Discover Paris: Insider Tips & Hidden Gems

In a city as saturated with things to do as Paris, it can be difficult to figure out the best way to get off the beaten path. Do you wander and get lost, and risk ending up somewhere with no good food? Do you trust content creators who make the same off-the-beaten-path recommendations as others, or risk those places not being truly off the beaten path? Is off the beaten path even possible in Paris anymore?

Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, and it’s a city people tend to visit not just once, but multiple times throughout their lives. It’s known for its historical monuments, cultural significance, and historic architecture - and a lot of it. First-time visitors may discover that not all famous attractions in Paris deliver a worthwhile experience. Some monuments, restaurants, and shops are overrated TikTok trends, some museums aren’t worth it unless you have a very specific interest, and some areas of town aren’t worth a wander. The team at Paris in my Pocket has been wandering the city for over a decade, helping travelers like you to have the best possible time in the City of Light.

When planning an itinerary to Paris, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. People have lots of opinions on where you should go, where you should want to go, and where you should avoid - as do we, of course. And museums can be a hotly debated topic - is the Louvre too big to be worth it, or is it a once in a lifetime experience? How about the Versailles Palace? Is the Orangerie a nicer overall experience than the Orsay? Everyone will have an answer for you, and chances are, those answers will compete with one another.

So you’re traveling to Paris. You know that there’s an abundance of incredible food here - that has always been true - but when you start searching the internet for “Best places to eat”, all you get is AI assists or Tiktok trending Paris restaurants. Aka, far away from where the locals eat. In a world of so much information, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Hopefully, this article will help steer you in the right direction. We’ll outline some of the tourist traps to avoid, how to save a little money, and give you some of our favorite recommendations along the way.

So you’re visiting Paris. Perhaps for the first time, perhaps for the fifth. Either way, there is plenty to see that you have not yet seen, and you might be feeling a little unsure about how to craft an itinerary that hits everything you feel should be hit and everything you want to hit, with good food and drinks in between.

Paris still has plenty to offer that is off the beaten path, genuinely unique and fun, and away from crowds. We’ll share nine of our favorite unique things to do in Paris with you today.

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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.