LeSpot/lespot-paris-dataset huggingface dataset:
Barre d’échauffement
Location: Paris 12e
Arrondissement: 12
Category: active
Free outdoor fitness station with exercise equipment. Open to everyone, no reservation needed.
Tags: outdoor, fitness, free, sport
Vibe: energetic, sporty
Best for: solo, friends, group
Activities possible: running, yoga
Spot categories: outdoor_gym
Moods: feel_energised, feel_reset
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 30min-1h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: no
Student budget: yes
Le jardin partagé des Mots et Merveilles
Location: Paris 13e
Arrondissement: 13
Category: outdoor
Public garden open to visitors. A peaceful green oasis in the heart of Paris — ideal for reading, picnicking, or simply unwinding.
Tags: garden, nature, free, peaceful, green
Vibe: peaceful, chill
Best for: solo, couple, friends, group
Activities possible: picnicking, reading, people_watching, photography, meditating, stargazing
Spot categories: public_park
Moods: feel_at_peace, feel_reset, feel_present, feel_inspired
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Bibliothèque Forney
Location: 1 Rue du Figuier, Paris 4e
Arrondissement: 4
Category: quiet
Specialist arts and design library housed in a 14th-century Marais mansion. Incredible collection of posters, decorative arts books, wallpaper samples, and design archives. Architecturally stunning — the medieval stone courtyard alone is worth the trip. Free for under-26s.
Tip: Free for students under 26. Perfect for graphic design, architecture, or fine arts students. The building itself is a work of art.
Vibe: intellectual, artistic, historic, quiet
Activities possible: studying, research, design_inspiration, architecture_watching
Spot categories: library, arts_space, historic_landmark
Moods: feel_inspired, feel_cultured, feel_focused
Best time: morning
Typical visit duration: 2-3h
Crowd level: low
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Bibliothèque Chaptal
Location: 26 rue Chaptal, Paris 9e
Arrondissement: 9
Category: quiet
A quiet neighbourhood library in the 9th with a lovely hidden garden you can read in during warmer months. Calm atmosphere, good wifi, and far less crowded than the central institutions. Great for creative students who want a change of scenery from university.
Tip: The garden at the back is open in spring and summer — bring work and enjoy reading outside in a peaceful Parisian courtyard.
Vibe: quiet, local, hidden_gem, relaxed
Activities possible: studying, reading, writing
Spot categories: library, quiet_space, garden
Moods: feel_at_peace, feel_focused, feel_reset
Best time: afternoon
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: low
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: no
Student budget: yes
Bibliothèque Buffon
Location: 15 Rue Buffon, Paris 5e
Arrondissement: 5
Category: quiet
Tucked beside the Jardin des Plantes in the 5th, this free neighbourhood library is a calm oasis for students in the Latin Quarter. Perfect after a walk through the botanical garden — grab a spot by the window, plug in, and settle in for a productive afternoon.
Tip: Combine with a visit to the Jardin des Plantes next door. Free entry, no card required to read on-site.
Vibe: quiet, local, free, relaxed
Activities possible: studying, reading, research
Spot categories: library, quiet_space
Moods: feel_at_peace, feel_focused, feel_reset
Best time: afternoon
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: low
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: no
Student budget: yes
Belvédère
Location: Paris 16e
Arrondissement: 16
Category: outdoor
Scenic viewpoint offering beautiful panoramic views of Paris. Perfect for photography, sunset watching, or a peaceful moment above the city.
Tags: viewpoint, scenic, free, photography, romantic
Vibe: peaceful, romantic, cultural
Best for: solo, couple, friends
Activities possible: photography, sightseeing, people_watching, stargazing, urban_hiking, picnicking, meditating
Spot categories: viewpoint, public_park
Moods: feel_inspired, feel_present, feel_at_peace, feel_romantic
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Belvédère
Location: Paris 12e
Arrondissement: 12
Category: outdoor
Scenic viewpoint offering beautiful panoramic views of Paris. Perfect for photography, sunset watching, or a peaceful moment above the city.
