Unusual or secret tours to (re)discover Paris in August

Published by My de Sortiraparis · Photos by Lucas de Sortiraparis · Published on July 30th, 2022 at 12:12 p.m.
Do you happen to be in Paris in August? Well, in that case, here is a few unusual spots to discover Paris in a new way, a few original outings you will love to visit or discover.

How about thinking outside the box and discover the unusual side of Paris? Between original little-known places or secret locations, here are the best ideas the city and its surroundings have for the summer 2022.

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And for more unusual outings:

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From July 26th, 2022 to August 31th, 2022

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