A day in Paris's 10th arrondissement
A trip to the market, lunch under a glass roof, and a stroll by the water...
Starting from Hôtel Les Deux Gares, here is a day on foot in Paris's 10th arrondissement, with a few good reasons to stop along the way.
Morning: A trip to the Marché Saint-Quentin
Leaving the hotel, head toward Boulevard de Magenta. At number 85 bis, the large hall of the Marché Saint-Quentin houses fruit and vegetable stalls, flowers, and counters where you can grab a seat. In the morning, you’ll mostly run into locals doing their shopping. Take a first look around before deciding what to pick up. A piece of fruit for your walk or a bouquet for your room—whatever catches your eye.
Lunchtime: Grab a table near Passage Brady
Continue toward Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis. Cafés, grocery stores, and vintage signs line the street until you reach Passage Brady, with its covered entrance at number 46. Under the glass roof, the storefronts of Indian and Pakistani restaurants and shops are packed side by side.
People usually walk through the passage quickly when they know where they’re going. At lunchtime, the best thing to do is read the menus in the windows and choose your table on the spot.
Afternoon: Cross from one bank of the Canal Saint-Martin to the other
After lunch, head toward the Canal Saint-Martin. Walk along the Quai de Valmy, then take a footbridge to reach the Quai de Jemmapes. From the other bank, the same facades look different. If a boat arrives at a lock, take the time to watch it pass through. It’s probably the only moment of the day when you’ll be happy for something to slow you down.
To head back toward the Gare de l’Est, return via Rue des Récollets. The Jardin Villemin – Mahsa Jîna Amini is a final stop if you’re still in the mood to stay outdoors.
End of the day: Back to Rue des Deux Gares
Back on Rue des Deux Gares, you can drop off your things at the hotel, then head across the street for dinner at the Café Les Deux Gares. After a day spent choosing your path through the streets, there’s one last decision to make—this time, in front of the wine list.
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