Exploring Offbeat Attractions In Paris

If you've been to Paris previously, you have undoubtedly seen the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. There is much more to the French capital city than meets the eye, from quaint markers to little-known museums. 

To assist you in discovering a few undiscovered treasures, we have put together this list of offbeat places in Paris.

Zero Point  

Coming out of the Notre Dame Cathedral, if you find people crossing a particular plaque or couples standing over it to kiss each other or even someone throwing a coin or two, do not be surprised. Because this difficult-to-locate marker in the shape of a rose compass with the words "Point z&eacutero des routes de France" engraved on a brass plaque in a public square in Notre Dame Cathedral is associated with many quaint rituals and beliefs. Called Paris Point Zero, it is said to be the place from where all distances in the country were calculated. Among other things, people believe you will return to Paris again if you cross it. 

P&egravere Lachaise Cemetery 

It might not seem like the most natural thing to do in romantic Paris - visit a cemetery. However, it is their exquisite architecture that we ask you not to miss. The largest is P&egravere Lachaise, with beautiful monuments and headstones.

Catacombes De Paris

The Catacombes of Paris is a location that likely contains the city's strangest, most unsettling, scariest secrets. The subterranean location is made up of more than 6 million people's bones and skulls. You may also visit the Paris Sewer Museum, Musee des Egouts, which tells the story of sewers starting in the 14th century. Le Mus&eacutee des Vampires, a museum dedicated to vampires and other fantastical creatures, is another unusual decision.

Marché Des Enfants Rouges

The name of the location, which translates to "Market of the Red Children," makes it one of the city's oldest markets. Its name comes from an orphanage that once stood in this location and was abandoned before the French revolution. The covered marketplace, which opened its doors in 1698, offers some of the world's most delectable cuisines, including Japanese, African, Italian, and of course, French. The 150-year-old Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, the biggest flea market in the world, is located nearby.

The city has a lot more to offer than simply "romance" with its numerous historic sites and museums. You may also go on an expedition with a French movie theme, go on culinary excursions, travel the city in a vintage French sidecar, and see paintings, sculptures, and other works of art. Just take a stroll through the maze-like streets of the French capital you never know what you'll find