Paris Hidden Gems

While millions of tourists visit the Eiffel Tower and Louvre each year, Paris hides countless secret spots, lesser-known museums, charming squares, quirky shops, beautiful gardens, and local favorites that most visitors never discover. As a local who’s spent years exploring every corner of Paris – from obvious tourist areas to residential neighborhoods rarely mentioned in guidebooks – I love sharing these hidden gems.

This category reveals Paris’s secret side: covered passages tucked between buildings, small museums with incredible collections, neighborhood squares perfect for picnics, hidden gardens locals cherish, unusual monuments and street art, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, secret viewpoints, bookshops and boutiques worth seeking out, and quiet corners where you can escape the tourist crowds.

These Paris hidden gems are genuinely special spots that enhance your experience when you know where to find them. Discover the Paris that locals know.