Think you know Paris? Think again. In this episode of Behind the Guidebook, we peel back the postcard and wander into the hidden heartbeat of the City of Light. Host and global wanderer takes you beyond the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées into the Paris locals keep to themselves—ivy-covered staircases in Montmartre, candlelit bistros tucked away in the Marais, and sultry, wine-soaked dinners where the menu is still handwritten in chalk.

Discover where Parisians actually eat, drink, and breathe—with no overpriced prix fixe in sight. From secret squares and canal-side picnics to the best jamon-beurre sandwich you’ll ever chase, this episode is packed with authentic, off-the-beaten-path Paris travel tips.

We talk Paris myths, romantic misdirections, and why you should skip the selfie spots and follow the smell of baking bread instead. Whether you’re planning a trip or just dreaming of one, this is the soulful, street-smart Paris guide you didn’t know you needed.