While tourists crowd Marais and Montmartre, I took my family to ‘the real Paris’
Ménilmontant, a neighborhood in Paris, has gained recognition for its vibrant culture and lack of tourist crowds. The author reflects on a family trip to Paris, highlighting their choice to stay in Ménilmontant instead of more touristy areas. This decision allowed them to experience what they consider 'the real Paris' and enjoy the local atmosphere.
- ▪Ménilmontant has been named one of the world's hippest neighborhoods.
- ▪The author chose to stay in Ménilmontant to avoid the tourist crowds of Marais and Montmartre.
- ▪The family aimed to immerse themselves in the local culture during their visit to Paris.
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