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5 More Hidden Gems in Paris

Hidden in plain sight, anyway

William Sidnam
5 min readSep 1, 2022
Jardin des Tuileries (Photo by William Sidnam)

Paris is nothing if not walkable. It’s a big city where walking is not only encouraged, but genuinely enjoyable. Not only are the streets of Paris designed with pedestrians in mind, but there are so many sights and sounds in every direction that you can hardly ever grow sick of it.

In other words, it’s the perfect for making discoveries. Of course, while the city boasts plenty of tourist attractions, there are lots of other hidden gems that add depth to your experience of it. Without further ado, here are five lesser known places to visit in Paris:

The Jardin des Tuileries ferris wheel

Paris as seen from the ferris wheel (Photo by William Sidnam)

Every summer, the Jardin des Tuileries hosts an amusement park with classic rides, games and food stalls. The most interesting ride? It’s arguably the ferris wheel — a tall white observation wheel towering above the park.

When you ride it, you can catch breathtaking views of the city that rival those of the Eiffel Tower. In fact, I’d argue that since the ferris wheel is more centrally located than Paris’ most famous landmark, the views are even more interesting. Look to…

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William Sidnam
William Sidnam

Written by William Sidnam

New Zealand creative based in Paris. Advertising copywriter & photographer with 3 Medium Staff Picks. Documenting metro posters at www.instagram.com/metrotears/

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