Tags: viewpoint, scenic, free, photography, romantic
Vibe: peaceful, chill, romantic
Best for: solo, couple, friends
Activities possible: sightseeing, photography, people_watching, stargazing, picnicking, meditating
Spot categories: viewpoint, public_park
Moods: feel_inspired, feel_at_peace, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Espaliers
Location: Paris 12e
Arrondissement: 12
Category: active
Free outdoor fitness station with exercise equipment. Open to everyone, no reservation needed.
Tags: outdoor, fitness, free, sport
Vibe: energetic, sporty
Best for: solo, friends, group
Activities possible: running, yoga
Spot categories: outdoor_gym
Moods: feel_energised, feel_reset
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 30min-1h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: no
Student budget: yes
Lecourbe
Location: Paris 15e
Arrondissement: 15
Category: food_drink
Public market with local vendors. Browse fresh produce, artisanal goods, and street food.
Tags: market, food, free, outdoor, local
Vibe: lively, trendy, social
Best for: solo, couple, friends, group
Activities possible: attending_market, photography, people_watching, socialising
Spot categories: event
Moods: feel_social, feel_local, feel_inspired
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: high
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Marché Saint-Charles
Location: Paris 15e
Arrondissement: 15
Category: food_drink
Public market with local vendors. Browse fresh produce, artisanal goods, and street food.
Tags: market, food, free, outdoor, local
Vibe: lively, social, trendy
Best for: solo, friends, group, community
Activities possible: attending_market, people_watching, photography, picnicking, socialising
Spot categories: event, street_square
Moods: feel_social, feel_local, feel_inspired, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: high
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Philharmonie de Paris — Parc de la Villette
Location: 221 Avenue Jean Jaures, Paris 19e
Arrondissement: 19
Category: culture
World-class concert hall on the edge of Parc de la Villette, surrounded by lawns where spontaneous music gatherings happen year-round. Free outdoor concerts and events fill the park on weekends. The Grande Halle hosts free or cheap gigs, and students get discounted tickets to indoor shows. The entire site has a buzzing creative energy.
Tip: Check the Philharmonie website for free outdoor events — many happen on summer evenings at no cost. Student tickets to indoor concerts can be as low as 10 euros.
Vibe: cultural, vibrant, outdoor, free
Activities possible: listening_to_music, outdoor_concert, picnic, people_watching
Spot categories: music_venue, cultural_center, park
Moods: feel_inspired, feel_energized, feel_connected, feel_cultured
Best time: evening
Typical visit duration: 2-4h
Crowd level: medium
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Parc de la Villette — Prairie du Triangle
Location: Parc de la Villette, Paris 19e
Arrondissement: 19
Category: culture
The vast open lawns of Parc de la Villette are a magnet for impromptu jam sessions, drum circles, and informal concerts — especially on warm evenings and weekends. Bring a guitar, lay out a blanket, or just soak up the music floating across the grass. Home to open-air cinema in summer (Cinema en Plein Air) and free music festivals.
Tip: Visit on a Sunday afternoon for the highest chance of finding spontaneous musicians. In July/August, the outdoor cinema is free — arrive early for a spot on the lawn.
Vibe: vibrant, outdoor, free, social
Activities possible: listening_to_music, picnic, outdoor_concert, walking
Spot categories: park, outdoor_space, music_venue
Moods: feel_energized, feel_connected, feel_at_peace, feel_happy
Best time: afternoon
Typical visit duration: 2-4h
Crowd level: medium
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Butte aux Canons
Location: Paris 12e
Arrondissement: 12
Category: outdoor
Scenic viewpoint offering beautiful panoramic views of Paris. Perfect for photography, sunset watching, or a peaceful moment above the city.
Tags: viewpoint, scenic, free, photography, romantic
Vibe: peaceful, romantic, chill
Best for: solo, couple, friends
Activities possible: photography, sightseeing, people_watching, stargazing
Spot categories: viewpoint
Moods: feel_inspired, feel_present, feel_romantic, feel_at_peace
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 30min-1h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Marché Baudoyer
Location: Paris 5e
Arrondissement: 5
Category: food_drink
Public market with local vendors. Browse fresh produce, artisanal goods, and street food.
