half a day (free) in Paris

[mich8261]

i will be in Paris for business a few days the week after next. I should arrive late morning on Sunday in the 10e arrondissement where I am staying. Given the little free time I will have I'd like to stay close. If you have recommendations for streets/neighbourhoods to explore nearby I will be grateful. Also non-touristy restaurants/bistros where a party of one might enjoy some good and reasonably priced food would be appreciated.

Cheers,

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

There's not much I'd recommend to see only on the 10th. It depends on where on the 10th you are staying, but the 2nd and 3rd are right south.

Go to the Bourse metro station and run around there. Lots to see, you don't much need a guide (you'll lose time quickly, if you only have half a day, trying to find landmarks).


But in the 10th are the famous St. Martin canals (close to Republique metro station). But don't run down on Beaumarchais Blvd. from Republique...lots of camera stores, and trust you me, don't buy anything camera-related...much cheaper in the U.S. for the same stuff.

 

[mich8261]

thank you Gabriel. And don't worry, i am not about to go an a GAS attack while in the Euro zone!

Another question. When I was last in Paris several years ago, it seemed that many businesses were closed on Sunday including restaurants. Is that likely to still be the case?

 

[majid]

Anywhere in Paris is easy to reach using the Metro, so you don't have to limit yourself to the 10th which is mostly nondescript and dominated by railway stations. As far as restaurants go, I can recommend "Le Perraudin", 157 rue Saint Jacques, near the Sorbonne. If you like Indian food, there are quite a few places on Rue du Faubourg Saint Denis (but avoid the red light district south of Bd St Martin). The canal St Martin is very picturesque, and you can still see glimpses of old Paris (the one Doisneau, Atget or Boubat photographed) there.

If you are a foodie with a sweet tooth, you might want to check my Google Map.

 

[Vics]

Tough to find eating places open on Sunday. If Sunday afternoon is your half day free, better research Sunday PM restaurants.

 

[mich8261]

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If you are a foodie with a sweet tooth, you might want to check my Google Map.

a sweet tooth you say! Majid, I like to say it's not a meal unless there's dessert, and I include breakfast in that. Thanks for the pointers.

 

[Rhoyle]

Go wander through the Bois du Bologne. If it's a nice day there will be plenty to see.

 

[gdmcclintock]

... Rue du Faubourg Saint Denis (but avoid the red light district south of Bd St Martin). The canal St Martin is very picturesque, and you can still see glimpses of old Paris (the one Doisneau, Atget or Boubat photographed) there.

Why avoid the red light district?

You may wish to stroll down the Rue du Temple and side streets in the Marais to see the oldest part of Paris.