The Best Bars & Cafés with Wi-Fi in Paris

Looking for hidden gems in Paris that only locals know? These are our favorite off-the-beaten-path places in the French capital, including the museums, restaurants, bars, gardens, and city streets that only locals know but curious visitors deserve to discover.

The French capital may not be on the seaside, but between the River Seine and the many canals you’re never far from water. From the best spots for an apéro along the riverbanks to the best Seine River cruises, here are our favorite things to do on the water in Paris.

France’s capital may have a reputation for being expensive, but there are a (perhaps) surprising number of free things to do in Paris. We’re sharing all of our local favorites for getting the most out of the City of Light without opening your wallet, from the best free museums in Paris and top art galleries to must-see city streets and beautiful parks or gardens.

Looking for hidden gems in Paris that only locals know? These are our favorite off-the-beaten-path places in the French capital, including the museums, restaurants, bars, gardens, and city streets that only locals know but curious visitors deserve to discover.

Ah, the rooftops of Paris. It doesn’t get much more iconic – or dreamy – than this. Perched high above the city streets, these spots offer great views of the Paris skyline and, bien sûr, an up-close look at the French capital’s unique zinc roofs.

There’s little better in Parisian life than the culture of being ‘en terrasse’ – the art of sitting on a bar or café’s patio for hours, rain or shine. And for those chilly months, many places even offer blankets and heaters so the patrons can still enjoy the terrace, even in winter!