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Secret Instagrammable Paris : Spots Only Locals Know

Embark on a journey through the lesser-known, enchanting locales that Paris hides away from the typical tourist trail. This exclusive collection captures the essence of the city's secret corners, offering an insider's guide to some of the most picturesque and Instagram-worthy spots. From quiet, cobbled alleyways to hidden gardens and undiscovered viewpoints, each point of interest presents a unique opportunity to discover the true charm of Parisian life and create stunning visual memories.

Rue Saint-Rustique
Rue Saint-Rustique

Paris, France

One of the oldest streets in Montmartre, still preserving its historic charm.

Cour du Commerce Saint-André
Cour du Commerce Saint-André

Paris, France

An old cobblestone passage with quaint shops and rich history.

Rue Cremieux
Rue Cremieux

Paris, France

A colorful, pedestrian-only street lined with charming houses.

Piscine Molitor
Piscine Molitor

Paris, France

Iconic swimming pool in Paris, renowned for its Art Deco design and historical significance as the birthplace of the modern bikini. A luxurious oasis in the city.

Le Consulat
Le Consulat

Paris, France

Historic and cozy café tucked in a scenic Montmartre corner.

Les Deux Plateaux
Les Deux Plateaux

Paris, France

Art installation known as Colonnes de Buren, an unusual geometric pattern of striped columns.

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

Paris, France

A beautiful park with rugged cliffs, waterfalls, and a temple offering panoramic views.

La Campagne à Paris
La Campagne à Paris

Paris, France

Quaint area with small houses and gardens reminiscent of countryside charm.

Jardin Alpin
Jardin Alpin

Paris, France

A secret garden within Jardin des Plantes featuring alpine plants and quiet paths.

Pigalle Basketball
Pigalle Basketball

A hidden colorful Basketball playground hidden in a secret courtyard in Paris.

Passage Lhomme
Passage Lhomme

Paris, France

Secluded passage in the 11th arrondissement with charming ambiance.

Galerie Vivienne
Galerie Vivienne

Paris, France

Exquisite covered passage with a glass roof and mosaic floors, hosting chic boutiques.

Petite Ceinture
Petite Ceinture

Paris, France

Abandoned railway encircling Paris, now a secret walking path through nature.

L’Institut du Monde Arabe Terrace
L’Institut du Monde Arabe Terrace

Paris, France

Terrace on top of the institute offering spectacular views of Notre-Dame and the Seine.

Musée Albert-Kahn
Musée Albert-Kahn

Paris, France

A beautiful museum with gardens that showcase various ecological settings from around the world.

Rue des Thermopyles
Rue des Thermopyles

Paris, France

Leafy street with ivy-clad houses gives a village-like feel within the city.

La Cour de l’Industrie
La Cour de l’Industrie

Paris, France

A hidden courtyard featuring a cluster of artists' studios and workshops.

Cité Florale
Cité Florale

Paris, France

A charming micro-neighborhood with floral streets and picturesque houses.

Hôtel de Sens Garden
Hôtel de Sens Garden

Paris, France

Tranquil medieval garden behind the Hôtel de Sens, ideal for a quiet break.

Passage des Panoramas
Passage des Panoramas

Paris, France

Oldest covered passage in Paris, known for its stamp shops and philatelic boutiques.

Villa Léandre
Villa Léandre

Paris, France

Charming London-style residential lane located in Montmartre.

La Maison Rose
La Maison Rose

Paris, France

Quaint pink-painted restaurant that once served as a hangout for artists like Picasso.

Le Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen
Le Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen

Paris, France

World-famous flea market offering antiques and vintage finds outside central Paris.

L'Atelier des Lumières
L'Atelier des Lumières

Paris, France

An immersive art venue in an old foundry, using digital projections to bring famous artworks to life.

Cimetière des Chiens
Cimetière des Chiens

Paris, France

World's first public pet cemetery located in the northwest suburbs, home to various animal graves with heartfelt epitaphs.

La Maison de Serge Gainsbourg
La Maison de Serge Gainsbourg

Paris, France

The former residence of the famous French singer, recognizable by its graffiti-covered facade.

