The article explores the enduring allure of Paris, particularly for residents who continue to uncover hidden gems within the city's vast arrondissements. Focusing on local experiences, it emphasizes the contrast between popular tourist spots and authentic neighborhood gems, like the restaurant Plume. After consulting travel experts and culinary leaders, the author provides a curated list of lesser-known places that reflect true Parisian culture, offering readers an intimate connection to the city, free from the throngs of tourists.
âPlume, behind Le Bon Marché and the Balenciaga offices, is a rare Paris spot that feels like a true neighborhood secretâuntil you realize everyone who lives and works nearby has it firmly in their regular rotation,â says Pamela Shein Murphy, lead travel designer at Wandrist Travel.
âTikTok has popularized certain places, ones that were previously my local haunts and now are too packed to get a seat,â reflecting the shift in local's access to favorite spots.
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