Our picks in the area and beyond
Everything Else
Pharmacie Cohen Tomasini
137 Ave ParmentierChemist, she might sound a bit abrupt, but she knows what she is doing
Where Eurostar and Thalys drops you off, European trains terminal = 15-20 min walk, maybe 25 with a big suitcase
397 locals recommend
Gare de l'Est station
Rue du 8 Mai 1945Where Eurostar and Thalys drops you off, European trains terminal = 15-20 min walk, maybe 25 with a big suitcase
Communal swimmingpool just down our road, not a full aquatic centre, but 25m perfect for laps. Be careful on opening hours though as they close for schools and clubs during the day. So close!
23 locals recommend
Catherine Lagatu pool
155 Ave ParmentierCommunal swimmingpool just down our road, not a full aquatic centre, but 25m perfect for laps. Be careful on opening hours though as they close for schools and clubs during the day. So close!
Hospital just down the road with a good ER service in case of emergency
46 locals recommend
Hôpital-Saint-Louis
Hospital just down the road with a good ER service in case of emergency
Entertainment & Activities
Buttes Chaumont station
walks in the parc, kids playground, view points
Food Scene
Le Cambodge
10 Av. Richeranddelicious Cambodian restaurant, no reservation needed
Cannibale Café
93 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaudperfect pub, good authentic food too
Le Sancerre
35 Rue des Abbessesgood night out with friends
"pas de chichi" that means take it or leave it, it's pure French ambiance, you'll hardly fiend a tourist in there!
Traditional basic French food, basic decor, but I still love it!
13 locals recommend
Le Bourgogne
26 Rue des Vinaigriers"pas de chichi" that means take it or leave it, it's pure French ambiance, you'll hardly fiend a tourist in there!
Traditional basic French food, basic decor, but I still love it!
updated version of the traditional Cambodian restaurant down the road, fancy decor = different crowd, but as good, same owners
383 locals recommend
Le Petit Cambodge
20 Rue Alibertupdated version of the traditional Cambodian restaurant down the road, fancy decor = different crowd, but as good, same owners
Great local restaurant, ask us to book for a 50% off their card menu ;-)
10 locals recommend
La Piscine Saint-Louis
2 Rue Juliette DoduGreat local restaurant, ask us to book for a 50% off their card menu ;-)
Levantine
36 Rue BichatAmazing vegetarian Lebanese restaurant
Le bistro des oies
2 Rue Marie et LouiseOur local favorite restaurant
Essentials
Franprix
22 Rue Aliberttown supermarket
MK2 Quai de Loire
7 Quai de la LoireFestival films
Monoprix
70-72 Rue du Faubourg du TempleSupermarché G20
Shopping
Antoine & Lili
15 Rue Jean Poulmarchlovely shop and they also have a "salon de thé"
French equivalent to Camden Markets in London, but the last guest who went there told me they were feeling watched and had a little aggressive feeling about the whole experience :-(
342 locals recommend
Marche Dauphine
132-140 Rue des RosiersFrench equivalent to Camden Markets in London, but the last guest who went there told me they were feeling watched and had a little aggressive feeling about the whole experience :-(
CARTIER
23 Pl. VendômeCartier, ... That's where it all happens!
Sightseeing
perfect spot to walk through the canal, closed off for pedestrians on sundays
1609 locals recommend
Canal Saint Martin
perfect spot to walk through the canal, closed off for pedestrians on sundays
Jardins des Archives Nationales
60 Rue des Francs BourgeoisI think it’s still free entry
Notre Dame
YES IT IS WALKING DISTANCE!!!!
A must see of course
Anvers station
tube station to walk up the "Sacre Coeur", amazing views on Paris
OK, I would lie if I say I'd walk there, but my advise is to tube to Trocadero station. On the other side of the river, but gives you the best view in Paris, best place to take your picture!
2943 locals recommend
Eiffel Tower
5 Av. Anatole FranceOK, I would lie if I say I'd walk there, but my advise is to tube to Trocadero station. On the other side of the river, but gives you the best view in Paris, best place to take your picture!
Remarquable architectural work with gold everywhere... A must see, and yeah OK, there's all the big shops around it (Zara, Printemps, Galleries Lafayette...)
1196 locals recommend
Palais Garnier
Place de l'OpéraRemarquable architectural work with gold everywhere... A must see, and yeah OK, there's all the big shops around it (Zara, Printemps, Galleries Lafayette...)
One of my favorite spot of Paris, the covered arcades... We walk there, but you can always tube
198 locals recommend
Galerie Vivienne
Galerie VivienneOne of my favorite spot of Paris, the covered arcades... We walk there, but you can always tube
for the "Amelie" tour again, try to find the cafe she was working at :D
261 locals recommend
Café des Deux Moulins
15 Rue Lepicfor the "Amelie" tour again, try to find the cafe she was working at :D
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Climb up to the belvédère for a stunning view of Paris
Arts & Culture
Station Rambuteau
23 Rue RambuteauCentre George Pompidou
I would spend more than 1 day there, but if you're in a rush, just stick to the basics (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo,...)
4022 locals recommend
Louvre Museum
Rue de RivoliI would spend more than 1 day there, but if you're in a rush, just stick to the basics (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo,...)
In case you feel like bowling in Paris... To be honest, haven't tried it yet!
14 locals recommend
Le Bar a Pintes
111 Rue Saint-MaurIn case you feel like bowling in Paris... To be honest, haven't tried it yet!