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With an incomparable heritage of historic sites, museums, iconic monuments, bridges, cemeteries, gardens and offbeat spots, Paris is a dream destination for visitors in search of places to discover.

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5 districts in which to see street art in Paris

Wherever you go in Paris, from the La Villette canal basin through the festive neighbourhood of Oberkampf to the 13th arrondissement and the nearby suburbs, street art has become a familiar part of the urban landscape.

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  • > Paris Passlib: the official city pass
  • > Essential for a stay in Paris
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  • > Discover Paris from afar
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  • > Open-air art and heritage in Paris
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