Not many visitors to Paris venture beyond central Paris, the first eight arrondissements, except perhaps to see the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre. But locals know that the 19th arrondissement in the northeast corner of the city is home to one of Paris's most...
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Favorite Places: Jardin du Palais Royal
The Jardin du Palais Royal (Garden of the Royal Palace) is located in the heart of Paris, in the 1st arrondissement just north of the Louvre, and yet it is hidden from passer-byes unaware that this little oasis of greenery and flowers, fountains and quietude, is...
Favorite Places: Galerie Vivienne
Of the numerous shopping arcades throughout Paris, Galerie Vivienne in the 2nd arrondissement is still my favorite. Tucked between the rue des Petits Champs and rue Vivienne, just north of the Jardin du Palais Royal, this arcade is a gem for shoppers, foodies,...