So you’ve explored the main tourist sights in Paris (maybe even some of the ones highlighted here in Top 10 Paris Experiences For Your Next Solo Trip), and now you want to continue your explorations. Here’s another ten Paris hidden gems that will continue your love affair with Paris!

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#1. Cross the Seine on Solferino Bridge

If you’ve read my one-day recommended itinerary article (First time in Paris? Use this FREE single-day beginners itinerary to hit the top spots), you’ll already know about this bridge because it’ll be part of your day. Yes, it’s a bridge in a city full of bridges, but its central location and unique structure means that it’s one of the better ones to cross (also highly recommended, Pont Alexandre III which will make you feel positively fancy).

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#2: Meander Through the Tuileries Garden + Admire the Orangerie

This will be easy if you’re already by the Louvre, as exploring the Tuileries gardens will take you from one end towards the Place de la Concorde (another sight on this list) at the other. Near the Seine, though, is the Orangerie — an art museum that has one of Monet’s waterlilies displays.

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#3: Ascend Montparnasse

There’s no lack of structures to climb in Paris – the trick is going high up the one that’s the ugliest so you get a view of the pretty ones (the same logic applies in New York — you should go up Rockefeller to get the views of One World Center and Empire State Building). By ascending Montparnasse, you gain a view of the city and a fairly open one, at that. There’s little mesh to obscure your view, and it gives you an appreciation for Paris’ layout and the amazing landmarks you’ll be visiting.

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#4: Place de la Concorde

If you twisted my arm and asked me to name my favourite place in Paris, it would be here. True, it’s just a plaza, but there’s something about being in the Place de la Concorde with the Champs d’Elysee one way, the Tuileries the other, and La Madeleine down a nearby road that makes you feel like you’re smack in the centre of it all. Add in the obelisk (an ancient Egyptian marvel that once stood outside the entrance to the Luxor Temple) and the fountains, and it really just makes you feel like you’re right in the middle of all of it.

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#5: Sainte-Chapelle

Located on Île-de-France and near Notre Dame, you’ll find the stunning Sainte-Chapelle church. While it may look ordinary from the outside, going inside on a sunny day will have you marvelling at the gorgeous stained glass windows, with the pièce de résistance being the rose window at the back of the church. You’ll find yourself looking through rose-tinted glasses simply because of the hues that filter into the church.

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#6: Montmartre Basilica

Most people head to Montmartre to see a burlesque or a Moulin Rouge, but Sacré Coeur Basilica that rises above the city is a fantastic prelude to the entertainment (along with a delicious meal in the town square). You can visit the Basilica, see the crypt, and climb the dome to get amazing city views from a location that you’ll be able to spot from most places in Paris.

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#7: Cemeteries (Montmartre + Pere Lachaise)

It might be a bit morbid, but Paris has two cemeteries that are steeped with history, gorgeous tree-lined avenues, and animal companions. Both have their share of famous grave-sites with Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison (and more!). While Oscar Wilde’s grave is be-kissed, it’s now behind glass that won’t allow you to pucker up, but it’s still a sight to see — not to mention that the tree-lined avenues are a treat. At the Montmartre Cemetary, the highlight (in my opinion) is the grave of Adolphe Sax — a seemingly unkillable man.

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#8: Meet the Medieval at Musée de Cluny

It’s no surprise that Paris is home to dozens of impressive museums, which means that they’re able to get niche in terms of the eras and the subject matter they represent. The Musée de Cluny is tucked away and less trafficked than many others, but you’ll see incredible tapestries, stained glass, and medieval weaponry.

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#9: Pantheon

Here, you’ll find science, art, and architecture under one stunning roof. Whether you want to climb the dome, see the pendulum, or visit the graves of notable citizens (including Alexandre Dumas, Voltaire, Marie Curie, and more), the Pantheon is an incredible spot to visit and marvel at history, right in the centre of Paris.

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#10: Château de Vincennes

If you take Line 1 all the way to the end, you’ll arrive at the Château de Vincennes stop. Once you emerge from the metro, you’ll be met with a towering infrastructure, intact at just the outskirt of Paris. It used to be a royal residence and a fortress, and a prison. There are plenty of artifacts, or you can simply marvel at the grandiose nature it presents.

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Does this list cover the entire breadth of what Paris has to offer? Absolutely not. I could write another five articles on the topic (and just might), but if you’re looking to pad your visit with some more unique locations or things off the beaten path, check out some of these stops and have an unforgettable time! Don’t forget to get your Paris Museum Pass to keep your costs low!

What are some of your favourite Paris hidden gems?

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