Free public art in Paris, France…read more.. Our friend was so excited to share this landmark... The Wall of Love Le Mur des je t'Aime is translated to The Wall of I Love Yous... (plural) It features the phrase, "I love you" in many different languages. On 5.11.26, it was still being repaired, so the English phrase was blocked from view. Maybe when we visit again, we'll be able to see it! Notes: we found free street parking a couple of blocks away. On the way to The Wall, we passed many shops and a carousel!

I visited the Wall of "I Love You" in Montmartre while exploring the Abbesses neighborhood in…read moreParis. It is a small but meaningful landmark tucked inside Square Jehan Rictus, just steps from the Abbesses metro station. The installation is composed of deep blue tiles covering an entire wall with the phrase "I love you" written in more than 250 languages. Seeing the same message expressed in so many languages creates a simple but powerful visual statement about love and connection across cultures. The design is minimalist but thoughtful. The white handwritten text contrasts beautifully with the dark blue background, while small red fragments scattered across the wall symbolize pieces of a broken heart that humanity can reunite through love. Although the site itself is not large, it carries a quiet charm that fits perfectly with the artistic atmosphere of Montmartre. Visitors often stop to find their own language on the wall or take photos in front of the installation. Overall, the Wall of "I Love You" is a small but memorable stop in Paris. It may not take long to visit, but it captures a poetic and symbolic moment that reflects the romantic spirit often associated with the city.

During an excessively rainy day, Jamie W and I ducked for cover in four of Paris' fabled covered…read morepassages. The vintage 19th-century architecture remained consistent throughout, but this one was different from the others. First, it wasn't part of the same sequential path of the other three (Panoramas, Jouffroy, and Verdeau). It actually continues the street that bears the same name, Rue Choiseul. Second, it's easily the city's longest passage at over 190 meters. The length showcased the especially tall glass ceiling for a passage. And third, the mix of retail businesses was decidedly more eclectic and global. Instead of the antique dealers, ye olde booksellers, and stamp collectors that populate the other passages, there are lunch hour fast food eateries as well as Japanese and Korean toy, stationery, and pop merch shops. So if you have a sudden hankering for oyakodon, now you know which passage to target. RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI

My apartment was located in Passage Choiseul . There are many great retail shops and food stops to…read morechoose from.

The major thing we wanted to do in Paris was visit the catacombs, an underground ossuary containing…read morethe bones of more than six million people. The catacombs are part of Paris' abandoned mine and quarry network, and bones were moved to the catacombs because the cemeteries were running out of space. The first bones were transferred from the Cimetière des Saints-Innocents after the cemetery was closed in 1780 due to overuse. The catacombs are an extremely popular attraction, and purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended as a limited number of people are admitted each hour, and with good reason -- the experience would be extremely unpleasant if overly crowded. However, you can only purchase tickets one week in advance, and the catacombs are not open on Mondays. The two full days we were in Paris were Sunday and Monday, so I had to ensure that we were able to get tickets for Sunday April 7. Fortunately I was successful! Tickets were €29 each, although per the website, they are now €31. Unfortunately, the catacombs are not accessible for people in wheelchairs or who have mobility issues -- the 1.5km long route has 243 stairs -- 131 to descend and 112 to ascend. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, and if you want to see bones and skulls (no full skeletons, though), the Paris catacombs won't disappoint! [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Paris, France; Beware of stairs!]

Yes. Come do the touristy things like shopping, eating, and sightseeing. But also consider this…read moreplace with a spin to the sightseeing portion with a historical twist. The admissions price you pay is worth it. You just don't see this type of local flair anywhere else. Soak in the history about Paris and also its darker side. Your perspective about things will change, for most people anyway. The takeaway the hubs took from this experience is that nothing really matters at the end. It's a real eye opening experience TBH. As you wander the dark corridors, you will see piles of real human bones piled in neat stacks. It was saddening to realize that these were once human beings. Now they are part of a collection of unknown souls. It was just a down to earth experience. The audio tour will allow you to wander at your pleasure so there's no real rush or live tour. Book early because spots are limited!

Wow this is a "don't miss" for me in Paris. The funicular takes you up or down the very steep…read morehillside to Sacre Couer at the top of Montmartre. We had gone running to get to the top, then gone to mass at Sacre Couer, and just happened across the funicular walking downhill from the church. We took it down the hillside, but could see that it was far more popular going up from the crowd at the station at the bottom of the hill. It's clean, well run and your Paris Metro card works at the gate. It's also great for people watching and views

I've taken my share of funiculars, but this one is pretty lackluster. Yes, it's a great mode of…read moretransportation to get to the top at the Sacre Coeur, but the views are pretty obstructed and the windows are super dirty.