Tags: market, food, free, outdoor, local
Vibe: lively, trendy, social
Best for: solo, friends, group
Activities possible: attending_market, people_watching, photography, socialising, picnicking
Spot categories: event
Moods: feel_local, feel_social, feel_inspired
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: moderate
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Marché Salpétrière
Location: Paris 13e
Arrondissement: 13
Category: food_drink
Public market with local vendors. Browse fresh produce, artisanal goods, and street food.
Tags: market, food, free, outdoor, local
Vibe: lively, social
Best for: solo, friends, group
Activities possible: attending_market, people_watching, photography, picnicking, socialising
Spot categories: event
Moods: feel_local, feel_social, feel_inspired, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: high
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Place de la Republique — Open Jam Sessions
Location: Place de la Republique, Paris 11e
Arrondissement: 11
Category: culture
One of Paris's liveliest public squares, where musicians, dancers, skaters, and street performers converge at all hours. The giant esplanade around the Marianne statue regularly hosts free concerts, drum circles, and impromptu dancing. On warm evenings it transforms into an outdoor living room for the city's young, diverse community.
Tip: Come on a Friday or Saturday evening in summer — the square fills with musicians from sunset onwards. The area around the statue is best for music, while the fountain side draws skaters.
Vibe: vibrant, free, social, urban
Activities possible: listening_to_music, people_watching, dancing, street_art_watching
Spot categories: public_square, outdoor_space
Moods: feel_energized, feel_connected, feel_happy, feel_inspired
Best time: evening
Typical visit duration: 1-3h
Crowd level: medium
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Berges de la Seine — Quai de la Tournelle
Location: Quai de la Tournelle, Paris 5e
Arrondissement: 5
Category: culture
The pedestrianised riverbanks between Notre-Dame and the Jardin des Plantes are Paris's most beautiful outdoor stage. Street musicians set up along the quai on evenings and weekends — jazz, classical, world music, pop. Walk with Notre-Dame in one direction and the glowing bridges in the other while live music drifts across the water.
Tip: Go at golden hour on a weekend when several musicians set up simultaneously along the bank. Bring wine from a nearby Monoprix and make an evening of it.
Vibe: scenic, outdoor, relaxed, romantic
Activities possible: listening_to_music, walking, picnic, people_watching
Spot categories: riverbank, outdoor_space, scenic_spot
Moods: feel_at_peace, feel_inspired, feel_romantic, feel_happy
Best time: evening
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: medium
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Duo adducteurs
Location: Paris 20e
Arrondissement: 20
Category: active
Free outdoor fitness station with exercise equipment. Open to everyone, no reservation needed.
Tags: outdoor, fitness, free, sport
Vibe: energetic, sporty
Best for: solo, friends, group
Activities possible: running, yoga
Spot categories: outdoor_gym
Moods: feel_energised, feel_reset
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 30min-1h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: no
Student budget: yes
Marché Bercy
Location: Paris 12e
Arrondissement: 12
Category: food_drink
Public market with local vendors. Browse fresh produce, artisanal goods, and street food.
Tags: market, food, free, outdoor, local
Vibe: lively, trendy, social
Best for: solo, couple, friends, group
Activities possible: attending_market, photography, people_watching, socialising, picnicking
Spot categories: event
Moods: feel_local, feel_social, feel_inspired
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: moderate
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Marché Villebois-Mareuil
Location: Paris 17e
Arrondissement: 17
Category: food_drink
Public market with local vendors. Browse fresh produce, artisanal goods, and street food.
