We set off on a journey to the city of love. Apart from the fact that the city is filled with tourist attractions all over, the beauty is manifested in nearly all other areas of the city. Paris on its own is known as one of the leading tourist destinations in Europe. This is thanks to the major attractions in the city which usually draw in millions of visitors every year. The most popular monument; the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Centre Pompidou, the Cites des Sciences at de l’Industrie ; the science museum , and the Musee d’Orsay add to the pomp and flair that the great city of Paris has. In truth, these great attractions of Paris have a lot to offer, but Paris has a lot more to offer, no not just Disneyland either.
- non-tourist attractions in ParisStuck in Customs / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA
The spirit and the life of Paris is manifest in locations where we least expect, but just taking time to visit these non-tourist attractions in Paris will certainly leave you with a lot of valuable memories. This brings us to the question; where can you find non-tourist attractions in Paris? If you are looking to get a taste of the true heart of Paris, then the Marche Saint-Denis is one market that you just need to visit. It is truly an ethnic market which offers international foods, African spices and Caribbean favourites.
Paris is also a buzz with activities during the night time and this is where a visit to Rue Oberkampf will be quite a great experience. The narrow streets of the town which are usually filled with bars and cafes are just breath taking.
Another lesser known attraction that sure stands out in Paris is the Clown Bar Restaurant. The circus themed restaurant offers you with the best when it comes to French cuisine. Thanks to the affordable nature of the dishes, enjoying the meals will not be a problem.
It is then that you should engage in the French Tradition of cheese and wine. At the Gemis, you will be offered with a selection of wines and as an accompaniment are fifty different types of cheese.
The last site on the list that you really need to visit while on your holiday in Paris is none other than the circus; Cirque d’hiver Bouglione. Family holidays in France are not complete without a trip to circus where you will get to witness some of the world best acts in the circus industry.
The circus is the best place to get to enjoy quality time with your family.
It is with the above lesser known attractions of Paris that you can be sure to get a taste of the true spirit of Paris; joie de vivre!
Post written by Catherine Johnson founder of familycampingreviews.com
