Great spots for exploring in Paris

Besides the romantic scenery, artistic treasures, and exquisite cuisine, Paris also has some mysterious places that are not well-known. If you want to experience another side of Paris, you can visit these places for some exploration.

Au Lapin Agile

'Au Lapin Agile' was initially named 'Cabaret des Assassins', a name chosen by the owner to deter troublemakers (another story says it was because the owner's son was killed by an intruding assassin), and a knife was even placed at the entrance. This place was once a gathering spot for countless artists before they became famous, including Picasso, who used his painting 'At the Lapin Agile' to settle a debt. Nowadays, 'Au Lapin Agile' features different performances every night.

Vampire Museum

Founder Jacques Sirgent is an English teacher, but he is also an expert in the study of 'terrifying creatures.' The 'Vampire and Legendary Creatures Museum' he founded houses a collection of 'rare treasures' he has gathered about vampires and legendary creatures, including 'anti-vampire masks, crossbows, cat mummies,' and more.
The Conciergerie is located on the Île de la Cité. During the French Revolution, when the monarchy fell, the Revolutionary Tribunal was established here, and this classical building was transformed into the main prison for political and common criminals. There is a special cell where visitors will see a mysterious woman covered from head to toe in black veils, praying facing the wall—Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France.

Nicolas Flamel House

Harry Potter fans are certainly familiar with the name Nicolas Flamel, the creator of the Philosopher's Stone in the book. Historically, there was indeed such a person. He lived in 14th century France. Some say he mastered alchemy, and some say he never died and held the secret to immortality. This stone house was built by none other than Nicolas Flamel himself and is the oldest surviving stone house in Paris.