Sightseeing
Nice view of La Défense, Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower.
Small but calm with a few places to picnic, children games, farm animals during summer, basketball and skate yards
18 locals recommend
Parc Henri Barbusse
73 Voie de la Déportation Nice view of La Défense, Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower.
Small but calm with a few places to picnic, children games, farm animals during summer, basketball and skate yards
Book a table online then go up until floor 64 or so (entrance from metro exit Bienvenue or Gare Montparnasse).
Breathtaking view of Paris from this luxury restaurant however you could just order one drink (around 7€) and request a table near the window, then just enjoy.
I prefer this than going up at Eiffel Tower, it's less cold / more cozy and specially no long queue if you booked for a precise hour
104 locals recommend
Le Ciel de Paris Restaurant
Avenue du MaineBook a table online then go up until floor 64 or so (entrance from metro exit Bienvenue or Gare Montparnasse).
Breathtaking view of Paris from this luxury restaurant however you could just order one drink (around 7€) and request a table near the window, then just enjoy.
I prefer this than going up at Eiffel Tower, it's less cold / more cozy and specially no long queue if you booked for a precise hour
Parks & Nature
Perfect for sport with a 400m Athletism lane, Football, Basketball and tennis yards, County's Swimming pool, Nature, Ducks
At only 200m from the apartment.
It closes at 9pm from April to August and at 7h30pm from September to Mars
26 locals recommend
Frederic Pic Park
2 Rue FalretPerfect for sport with a 400m Athletism lane, Football, Basketball and tennis yards, County's Swimming pool, Nature, Ducks
At only 200m from the apartment.
It closes at 9pm from April to August and at 7h30pm from September to Mars
Beautiful and unique park in the middle of Saint Germain Island in Issy les Moulineaux. Come for jogging, picnic or just watch the ponies in the children area.
There's a west entrance by crossing the bridge in front of Les Moulineaux Mall (Tramway 2 Les Moulineaux Station), which is very nice during the evening even if not that touristy, and another from Boulogne's bridge right next to Canal Plus TV building (Tramway 2 Issy Val de Seine Station), and a hidden south one in the middle (access by Tramway 2 Jacques L'Hartigue station)
A dog dedicated area is available near the west entrance
127 locals recommend
Parc de l'île Saint-Germain
170 Quai de StalingradBeautiful and unique park in the middle of Saint Germain Island in Issy les Moulineaux. Come for jogging, picnic or just watch the ponies in the children area.
There's a west entrance by crossing the bridge in front of Les Moulineaux Mall (Tramway 2 Les Moulineaux Station), which is very nice during the evening even if not that touristy, and another from Boulogne's bridge right next to Canal Plus TV building (Tramway 2 Issy Val de Seine Station), and a hidden south one in the middle (access by Tramway 2 Jacques L'Hartigue station)
A dog dedicated area is available near the west entrance
Arts & Culture
Most important history museum of Paris, at only 20min from the apartment with RER N + C (change at Viroflay Rive Gauche)
Book your tickets online to avoid a 1h queue, and come before 9am or after noon to avoid 30min entrance queue.
Paying the entrance to the Gardens is only worth from April to August period otherwise not much to see for the price.
849 locals recommend
Château de Versailles
Most important history museum of Paris, at only 20min from the apartment with RER N + C (change at Viroflay Rive Gauche)
Book your tickets online to avoid a 1h queue, and come before 9am or after noon to avoid 30min entrance queue.
Paying the entrance to the Gardens is only worth from April to August period otherwise not much to see for the price.
Free museum worth to pay a visit even if it's just to try a few fragrances.
Visits close at 5pm (boutique at 6pm
9 locals recommend
Fragonard Perfumery
39 Bd des CapucinesFree museum worth to pay a visit even if it's just to try a few fragrances.
Visits close at 5pm (boutique at 6pm
Shopping
One of the best quality / price rate store, specially for seasonal groceries and not refrigerated food, drinks and snacks. A lot and increasing selection of raisonably priced Organic (Bio) products, like pastas, sauces, almond milk, fruits and vegetables.
A large selection of locally baked bread.
The payment cashier queues might be slow though, come with at least 15min available.
Closes by 8h45 pm
36 locals recommend
Lidl
149 Rue Auguste RenoirOne of the best quality / price rate store, specially for seasonal groceries and not refrigerated food, drinks and snacks. A lot and increasing selection of raisonably priced Organic (Bio) products, like pastas, sauces, almond milk, fruits and vegetables.
