Canal Saint-Martin

Most guidebooks won’t tell you to come here, which is exactly what makes it so awesome. Close to Gare du Nord and some sketchier parts of the city, Canal Saint-Martin is a trendy and up-and-coming beautiful area. Shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars line the canal streets and while you’ll see plenty of Parisian hipsters, tourists are nearly impossible to spot.

Category
Nature
Sustainability factor
Environment
Must do
Swing by Du Pain et des Idees Boulangerie for a big piece of crusty square bread and a delicious pastry to enjoy on a bench by the canal.
Details

• The canal is 4.5 kilometers long in total, connecting Canal de l’Ourcq and the river Seine
  
• Get here by taking the metro to Republique, Goncourt, or Oberkampf
  

Price
Free!
Website
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