The oldest house in Paris is located in the 3rd district. Built-in 1407, it belonged to Nicolas Flamel, a bourgeois who, according to legend, had discovered the secret of the philosopher's stone.
This imposing stone block is what remains of an ancient fountain, reminiscent of the old marquis of Montmartre. Legend has it that the rock was the home of a witch.
Rue Crémieux is undoubtedly one of the loveliest in the capital, with its cobblestones and colorful houses.
Paris has many shopping centers that are like little covered streets in the middle of the city. These so-called 'Passages' are ideal for strolling and shopping.
When Paris was Lutetia, gladiators battled in this massive Roman amphitheater. A garden near rue Monge in the Latin Quarter holds the monument's remnants.
Close to the Lutetia Arena is the Great Mosque of Paris, whose Moorish architecture and minaret stand out.
Sometimes you'll even go through buildings. For example, you can cross the Cour de Rohan in the 6th district, just behind Procope, the oldest restaurant in town.
In the middle of the 8th district, this red Chinese pagoda stands out from the Haussmannian buildings that surround it. The former home of a collector, today it houses a museum of Asian art.