Paris has always been a city of endless inspiration for anyone passionate about art, design, and architecture. Over the years, I’ve wandered through its streets countless times, discovering extraordinary places hidden away from the usual tourist paths.

This guide is my personal collection of those discoveries: a carefully curated selection of museums, architectural gems, design galleries, bookstores, libraries, and exceptional destinations just outside the city. It’s designed for those who want to experience Paris with more depth, sophistication, and a true insider’s eye.

design and art museums with extraordinary collections

architectural buildings worth visiting and studying in detail

Unlike most travel guides, this one is created specifically for art, design, and architecture enthusiasts. It reflects years of professional experience and an insider’s understanding of Paris’s creative scene.

Many of the places listed are hidden gems that even locals and long-term residents don’t always know about.

It’s thoughtful, highly curated, and designed to help you experience the city in a way that feels enriching.

antique markets and vintage furniture dealers

I’m Sacha Ore — an interior designer, interior architect, and lifelong art and design enthusiast.

With over five years of professional experience and time spent living in Paris, I’ve built a strong connection to the city’s creative landscape.

INTRO

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It’s a curated selection of cultural places in Paris, including its hidden gems and secret corners, seen through the eye of a designer and shaped by years of experience.

This is not a typical Paris travel guide

This guide brings together a unique mix of cultural landmarks and hidden treasures

Every recommendation comes from my personal selection as an interior designer — not from generic tourist lists

This guide is for those who value beauty, history, and detail:

( Introduction )

( About me )

( What’s inside )

( Why this guide is different )

( Who it is for )

( What you will receive )

( Table of Contents )

This guide grew out of my own explorations, professional insights, and a desire to share the Paris I know and love with fellow enthusiasts.

This guide is ideal for design professionals, students, interior designers, architects, artists, collectors, and sophisticated travellers looking for a deeper cultural experience.

It’s equally valuable for those living in Paris who want to rediscover their city through a new lens.

Whether you’re planning your first trip or your tenth, it will show you a side of Paris that goes far beyond the obvious.

Format: PDF-file
Length: 96 pages 
Language: English 

Each location comes with a description and/or a website, so you can read a summary and find more details online if you wish.

To make it easier to navigate, I’ve marked my favourite places with a star. A star next to a location indicates that it is one of my top picks and truly worth visiting.

A few previews from the guide to better understand what’s inside

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00. MAP OF PARIS

ARRONDISSEMENTS

Iconic Sights 
Architecture 
Parks & Gardens 

01. Chapter ONE

Design Museums
Art Museums 
Fashion Museums
Auction Houses 
Vintage Design Galleries 
Contemporary Design Galleries 
Art Galleries 
Antique & Vintage Markets  

02. Chapter TWO

Libraries 
Book shops 

03. Chapter THREE

just outside of Paris 

04. Chapter FOUR

annual Fairs & Events

05. Chapter FIVE

Daily Routes - One-week Itinerary 

06. Chapter SIX

designers, artists, and photographers

anyone seeking inspiration in culture and architecture

those who want to see Paris differently

Buy and download the guide to start
discovering a different, inspiring side of Paris — one that speaks to your passion
for art, design, and architecture

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Paris reveals itself differently when you know where to look. It is an ultimate source of inspiration — an open-air museum and a cultural epicentre.