A grand reopening for Notre-Dame, hailed by world leaders, a liberation for believers around the world, for lovers of heritage, and for Paris itself. What wonderful news for tourism in Paris, and what better way to explore, question, meet, and share the stories of the foreigners visiting or living in the capital of love?
With over 10 million visitors each year, nearly 50 million for this exceptional Olympics year, Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world. Could it be the « Emily in Paris » effect? Or the TikTok hype for the latest trendy coffee shop, or for the Shakespeare and Company Library, now the gathering spot for “booktokers”?
Yes, Paris is full of clichés and crowded places. But it is also a city of secrets, hidden places, and unexpected stories. Far from the Mona Lisa tote bags, the plastic shining Eiffel Towers, we invite you to go much further than these world-famous monuments, to discover Paris beyond the layers of paint, behind the artifice, off the beaten track.
For Paris is, above all, a city of history, and we will take you to some lesser-known museums and the town of Versailles, too often overshadowed by its palace, yet the cradle of French democracy.
To attract even more tourists, Paris city council aims to direct visitors to less popular districts. So how about discovering the unusual and hidden places of one of the world’s most famous capitals? Come with us on an adventure, wander through the small covered passages hidden in Parisian streets. You’ll discover the story of Taha, a Pakistani journalist and winner of the Albert-Londres Prize, who has now opened a bar that has become a refuge for citizens of the world. And you’ll even experience a marriage proposal in front of the Eiffel Tower in real-time!
As the air grows colder and the holidays approach, why not immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the Christmas markets taking over the city and let yourself be carried away by the scent of mulled wine and crepes.
Carla Plomb