Le Clos Montmartre
Le Clos Montmartre

Paris, France

The only remaining vineyard in Paris, producing local wine amidst Montmartre’s iconic neighborhood.

Rue des Barres
Rue des Barres

Paris, France

A charming medieval street in the Marais with a view of the Gothic church Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais.

La Bicyclette Ensevelie
La Bicyclette Ensevelie

Paris, France

Quirky outdoor sculpture of a giant buried bicycle in Parc de la Villette.

Le Mur des Je t'aime
Le Mur des Je t'aime

Paris, France

Wall featuring 'I love you' inscribed in over 250 languages, nestled in Montmartre's Jehan Rictus garden square.

Musée Carnavalet Garden
Musée Carnavalet Garden

Paris, France

A quiet, ornate garden found within the historical museum dedicated to the history of Paris.

The Wall of Peace
The Wall of Peace

Paris, France

A contemporary monument displaying the word 'peace' in 32 languages, located on Champ de Mars.

Rue Saint-Rustique One of the oldest streets in Montmartre, still preserving its historic charm.

Rue Saint-Rustique
Rue Saint-Rustique One of the oldest streets in Montmartre, still preserving its historic charm.
Cour du Commerce Saint-André An old cobblestone passage with quaint shops and rich history.

Cour du Commerce Saint-André
Cour du Commerce Saint-André An old cobblestone passage with quaint shops and rich history.
Rue Cremieux A colorful, pedestrian-only street lined with charming houses.

Rue Cremieux
Rue Cremieux A colorful, pedestrian-only street lined with charming houses.
Piscine Molitor Iconic swimming pool in Paris, renowned for its Art Deco design and historical significance as the birthplace of the modern bikini. A luxurious oasis in the city.

Piscine Molitor
Piscine Molitor Iconic swimming pool in Paris, renowned for its Art Deco design and historical significance as the birthplace of the modern bikini. A luxurious oasis in the city.
Le Consulat Historic and cozy café tucked in a scenic Montmartre corner.

Le Consulat
Le Consulat Historic and cozy café tucked in a scenic Montmartre corner.
Les Deux Plateaux Art installation known as Colonnes de Buren, an unusual geometric pattern of striped columns.

Les Deux Plateaux
Les Deux Plateaux Art installation known as Colonnes de Buren, an unusual geometric pattern of striped columns.
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont A beautiful park with rugged cliffs, waterfalls, and a temple offering panoramic views.

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont A beautiful park with rugged cliffs, waterfalls, and a temple offering panoramic views.
La Campagne à Paris Quaint area with small houses and gardens reminiscent of countryside charm.

La Campagne à Paris
La Campagne à Paris Quaint area with small houses and gardens reminiscent of countryside charm.
Jardin Alpin A secret garden within Jardin des Plantes featuring alpine plants and quiet paths.

Jardin Alpin
Jardin Alpin A secret garden within Jardin des Plantes featuring alpine plants and quiet paths.
Pigalle Basketball A hidden colorful Basketball playground hidden in a secret courtyard in Paris.

Pigalle Basketball
Pigalle Basketball A hidden colorful Basketball playground hidden in a secret courtyard in Paris.
Passage Lhomme Secluded passage in the 11th arrondissement with charming ambiance.

Passage Lhomme
Passage Lhomme Secluded passage in the 11th arrondissement with charming ambiance.
Galerie Vivienne Exquisite covered passage with a glass roof and mosaic floors, hosting chic boutiques.

Galerie Vivienne
Galerie Vivienne Exquisite covered passage with a glass roof and mosaic floors, hosting chic boutiques.
Petite Ceinture Abandoned railway encircling Paris, now a secret walking path through nature.

Petite Ceinture
Petite Ceinture Abandoned railway encircling Paris, now a secret walking path through nature.
L’Institut du Monde Arabe Terrace Terrace on top of the institute offering spectacular views of Notre-Dame and the Seine.

L’Institut du Monde Arabe Terrace
L’Institut du Monde Arabe Terrace Terrace on top of the institute offering spectacular views of Notre-Dame and the Seine.
Musée Albert-Kahn A beautiful museum with gardens that showcase various ecological settings from around the world.

