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Les Docks
Type: Architecture, Attractions, City, Free Attractions, Local Picks
10Best Says
A more recent addition to Paris' quais, Les Docks has nonetheless quickly become a fixture here in this formerly infrequented area where the 5th arrondissement meets the 13th. Just near the Institut... Read More
A more recent addition to Paris' quais, Les Docks has nonetheless quickly become a fixture here in this formerly infrequented area where the 5th arrondissement meets the 13th. Just near the Institut Monde Arabe, it was opened with great fanfare in 2012 and has become something of a fashion hub during Paris Fashion Week. Its full name is Cité du Mode et du Design and its shops, on-site museum and cute cafés reflect its aspirations to be a design showcase. The rooftop bar, restaurant and nightclub have been a hit from day one - since what's better than partying in the open air a few storeys above the Seine ? With happy hour pitchers of mojitos on special?
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paige Donner
Paris Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "Walking around this architectural addition to Paris' quais is a fun afternoon's distraction. Window shopping in the design boutiques and eclectic shops is another good exercise on how to enjoy Paris cost-effectively."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Les Docks has become a fixture on the Paris quais and has effectively extended the Seine's recreational zone to the Jardin des Plantes.
