The secret monuments of Paris

Published by La Rédac · Photos by · Updated on February 14, 2023 at 03:00 p.m. · Published on July 9, 2018 at 02:16 p.m.
Paris is a surprising capital with monuments known the world over. But would you like to discover its hidden and secret monuments? You've come to the right place!

If you're looking for the mysterious, the unusual or simply to discover the secrets of Paris, you're right. You're right to do so, for in every corner of the capital are hidden little-known orunusual monuments. From historical treasures to surprising works of art, there's always more to discover.

No matter how well we think we know the capital, Paris always manages to surprise us. Discoveries await you around every corner, and that goes for lovers of cultural nuggets too. So, if you'd like to conquer the capital's little-known monuments, here's where to start.

Intrigued? Then you're ready to follow the guide!

Les Arènes de Lutèce à ParisLes Arènes de Lutèce à ParisLes Arènes de Lutèce à ParisLes Arènes de Lutèce à Paris Les Arènes de Lutèce, a Gallo-Roman amphitheatre in the heart of Paris
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Exposition à La Chapelle Expiatoire : Le seul homme de la famille, la duchesse et le duc d'Angoulême -  A7C1133 2Exposition à La Chapelle Expiatoire : Le seul homme de la famille, la duchesse et le duc d'Angoulême -  A7C1133 2Exposition à La Chapelle Expiatoire : Le seul homme de la famille, la duchesse et le duc d'Angoulême -  A7C1133 2Exposition à La Chapelle Expiatoire : Le seul homme de la famille, la duchesse et le duc d'Angoulême -  A7C1133 2 The Chapelle Expiatoire in Paris, the monument erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
The Chapelle Expiatoire is one of Paris's hidden monuments. Erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, this historic site is well worth a visit! [Read more]

Visuels Paris - Cimetiere de PicpusVisuels Paris - Cimetiere de PicpusVisuels Paris - Cimetiere de PicpusVisuels Paris - Cimetiere de Picpus Picpus Cemetery, a secret historic site in Paris
The Picpus cemetery in Paris is a little-known site that nevertheless represents an important part of the capital's history. Listed as a historical monument, it contains the bodies of those guillotined during the Great Terror. [Read more]

Le Passe-Muraille de la place Marcel Aymé à ParisLe Passe-Muraille de la place Marcel Aymé à ParisLe Passe-Muraille de la place Marcel Aymé à ParisLe Passe-Muraille de la place Marcel Aymé à Paris The Passe-Muraille (Walker-through-Walls) of Place Marcel Aymé in Paris
The Passe-Muraille or Walker-through-Walls is a surprising statue in the Montmartre neighborhood in Paris. Set in Place Marcel Aymé, it represents a man trying to get out of the wall. Let’s unravel the mystery. [Read more]

L'église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre à ParisL'église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre à ParisL'église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre à ParisL'église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre à Paris The Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church, a jewel of Gothic style in Paris
Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre is one of Paris' hidden treasures. One of the capital's oldest parish churches, it's well worth a visit. [Read more]

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La Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à VincennesLa Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à VincennesLa Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à VincennesLa Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à Vincennes Secret gardens and squares in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, hidden nuggets to discover
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