Musée Albert-Kahn
Musée Albert-Kahn A beautiful museum with gardens that showcase various ecological settings from around the world.
Rue des Thermopyles Leafy street with ivy-clad houses gives a village-like feel within the city.

Rue des Thermopyles
Rue des Thermopyles Leafy street with ivy-clad houses gives a village-like feel within the city.
La Cour de l’Industrie A hidden courtyard featuring a cluster of artists' studios and workshops.

La Cour de l’Industrie
La Cour de l’Industrie A hidden courtyard featuring a cluster of artists' studios and workshops.
Cité Florale A charming micro-neighborhood with floral streets and picturesque houses.

Cité Florale
Cité Florale A charming micro-neighborhood with floral streets and picturesque houses.
Hôtel de Sens Garden Tranquil medieval garden behind the Hôtel de Sens, ideal for a quiet break.

Hôtel de Sens Garden
Hôtel de Sens Garden Tranquil medieval garden behind the Hôtel de Sens, ideal for a quiet break.
Passage des Panoramas Oldest covered passage in Paris, known for its stamp shops and philatelic boutiques.

Passage des Panoramas
Passage des Panoramas Oldest covered passage in Paris, known for its stamp shops and philatelic boutiques.
Villa Léandre Charming London-style residential lane located in Montmartre.

Villa Léandre
Villa Léandre Charming London-style residential lane located in Montmartre.
La Maison Rose Quaint pink-painted restaurant that once served as a hangout for artists like Picasso.

La Maison Rose
La Maison Rose Quaint pink-painted restaurant that once served as a hangout for artists like Picasso.
Le Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen World-famous flea market offering antiques and vintage finds outside central Paris.

Le Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen
Le Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen World-famous flea market offering antiques and vintage finds outside central Paris.
L'Atelier des Lumières An immersive art venue in an old foundry, using digital projections to bring famous artworks to life.

L'Atelier des Lumières
L'Atelier des Lumières An immersive art venue in an old foundry, using digital projections to bring famous artworks to life.
Cimetière des Chiens World's first public pet cemetery located in the northwest suburbs, home to various animal graves with heartfelt epitaphs.

Cimetière des Chiens
Cimetière des Chiens World's first public pet cemetery located in the northwest suburbs, home to various animal graves with heartfelt epitaphs.
La Maison de Serge Gainsbourg The former residence of the famous French singer, recognizable by its graffiti-covered facade.

La Maison de Serge Gainsbourg
La Maison de Serge Gainsbourg The former residence of the famous French singer, recognizable by its graffiti-covered facade.
Le Clos Montmartre The only remaining vineyard in Paris, producing local wine amidst Montmartre’s iconic neighborhood.

Le Clos Montmartre
Le Clos Montmartre The only remaining vineyard in Paris, producing local wine amidst Montmartre’s iconic neighborhood.
Rue des Barres A charming medieval street in the Marais with a view of the Gothic church Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais.

Rue des Barres
Rue des Barres A charming medieval street in the Marais with a view of the Gothic church Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais.
La Bicyclette Ensevelie Quirky outdoor sculpture of a giant buried bicycle in Parc de la Villette.

La Bicyclette Ensevelie
La Bicyclette Ensevelie Quirky outdoor sculpture of a giant buried bicycle in Parc de la Villette.
Le Mur des Je t'aime Wall featuring 'I love you' inscribed in over 250 languages, nestled in Montmartre's Jehan Rictus garden square.

Le Mur des Je t'aime
Le Mur des Je t'aime Wall featuring 'I love you' inscribed in over 250 languages, nestled in Montmartre's Jehan Rictus garden square.
Musée Carnavalet Garden A quiet, ornate garden found within the historical museum dedicated to the history of Paris.

Musée Carnavalet Garden
Musée Carnavalet Garden A quiet, ornate garden found within the historical museum dedicated to the history of Paris.
The Wall of Peace A contemporary monument displaying the word 'peace' in 32 languages, located on Champ de Mars.

The Wall of Peace
The Wall of Peace A contemporary monument displaying the word 'peace' in 32 languages, located on Champ de Mars.