There are several of these kind of passages in Paris, and this was right next to my Airbnb. It was…read morecute and the food looked and smelled delicious

From the owner: Une galerie de l'exotisme Le passage Brady ressemble à un petit morceau de péninsule indienne…read moreéchoué à Paris. De nombreux restaurants et épiceries parfument cette galerie ouverte dès 1828. Dans le dépaysement de ce lieu, il est difficile de recommander une enseigne plutôt qu'une autre. La concurrence est rude et l'on s'arrache les clients à grands coups de sourires et de menus très intéressants.

Tourist spot but so picturesque and worth a small stroll down the multi colored houses on an off…read morebeaten path. When you think of the charm of Paris you think of this. The street is quiet but easy to find. Beautifully colored houses. I would love to see it during sunset if the street lamps come on and maybe give a different hue to the colors. All in all it's a great little path to stroll down in the bastille hood of Paris after spending some time in Le Marais. Whip out your cameras and IG stories and go HAM!

With apologies to the homeowners on Rue Crémieux, I will say that there is absolutely no reason…read moreanyone visiting Paris for less than one week should come here. I was in Paris closer to 2 weeks and had some down time on my final day before late afternoon plans. Rue Crémieux, "Paris' most colorful street", was a nice walk from where I was and quickly became my destination. Lucky for me, I also knew of the nearby Coulée Verte René-Dumont, an elevated 3-mile long park/walking path, because Rue Crémieux is something you'll be done with inside of 10 minutes. Is it lovely? Yes, but it's in no way worth going out of your way for. This is not San Francisco's "painted ladies". With a cobblestone street and lack of cars it's got a unique charm, different than the streets you've already been hoofing for the past week but it's my belief that you should add this to your day only if you find yourself nearby, en route to something that'll take you more than 10 minutes to explore.

From the owner: Soeurs siamoises Jumelles, ces deux larges galeries sont les plus élégantes de Paris. Richement…read morerénovées, ces passages coudés abritent également une vaste rotonde à deux pas de l'ancienne bibliothèque Nationale. Plus de trente belles boutiques ornent ces galeries où se presse une clientèle plutôt chic.

From the owner: Ancien chemin de Ménilmontant Cet ancien chemin conduisait depuis le quartier du Temple au hameau…read morede Ménilmontant. Le Mesnil désignait une maison de campagne, Maudan son propriétaire. Le chemin était escarpé : ce nom fut transformé en Mesnil-Montant. La pente en fut adoucie en 1732. En 1859, le village de Mesnilmontant fut inclus dans Paris. Pour éviter les confusions entre les appellations identiques, la rue fut baptisée en 1864 "Oberkampf", en hommage au fondateur de la manufacture des toiles de Jouy. Sa réputation provient aujourd'hui des quelques mètres situés entre Parmentier et Ménilmontant où, depuis le succès du "Charbon", voisinnent de nombreux bars et restaurants dans une même ambiance jeune et festive.

Overview: a bougie shopping area leading to the Arc de Triomphe…read more ---- This long strip of stores lead to the famous tourist destination of the Arc de Triomphe. There's a lot of luxury stores and also cute little stores like Miniso! There's also souvenir stalls along the street, you can shop around to find the cheapest deals. There's not much shade so when it's hot out I'd recommend an umbrella or a hat. It gets very crowded with people walking and eating at the restaurants. There's a lot of restaurants along the streets too but can be long waits, so there's also fast food options like McDonald's too! ---- Overall: If you like shopping and walking this is the place for you, the arc is beautiful to see and a great memorial

I've been to Paris a number of times over the years, and I've probably ended up on Avenue des…read moreChamps-Élysées at some point during each trip. It's an iconic street in the 8th arrondissement, running a little over a mile between Place de la Cocorde and Place Charles de Gaulle, marked by the Arc de Triomphe. The avenue is wide and beautiful, famous and important, a tourist attraction and a center of city life. It's always teeming with people, but spacious enough that I've never felt it to be unbearably crowded. It's lovely both day and night, and I enjoyed seeing it in December when it was lit up for Christmas. The street is lined with shops and restaurants of the most tourist-grabbing kind. I've been to the Monoprix and paid money to use the bathroom at Galeries Lafayette. I've also been inside the flagship Louis Vuitton, a landmark building shaped and decorated like the brand's monogrammed luggage. Whether you're in Paris for the first or hundredth time, the Champs-Élysées is always worth a stroll. You can go to the Apple store or buy luxury perfume, but the main attraction is really the street itself.