Getting off the beaten path in Paris
Most tourists visiting Paris make a beeline for the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, but if you want to feel like a local, there are countless other places to go. Here are a three of my favorite spots. Canal Saint-Martin You may have strolled along the Seine River, but have you explored the Canal Saint Martin? Here, you’ll find people sitting along the banks of the canal strumming guitars, drinking wine, and picnicking. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants to check out right off of the canal. La Coulée Verte (La Promenade Plantée) This is a former railroad line that has been transformed into a peaceful greenway. This 2.8 mile/4.5 km pedestrian route starts at the Opéra Bastille (Bastille opera house) and ends at the Bois de Vincennes, Paris’s largest park. You’ll walk on footbridges, traverse tunnels, and pass under arcades covered in greenery. Bois de Boulogne The Bois de Boulogne is a large public park in western Paris that once served as a hunting ground for ...