have a solid plan. All I knew was that I wanted to see Jimmy and that's it. We ended up on quite the adventure finding Jimmy. It seemed like we walked in circles. The great thing about this cemetery is that there are so many famous people interred here. And many notable families. With that said, you'll see some elaborate tombstones. You do see a few employees walking the grounds. They all walk around during closing time, ringing their bells to let you know they're about to close so you better skidaddle or you'll be locked in. I'm going to do a walking tour the next time I'm in town so I can cover more ground. I'm always so overwhelmed when I'm there It is however super sad to see the graves that are clearly unattended, sometimes looking like they've been abandoned.

There are several of these kind of passages in Paris, and this was right next to my Airbnb. It was…read morecute and the food looked and smelled delicious

From the owner: Une galerie de l'exotisme Le passage Brady ressemble à un petit morceau de péninsule indienne…read moreéchoué à Paris. De nombreux restaurants et épiceries parfument cette galerie ouverte dès 1828. Dans le dépaysement de ce lieu, il est difficile de recommander une enseigne plutôt qu'une autre. La concurrence est rude et l'on s'arrache les clients à grands coups de sourires et de menus très intéressants.