{"id":37788,"date":"2019-09-03T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-02T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=37788&preview=true&preview_id=37788"},"modified":"2024-09-18T16:36:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T06:36:35","slug":"unusual-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/unusual-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"8 unusual adventures you didn\u2019t know you could have in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Eiffel Tower, the Moulin Rouge, the Louvre\u00a0\u2013 all Paris icons for sure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But if it\u2019s your second time visiting France’s capital<\/a> and you\u2019ve seen the touristy things, or you\u2019re a lover of all things quirky and keen for something on the more unusual side, take note: Paris is bursting with surprises to keep you exploring. Here are a few things well worth discovering:<\/p>\n

1. Visit a working vineyard<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo by OSTILL is Franck Camhi.<\/p><\/div>\n

Love wine? Silly question, sure. You don\u2019t need to travel to Bordeaux or Alsace to enjoy a French winery when there\u2019s a working one in the bohemian artsy neighbourhood of Montmartre: the Vignes du Clos Montmartre<\/em>. Located on the steep slope of Rue des Saules, this gorgeous little winery produces about 1,500 bottles of gamay and pinot noir each year. While public tours of the winery are only available at certain times of the year, visitors can stroll by anytime and enjoy the views, the local artisan shops, cafes and, of course, nearby Sacre Coeur.<\/p>\n

CHECK OUT OUR RANGE OF SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES IN AND AROUND FRANCE NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Get romantic at the I Love You wall<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo by MarinaD_37.<\/p><\/div>\n

They don\u2019t call Paris the city of love for nothing. Also near Montmartre, the I Love You Wall is over 120 metres of sheer adoration. Created by two artists as a location for lovers to meet, the wall is covered in 612 tiles and features the words \u2018I Love You\u2019 in 311 languages. Rumour has it the artists who created it, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Baron and Claire Kito, collected the phrases by knocking on the doors of embassies and asking their neighbours. You\u2019ll find the wall near Abbesses station and can visit Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n

RELATED: A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO PARIS’S BEST HIDDEN GEMS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Spin around at Point Zero<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo by BonnieBC.<\/p><\/div>\n

This geographic marker, located in the public square outside Notre Dame Cathedral, symbolises the exact centre of the city. It\u2019s also the point from which the distance of everything else in Paris is determined. The little octagonal brass plate isn\u2019t anything remarkable to look at, but the locals have a lot of interesting beliefs about this spot. From believing wishes made here are granted, to spinning on it on one foot to win your crush\u2019s heart, to sharing a kiss here to ensure life-long romance… the stories here are endless. Tokens of gratitude are often left here too; the concave marker is sometimes filled with coins and, at Christmas, the Notre Dame Christmas Tree is placed here to bring peace for the year ahead. It\u2019s worth noting however, that while post-fire repairs are being made to Notre Dame, the location may be inaccessible at times.<\/p>\n

4. Peek into Gustave Eiffel\u2019s secret spot<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"The

Photo by givaga.<\/p><\/div>\n

While the Eiffel Tower is certainly not one of Paris\u2019 lesser-known spots, the tiny little secret apartment inside could be. When the tower opened in 1889 to much acclaim, designer Gustave Eiffel revealed he\u2019d built himself a tiny apartment near the top, earning him much envy among the wealthy and elite. Located on the third level of the tower, the apartment was off-limits for years, but now visitors who\u2019ve purchased a ticket to the top can take a look inside \u2013 via a small window\u00a0\u2013 to see much of the furnishings and two mannequins representing Eiffel and his friend Thomas Edison inside.<\/p>\n

RELATED: HOW TO BUDGET LIKE A BOSS (AND SPEND LIKE A LOCAL)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

5. Take (subtle) snaps at Rue Cr\u00e9mieux<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"A

Photo by Petr Kovalenkov.<\/p><\/div>\n

It\u2019s been called Paris\u2019 most photogenic street, much to the dismay of the residents living there. This cobblestone street lined with brightly coloured houses is tucked into the 12th arrondissement<\/em> and is a popular spot for fashion shoots, particularly between Rue de Lyon and Rue de Bercy (it looks a bit like Venice\u2019s Burano, with all the colourful fa\u00e7ades and shuttered windows). You\u2019ll get some great pics here but remember that the street is residential so respect the privacy of those living there.<\/p>\n

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6. Visit the Bird Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Paris\u2019 Flower Market at Place Louis Lapine, Rue Aube is a popular spot, when the sweet smell of fresh flowers fills the air. But every Sunday, when the flower vendors take the day off, this market is transformed into the chirpiest place in the city. You\u2019ll find decorative cages, stacked on top of more ornate cages, with a huge variety of birds from pet parakeets to chickens and roosters. While taking a bird home isn\u2019t recommended, it does make for a colourful and interesting place to stroll through.<\/p>\n

7. Enjoy a spectacular rooftop sunset<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Paris

Photo by anek.soowannaphoom.<\/p><\/div>\n

While it might not be the prettiest building in Paris, the views from the bar at the top of Montparnasse Tower are unbeatable, especially at sunset. The trick, though, is to get here well before sunset, keeping in mind you\u2019ll still need to queue for a ticket (or pre-book to save time) and take the elevator ride to the roof. Order a drink or two, then kick back and watch the sun go down with 360-degree views of a spectacular city.<\/p>\n

RELATED: ARE YOU TEAM SUNRISE OR TEAM SUNSET?\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

8. Walk La Promenade Plant\u00e9e<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"An

Photo by Ilias Kouroudis.<\/p><\/div>\n

La Promenade Plant\u00e9e is a little like New York\u2019s High Line; it\u2019s a tree-lined garden walk, built on top of an old elevated railway line. A wonderful way to explore the city, the promenade takes you up and down stairs, over viaducts, and above local streets. The 4.7 kilometre walkway also passes the Viaduc des Arts, a bridge where galleries have taken up residence. Do it on a weekday, as weekends can get very busy.<\/p>\n

Visit Paris on a small group adventure through France with Intrepid. Check out our range of trips here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feature photo by\u00a0Catarina Belova.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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