Paris is world-famous for its iconic monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Montmartre. But beyond the tourist clichés, the French capital is full of unusual and little-known places that escape the crowds.
If you want to get off the beaten track and discover a more intimate Paris, this article is for you. We reveal 5 secret places, far from the tourist hustle and bustle. Get ready to explore an unsuspected Paris!
The Hôtel Gaillard
A veritable little castle in Paris, this private mansion was built by banker Emile Gaillard at the end of the 19th century. Today it houses the Cité de l’Economie.
1 place du Général Catroux
Tuesday to Sunday 2pm to 6pm, Saturdays until 7pm
€12, €9 for 18-25 year olds
Saint Patrick’s Chapel
The Institut Culturel Irlandais offers free access to Saint Patrick’s Chapel, an exceptionally beautiful chapel. Here’s a little game: try to find the shamrock hidden in the chapel’s decoration!
LEARN MORE: The Irish Cultural Center, Ireland in the heart of Paris
5 rue des Irlandais
Weekday afternoons
Free admission
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The Cité Napoléon
A former workers’ housing estate built in the mid-19th century to address the shortage of housing for the working class, this atypical site is a must-see.
TO FIND OUT MORE: The Cité Napoléon, history of a working-class housing estate in Paris
60 rue Marguerite de Rochechouart
The Chapelle Expiatoire
Built on the initiative of Louis XVIII, the Chapelle Expiatoire pays tribute to Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette in place of the former Madeleine cemetery, where their bodies were laid to rest after they were guillotined.
LEARN MORE: The history of the Chapelle Expiatoire
29 rue Pasquier
April to September: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6.30pm
October to March: Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5pm
€7, free for under-26s
Bagatelle Park
Located on the Bois de Boulogne side, the Parc de Bagatelle is a little paradise of greenery and flowers. You’ll also see the Château de Bagatelle, built in just 64 days following a bet between Marie-Antoinette and the Comte d’Artois.
TO FIND OUT MORE: History of the Château de Bagatelle
42 route de Sèvres à Neuilly
€2.6, €1.5 for under-26s
Which ones have you already visited?
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