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Paris’ Left Bank offers enchantment with museums, gardens, and bohemian hangouts.

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Open to visitors since September 2023, the Maison Gainsbourg project – tenaciously driven by Charlotte Gainsbourg – offers a very immersive experience in the “Gainsbourg hideout” where the legendary singer lived for many years, not only with Jane Birkin but also their daughter. The atmosphere is subdued and intimate, with each visitor wearing headphones to allow Charlotte’s voice to guide them… For more information, please consult <https://www.maisongainsbourg.fr/> ©nicolas debray pointcom/Pixabay

Maison Gainsbourg

This is like Ali Baba’s cave for book lovers! The Marché du Livre Ancien et d'Occasion, located within Parc Georges Brassens, is the ultimate market for literature aficionados. Each weekend, some forty specialized booksellers gather to offer a vast selection of works, including antique books, rare editions, vintage comics, manuscripts, engraving prints, great classics, and good novels, at low prices. You won’t leave empty-handed! For more information, please consult <https://marchedulivre.paris/> ©Istock by Gettyimages

Marché du Livre Ancien et d'Occasion

Of the family of independent movie theaters in the Latin quarter, the Cinéma du Panthéon is certainly our favorite... And one of the oldest in Paris! This fully renovated theater also features a space spanning 1,614 ft2 that includes a restaurant, bar, and heated terrace. It’s decorated by the antiques dealer Christian Sapet and… The actress Catherine Deneuve! For more information, please consult <https://www.cinemadupantheon.fr/> ©Fæ/Wikimedia Commons

Cinéma du Panthéon

If you’re searching for an unusual, fascinating tour in Paris, don”t miss the Musée des Égouts de Paris at Pont de l'Alma! This unique museum takes you into the entrails of the city to reveal the impressive sewage network that has shaped the history and hygiene of Paris. This is an unconventional visit to experience as a family that offers a fascinating perspective of urban engineering and waste water management, often little-known to the public. For more information, please consult <https://musee-egouts.paris.fr/> ©Romain91/Wikimedia Commons

Musée des Égouts de Paris

The first museum for children aged 0 to 7! Located in the back of the Chantelivre kids’ bookstore in the 6th arrondissement, La Maison des Histoires is much more than a simple book nook. It features spectacular life-sized play structures such as a 13-foot pirate ship, the Cornebidouille kitchen, and a mouse family tree. Creative workshops and animated musical readings are held here regularly. This is the perfect place to pass along a taste for reading to children, and the book selection is renewed each month. But remember to reserve (far!) in advance. For more information, please consult <https://www.lamaisondeshistoires.com/> ©La Maison des Histoires

La Maison des Histoires

Parc Kellermann is the largest garden in the 13th arrondissement. This typical 1930s park was redesigned in the 1960s and now features various kids’ playgrounds, tennis courts, a soccer green, and a fitness area. Most importantly, it is the ideal spot for a picnic, since access to the grass is authorized (a rare feature in Paris). For more information, please consult <https://www.paris.fr/lieux/parc-kellermann-1794> ©Istock by Gettyimages