Paris's Secret Art Scene: Beyond the Louvre

While millions flock to the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, Paris harbors countless artistic treasures in its lesser-known quarters. Let us guide you through the city's most captivating artistic discoveries.

59 Rivoli: The Artists' Squat Once an illegal artists' residence, now a legitimate cultural center:

• Six floors of working artist studios

• Free entry to view artists at work

• Regular exhibitions and performances

• Constantly changing artistic installations

La Petite Ceinture: Art Along the Abandoned Railway Paris's former railway line has transformed into an open-air gallery:

• Street art masterpieces

• Urban gardens

• Photography opportunities

• Historical architecture

Hidden Art Galleries:

• Galerie Vivienne: Art nouveau architecture meets contemporary exhibitions

• Villa des Arts: Artists' studios in a preserved 19th-century complex

• Le Marais's Secret Courtyards: Home to numerous independent galleries