Paris Walk - Hidden Gems from Gare de l'Est to Folies Bergère - 4k 60fps

Join me for a sunny Saturday afternoon walk through one of Paris’s most underrated districts — the 10th arrondissement. This 43-minute walking tour starts in front of Gare de l'Est, one of Paris’s major railway stations, and takes you through historical streets, hidden markets, a majestic church, and surprising cultural stops that most tourists miss. We begin near Rue du 8 Mai 1945, exploring the bustling surroundings of Gare de l'Est before diving into the covered charm of Marché Saint-Quentin, a 19th-century iron-and-glass market hall filled with local Parisian flavors. Continuing on Rue des Petits Hôtels, we arrive at the stunning Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Church, often overlooked despite its majestic neoclassical design inspired by Roman basilicas. Next, we follow Rue La Fayette, passing by Square Montholon, and enter a lesser-known side of Paris with streets like Rue de Trévise and Rue Richer, home to the legendary Folies Bergère theater. Towards the end, we walk Rue Cadet, home to the Musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie, a museum dedicated to Freemasonry history in France. The journey wraps up on Rue de Châteaudun, just before the grand boulevards of the 9th arrondissement. This walk is perfect if you’re curious about Parisian history, local culture, architecture, and want to escape the typical tourist trail. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Gare de l'Est 01:43 - Rue du 8 Mai 1945 03:45 - Boulevard de Magenta 05:18 - Marché Saint Quentin (Covered Market) 07:04 - Rue des Petits Hôtels 10:20 - Saint Vincent de Paul Church 23:08 - Rue La Fayette 27:54 - Square Montholon 29:41 - Rue La Fayette 30:47 - Rue de Trévise 34:06 - Rue Richer & Folies Bergère 37:42 - Rue Cadet 38:56 - Musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie (Exterior) 41:04 - Rue La Fayette 32:14 - Rue de Châteaudun