Paris Without Tourists: 5 Hidden Spots Only Locals Know
July in Paris is peak tourist seasonโbut that doesnโt mean you have to follow the crowds. While visitors queue for the Eiffel Tower, locals escape to peaceful, lesser-known corners of the city. Whether you’re in coliving or just craving authenticity, here are 5 local secret spots to enjoy Paris like a true Parisian.
Butte Bergeyre โ 19th arrondissement
Concept: A tiny hilltop neighborhood with a vineyard, a shared garden, and panoramic views of Montmartreโpeaceful and picture-perfect.
Access: Metro Colonel Fabien or Buttes-Chaumont, walk up via Rue Georges Lardennois
Hours: Open all day
Why locals love it: No signs, no crowds, just quiet views.
Coliving tip: Head there at sunset for a rooftop-style picnic with your housemates.
Southern Green Belt โ Petite Ceinture (14th arrondissement)
Concept: An old railway line turned into a wild green pathโquieter and more untouched than the famous Promenade Plantรฉe.
Access: Metro Porte de Vanves or Plaisance
Hours: 8:00 AMโ8:00 PM
Why locals love it: No tourists, just runners, creatives, and peace.
Coliving tip: Great for an early morning walk or quiet yoga with roommates.
La Citรฉ Florale โ 13th arrondissement
Concept: A tiny neighborhood of flower-covered houses and cobbled streetsโlike a village inside the city.
Access: Metro Corvisart or Maison Blanche
Hours: Daytime only (residential area)
Why locals love it: So charming, and still undiscovered.
Coliving tip: Perfect for a Sunday slow stroll and analog photo session.
Parc de Bagatelle โ 16th arrondissement
Concept: A stunning English-style garden inside the Bois de Boulogne. Peacocks, roses, grottosโand very few people.
Access: RER C or Bus 244 (โBagatelle-Prรฉ Catelanโ)
Hours: 9:30 AMโ8:00 PM
Why locals love it: A peaceful escape for โฌ1.50.
Coliving tip: Bring sketchbooks or journals for a โcreative nature day.โ
Square des Peupliers โ 13th arrondissement
Concept: A hidden, flower-lined dead-end street that feels like a time capsule.
Access: Metro Maison Blanche
Hours: Open during the day
Why locals love it: No signs, no noise, total calm.
Coliving tip: Pair with a walk through Butte-aux-Cailles for a local urban photo hunt.
