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20 recommendations of places to visit, a mix of must-seen, shops and nice places to walk around in Paris.

I am currently preparing for my 8th visit to Paris. I am in love with this city and I am very passionate about exploring as much of it as humanly possible throughout my lifetime. This is the list I would send my friends/family if they said to me "Dani, I'm going to Paris". I would be more than happy to consult with you about your trip to Paris and how to work these favorites into specific itineraries for specific areas. Feel free to email me at planformedani@gmail.com or reach out on instagram at @planforme.dani You can also book a consult or itinerary with me here through thatch! I have spent a lot of time here getting off the beaten path and seeing many things beyond the main sites. I have tried some popular things like going up in the Eiffel Tower and visiting the Notre Dame and some popular spots to eat and hang out. But I have also gotten way off the beaten path with things like a Street Art tour in the Belleville neighborhood, or visiting some more quirky dinner spots. I find this to be a fun and vibrant guide to Paris that takes you to some wonderful places.

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.