The lesser known gems of Paris

Many people think of sites such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysees and the Notre Dame when thinking about Paris and what it has to offer. One cannot really blame them either, with these sites and a select other few the ones to most prominently appear on postcards and travel brochures.

Whilst each of the aforementioned sites are a beauties to behold, there is a lot more to Paris than the obvious tourist attractions.

Here are deVere France’s top three lesser known gems found in Paris:

The Bercy district - The district of Bercy in the 12th arrondissement has been one of the biggest urban projects in Paris over the last three decades. What was once a neglected, industrial wasteland is today's Bercy Village; a paved, pedestrianized street of restaurants and shops which is so far removed in its design from the rest of Paris, it is like being in a little holiday complex (within a city).

Palais de la Porte Dorée - The palace is on the outskirts of Paris' 12th arrondissement, at the edge of the Bois de Vincennes. It has a striking art déco design, with sculpted wildlife carved into the exterior walls. It was constructed initially in 1931 for the Paris Colonial Exposition and has since housed a series of ethnological museums. Inside, both the Musée de l'histoire de l'immigration (museum of the history of immigration) and the Tropical Aquarium can be found.

The Carreau du Temple - Originally built in 1863, this former market underwent a transformation in the spring of 2014. The project sought to restore and preserve the architecture that defined Paris in the nineteenth century as well as provide a free space for the community to access cultural facilities.
Today, the magnificent, glass building houses art exhibitions, music events, dance workshops and screening rooms.

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