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COLLiDE Travel is an interactive collection of city guides curated by local bands, artists and tastemakers. Spanning the globe, hundreds of creatives have shared their favorite local hangs, from the underground to the upscale, and everything in between. So choose a city and start exploring!
Paris, FR
“If someone had only 24 hours in Paris, I’d recommend they go to the center of the city and just start walking. Paris is the best city to get lost in. It isn’t too big and you can make a huge dent in the city if you’re on foot. Pick a direction and go. It’s fun not knowing where.” — CLARA-NOVA
photo credit: Isa Bell/Flickr
Curated by: CLARA-NOVA, STAL
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Paris, FR
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Moulin Rouge
"Around 6pm, it’s time for the apéro: friends, wine and some nice french ham around the table! At night, go to Pigalle, it’s full of amazing bars, freaks, and above all: the famous Moulin Rouge !" - STAL
Moulin Rouge, Boulevard de Clichy, Paris, France
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Quartier Pigalle
Quartier Pigalle
"Around 6pm, it’s time for the apéro: friends, wine, and some nice french ham around the table! At night, go the Quartier Pigalle, it’s full of amazing bars, freaks, and above all - the famous Moulin Rouge!
Quartier Pigalle, Paris, France
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Colette
Colette
"Grab a good crepe and then spend a few hours visiting the Louvre Museum. It's really worth it. Next, you can do some nice shopping at Colette. Around 6pm, it’s time for the apéro: friends, wine and some nice french ham around the table!" - STAL
Colette, Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris, France
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Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
"Grab a good crepe and then spend a few hours visiting the Louvre. It's really worth it." - STAL
Louvre Museum, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France
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St-Germain-des-Pres
St-Germain-des-Pres
"Live like a local. It’s always the best way to visit a city. Rent a bike and explore. Paris is not that big. Start with a good coffee in Le Marais, then go to Quartier de l'Odéon, St Germain des Près, jardin du Luxembourg, etc., it’s the heart of Paris. You’ll see Notre Dame too." - STAL
Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, France
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COS store
COS Store
"It’s very Parisian but I buy ALL of my clothes here." - STAL
COS, Rue des Rosiers, Paris, France
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La Maroquinerie
"It’s quite a small venue, but so many great bands started their career here. I love the fact that it’s built like a small amphitheater. Even better, they have a great terrace where you can drink/eat in a cool atmosphere." - STAL
La Maroquinerie, Rue Boyer, Paris, France
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Le Pigalle Hotel
A neighbourhood hotel in the 9th District shaped by the cultural diversity just beyond the southern slopes of Montmartre. Enjoy croissants provided by the nearby bakery, browse books selected by the local bookstore, and take in music chosen by a neighbourhood DJ.
Where to stay? "Definitely the Hotel Le Pigalle!" - STAL
Le Pigalle Hotel Restaurant, cité Pigalle, Paris, France
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Jardin du Luxembourg
"When summer comes, playing tennis in le Jardin du Luxembourg is a MUST!" - STAL
Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, France
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Fondation Arp
Fondation Arp
"La Fondation Jean Arp in Clamart, a suburb of Paris. It's in a small house. A hidden gem. Versailles Castle gardens are not only for tourists too. It’s really nice walking there. There is so much space, you can lose yourself and spend the whole day chilling around 17th century statues and fountains." - STAL
Fondation Arp, Rue des Châtaigniers, Clamart, France
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La Caféothèque
"La Caféothèque in Le Marais. They serve the best coffee in town. It’s everything but a hipster place. Plus, it’s located at the border of Le Marais and La Seine river, it’s beautiful. Very peaceful. I always take a double espresso. No sugar. Maulini = Italy = strong coffee." - STAL
The Caféothèque of Paris, Rue de l'Hôtel de ville, Paris, France
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Chez Justine
Chez Justine
"Chez Justine in the 11th district. They completely rebuilt this coffee/restaurant place and it’s the perfect spot to eat awesome pizzas and drink great cocktails/beers/wines. It’s located on one of the busiest street of Paris (Oberkampf). It gets crazy when the night comes. I’m an IPA lover. A pint of beer, please." - STAL
Chez Justine, Rue Oberkampf, Paris, France
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Clamato
Clamato
"Clamato in the 11th district. I love this restaurant. It’s in the neighborhood I lived in for 10 years. Their Mussels cooked in a special wine are divine!" - STAL
Clamato, Rue de Charonne, Paris, France
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Mont Saint-Michel
"I've only been here once but this place it unreal, truly. It is an island commune in Normandy, France. You drive in during the day when the tide is out and then as the sun sets the tide returns and you find yourself surrounded by water. It feels as if it is a living island that breathes or something to that effect. The water comes in, surrounds the town and the water leaves." — CLARA-NOVA
Mont Saint-Michel, France
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Kiliwatch Paris
"I'd recommend going to the Place Des Victories and walking around the neighborhood. You'll find lots of cute vintage shops as well as cute local boutiques. Kiliwatch is a favorite." — CLARA-NOVA
64 Rue Tiquetonne, 75002 Paris, France
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La Maroquinerie
"This venue is one of my favorites to see live music as well as a favorite place to play music. There is a cafe upstairs with delicious food for dinner before or after the concert. The venue is tucked underground. There is almost a mini amphitheater inside and the audience stands in a U shape around the stage. Any show I've seen there always feels like magic. Almost like a secret only we are in on. The venue books hip and current acts like Wolf Alice and Kimbra." — CLARA-NOVA
3 Rue Boyer, 75020 Paris, France
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Musée de l’Orangerie
"Musée de L'orangerie is my happy place in Paris. It is right in the middle of everything but visitors don't often go there. This quaint and understated museum is just a short walk from the Louvre in the Jardins des Tuilleries. I love walking around Montparnasse imagining what it looked like Post WWI era when artistic visionaries lived there. To name a few Modigliani, Picasso, Apollinaire, Satie and Chagall." — CLARA-NOVA
Tuileries Garden, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
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Angelina
"This is not a new discovery but it is one well worth the trip (and wait). This cafe was established in 1903 and is still in tact in it's original Belle Epoque design and style. Come by for their famous Mont-Blanc or hot chocolate. You will not be disappointed!" — CLARA-NOVA
226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
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Prescription Cocktail Club
"This is one of my favorite Parisian bars. Prescription is a little speakeasy tucked away in 6th Ar. The cocktails are delicious and unique and the atmosphere is A++. It's the perfect spot to disappear to and drink up a Ramos Gin Fizz." — CLARA-NOVA
23 Rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris, France
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