François-Mitterrand Library

Find a neighborhood (arrondissement) that suits your vibe, get a lay of the land, and discover Paris' most sustainable hotels! You're coming to Paris... wahou ! (As the French would say.) Now you need to book somewhere to stay... which means a general lay of the land would be helpful! Once you know generally where you want to stay, and with a plethora of hotels to choose from, let sustainability be a contributing factor! My commentary provides practical insight to help you maximize your time here. What’s in this guide is literally what I would tell a close friend or family member asking my opinion about where to stay. My opinions are based on me, a foreigner, who has lived here since 2016 and explored the city pretty thoroughly. Just don’t forget, they’re still opinions 🙃 This guide includes: 🐌 An overview of how Paris is organized *and why!* 📍 FULL Paris neighborhood guide with my take on each one’s overall vibe. 💚 Classic sites in each neighborhood to orient you. 🏩 7+ Eco-friendly hotels. These are based on my research and supplemented by sustainable stays my past clients have found. SAVE this guide to access all future updates! 💙 This guide is FREE. I'd be so grateful if you shared this guide with a friend, left a review, or contributed a small tip. 🙏🏼

Paris's Left side is often overlooked... and it should not be! So here is a map to help you find all the good spots of this side of the Seine: the best places to eat, visit, party or rest, and many little stories on the way 📚 Come discover the other face of Paris! I'll promise, you'll never look at it the same way ✨️ About me 👀 I am a French girl that moved on the Left bank 10 years ago... and never left! All the infos you'll find here, I patiently assembled while wandering around the neighborhood, with my family and friends or alone. Don't forget to download Thatch app to access full features and to save this map to make it your own! If you want more help to plan your Parisian trip, I'd be happy to help ;) Find all my custom services at the end of the map! 🗺

If you follow me on instagram (@renata.in.paris) you might be familiar with my list of free activities in Paris, organized by arrondissement. Well, the activities I've listed there don't even begin to scratch the surface of what is possible in Paris. So here is my list of over 100 free things to do in Paris with more detail, more activities, more history, and more savings.