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The best places to spend an ideal day in Montmartre

We have concocted a tailor-made day for you to enjoy the famous district of Montmartre and discover its most select addresses. Between pastries, religious visits and restaurants, we have a lot of things for you to (re)discover! So follow the guide! 10 am: Breakfast at the Pâtisserie Gilles Marchal After being elected pastry chef in 2004 and awarded a medal by the city of Paris in 2008, Gilles Marshall settled down a few steps from the Sacré Cœur. This passionate about taste will make you discover an original and quality pastry. Discover light madeleines, pies and delicious pastries, made daily by expert hands. A bakery that will delight the taste buds of the most gourmet. You will surely come across celebrities living in the neighborhood who are particularly fond of this gourmet bakery and its sweets. Pâtisserie Gilles Marshall – 9 Rue Ravignan, 75018 Paris 11 am: Cultural visit to the heart of historic Montmartre For art and history enthusiasts, Paris Select offers a visit to the Montmartre museum. This quiet and …

Spend a typical Parisian day in the Marais

Who has never spent a day strolling through the streets of the Marais? Located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris, the Marais is the most hype place in the capital. Its many fashion and decoration stores, its emblematic restaurants, its bars and its art galleries make this district so charming. Day and night, these two districts are very lively and it is almost impossible to get bored. This district is very popular with Parisians for a weekend stroll! – 10 am: Breakfast at Carette Start your day in the Marais with the unmissable breakfast at Chez Carette. A veritable Parisian institution for centuries, the café-restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the Place des Vosges. This pastry shop offers iconic brunches and snacks. Specialties include the famous millefeuille, Saint-Honoré, Paris-Brest, as well as fresh croissants and pain au chocolat. The most seasoned Parisian influencers have all already posted a hyper Frenchie photo on their Instagram account, why not you…

Ballad at the Saint-Ouen flea market

Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, located in the north of Paris, is one of the largest antique and second-hand markets in the world. It brings together 15 separate markets grouped together under the name of “Les Puces”. The Puces de Saint-Ouen were born in the 1880s, when ragpickers and scrap dealers began selling objects they had salvaged from flea markets in central Paris. These informal sales have gradually developed into a real industry. The flea market, settled in the town of Saint-Ouen, north of Paris, in the 1920s. Today, the Puces de Saint-Ouen are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Paris, welcoming millions of visitors every year. To better prepare for your visit, Paris Select has selected the best flea markets for you. Vernaison market This is the oldest market on the site and one of the most popular. It offers a wide selection of antiques and collectibles. You can find furniture, jewelry, clothes, books, toys and …