A large selection of locally baked bread.
The payment cashier queues might be slow though, come with at least 15min available.
Closes by 8h45 pm
Good quality and often raisonnably priced fruits and vegetables.
Small store but perfect for fast shopping of few missing items (use the self service cashiers)
28 locals recommend
Intermarché Express
2 Carr de l'InsurrectionGood quality and often raisonnably priced fruits and vegetables.
Small store but perfect for fast shopping of few missing items (use the self service cashiers)
Ok for occasional shopping with enoug brands diversity.
There's often a good deal on at least three different products (or size presentation) per week.
326 locals recommend
Market
63 Blvd Marguerite de RochechouartOk for occasional shopping with enoug brands diversity.
There's often a good deal on at least three different products (or size presentation) per week.
Large supermarket with a lot product variety and regular offers on large size product packs. Few good deals for Kitchen equipment and luggage over the year.
Take bus 323 at Station Rond Point Henri Barbusse to Châtillon
Closes by 10pm
14 locals recommend
Auchan SUPERMARCHE CHATILLON
160 Av. de ParisLarge supermarket with a lot product variety and regular offers on large size product packs. Few good deals for Kitchen equipment and luggage over the year.
Take bus 323 at Station Rond Point Henri Barbusse to Châtillon
Closes by 10pm
Food Scene
Impressive Thai restaurant, noodles are made from scratch before your eyes.
Reasonable prices for very tasty and large meals.
I usually order spicy noodle soup and beef + fried tofu, the best.
Duck is not as good as you would expect however.
Always busy place so come early to catch a table however you can always order for take away and enjoy your meal at Place des Halles in front of Saint Eustache church just across the street.
69 locals recommend
Les Pâtes Vivantes
3 Rue de TurbigoImpressive Thai restaurant, noodles are made from scratch before your eyes.
Reasonable prices for very tasty and large meals.
I usually order spicy noodle soup and beef + fried tofu, the best.
Duck is not as good as you would expect however.
Always busy place so come early to catch a table however you can always order for take away and enjoy your meal at Place des Halles in front of Saint Eustache church just across the street.
Typical old style Parisien bakery in the old Moulin Rouge neighborhood on your way to Sacré Cœur's basilique funicular, with quite good pâtisserie creations. Some desserts are expensive and some other not much, I recommend to try cacao / orange / figue / walnut bread, croissants aux amandes.
131 locals recommend
Pain Pain
59 Rue des MartyrsTypical old style Parisien bakery in the old Moulin Rouge neighborhood on your way to Sacré Cœur's basilique funicular, with quite good pâtisserie creations. Some desserts are expensive and some other not much, I recommend to try cacao / orange / figue / walnut bread, croissants aux amandes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of nice bars open until 1am with the typical Paris atmosphere and nice old town streets.
Prices are average
348 locals recommend
Latin Quarter
22 Bd Saint-MichelLots of nice bars open until 1am with the typical Paris atmosphere and nice old town streets.
Prices are average
République
Nice and not average expensive bars and night clubs until late 4am
Nice and average expensive bars and night clubs until late 4am
Very busy and noisy neighborhood but excellent for exotic partying places and international music ambiances
1212 locals recommend
Bastille station
Nice and average expensive bars and night clubs until late 4am
Very busy and noisy neighborhood but excellent for exotic partying places and international music ambiances
Entertainment & Activities
No time to visit Paris main monuments or have not seen enough?
Try a Virtual Reality flying experience over Paris around the most popular monuments. This is actually a sequentially simulation of a jet pack that you can't control however for a first time the (real captured by drone) views are worth the try. Find discount tickets on Groupon's website
Last "flight" admission : 17h
FlyView® Paris
30 Rue du 4 septembreNo time to visit Paris main monuments or have not seen enough?
Try a Virtual Reality flying experience over Paris around the most popular monuments. This is actually a sequentially simulation of a jet pack that you can't control however for a first time the (real captured by drone) views are worth the try. Find discount tickets on Groupon's website
Last "flight" admission : 17h
Lots of activities available at La Cité des Sciences : The Dôme for a 3D animated universe exploring experience, The Philarmonique Orchestra and lots of other scientific and artistic expositions around the canal.
1305 locals recommend
La Villette
211 Av. Jean JaurèsLots of activities available at La Cité des Sciences : The Dôme for a 3D animated universe exploring experience, The Philarmonique Orchestra and lots of other scientific and artistic expositions around the canal.