How to get lost in… Paris

Détour n°VI — Addresses for tourists who can’t stand other tourists

You're in Paris for a visit. You've left your country behind—its infuriating government statements, its debates about gun rights or abortion, the neighbors who talk too loud and too nasally when ordering matcha lattes in cardboard cups. Maybe you’re from New York, where life is expensive, or Los Angeles, where life is expensive too. You love food and drink, you enjoy natural wine but don’t obsess over it, and you’d take a simple sausage and mashed potatoes over the spectacle of a trendy restaurant any day. You crave a change of scenery, the serious pursuit of pleasure, new ideas, peace of mind, and rest for your senses. You dream of a place where no one greets you with a predatory grin, sugary words, or insincere politeness. You wouldn’t mind making new friends—and if you’re traveling alone, why not meet someone interesting who might help you broaden your horizons?

You're in Paris, you can’t stand your fellow countrymen, so here are eleven places where you can live your best life.