Hidden Paris: Three Days to Find the City’s Soul (Paris for Slow Travelers)

Where to stay, how to avoid crowds, how to find hidden gem restaurants and feel the magic of old Paris. And a glimpse of Montmartre from 35 years ago

A reader just asked me this exact question:

What should I see in Paris for three days? I like history, art, architecture and want an authentic experience.

My first thought was… Only Three Days?! This is a tease! Painful.

Why?

Because Paris is a Moveable Feast, like Hemingway said.

You could live a lifetime here and never discover all the deep beauty and the ancient alleys, tiny restaurants, forgotten churches, and hidden parks.

I’m gonna show you how to see the soul of Paris if you are going for the first time or the fifth, despite the GoPro, selfie-taking lines of tourists.