Tags: market, food, free, outdoor, local
Vibe: lively, trendy, social
Best for: solo, couple, friends, group
Activities possible: attending_market, photography, people_watching, socialising
Spot categories: event
Moods: feel_social, feel_local, feel_inspired
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: high
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont — Belvedere Temple
Location: 1 Rue Botzaris, Paris 19e
Arrondissement: 19
Category: culture
Perched on Paris's most dramatic park island, the Temple de la Sibylle overlooks the entire park from a rocky promontory. The grassy slopes below become informal music spots in warm weather — guitarists, singers, and impromptu sessions filling the air. One of Paris's best free sunset views, combining nature, music, and Parisian charm.
Tip: Climb to the temple for panoramic views, then settle on the hill below. Bring instruments — the acoustic environment is excellent and the crowd is welcoming.
Vibe: scenic, outdoor, free, vibrant
Activities possible: listening_to_music, picnic, hiking, people_watching
Spot categories: park, scenic_spot, outdoor_space
Moods: feel_inspired, feel_at_peace, feel_happy, feel_energized
Best time: afternoon
Typical visit duration: 2-3h
Crowd level: medium
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Marché Bobillot
Location: Paris 13e
Arrondissement: 13
Category: food_drink
Public market with local vendors. Browse fresh produce, artisanal goods, and street food.
Tags: market, food, free, outdoor, local
Vibe: lively, social, trendy
Best for: solo, friends, group
Activities possible: attending_market, people_watching, photography, socialising
Spot categories: event, street_square
Moods: feel_local, feel_social, feel_inspired
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: moderate
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Mur végétal
Location: Paris 17e
Arrondissement: 17
Category: outdoor
Public garden open to visitors. A peaceful green oasis in the heart of Paris — ideal for reading, picnicking, or simply unwinding.
Tags: garden, nature, free, peaceful, green
Vibe: peaceful, chill, romantic
Best for: solo, couple, friends, family, group
Activities possible: reading, picnicking, people_watching, photography, meditating, running, stargazing, sunbathing
Spot categories: public_park
Moods: feel_at_peace, feel_reset, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Palais Garnier
Location: Paris 18e
Arrondissement: 18
Category: outdoor
Scenic viewpoint offering beautiful panoramic views of Paris. Perfect for photography, sunset watching, or a peaceful moment above the city.
Tags: viewpoint, scenic, free, photography, romantic
Vibe: peaceful, romantic, chill
Best for: solo, couple, friends
Activities possible: photography, sightseeing, people_watching, stargazing
Spot categories: viewpoint, historical_landmark
Moods: feel_inspired, feel_romantic, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 30min-1h
Crowd level: moderate
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Porte du Louvre
Location: Paris 10e
Arrondissement: 10
Category: outdoor
Public garden open to visitors. A peaceful green oasis in the heart of Paris — ideal for reading, picnicking, or simply unwinding.
Tags: garden, nature, free, peaceful, green
Vibe: chill, peaceful
Best for: solo, couple, friends, group
Activities possible: picnicking, reading, people_watching, photography, meditating, running
Spot categories: public_park
Moods: feel_at_peace, feel_reset, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Jardin orange
Location: Paris 15e
Arrondissement: 15
Category: outdoor
Public garden open to visitors. A peaceful green oasis in the heart of Paris — ideal for reading, picnicking, or simply unwinding.
Tags: garden, nature, free, peaceful, green
Vibe: peaceful, chill
Best for: solo, couple, friends, group
Activities possible: picnicking, reading, people_watching, photography, meditating, running
Spot categories: public_park
Moods: feel_at_peace, feel_reset, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Coulée Verte René-Dumont (Promenade Plantée)
Location: Viaduc des Arts, Avenue Daumesnil, Paris 12e
Arrondissement: 12
Category: culture
The world's first elevated park — inspiration for New York's High Line — runs 4.5km above Paris's streets, built atop a disused railway viaduct. The raised walkway passes through gardens, trees, and open terraces where musicians often set up on weekend afternoons. Below in the Viaduc des Arts, art and craft studios occupy the arches.
Tip: Start at the Avenue Daumesnil entrance by the Bastille. The viaduct arches host artisan galleries worth exploring before heading up to the elevated walkway.
Vibe: scenic, outdoor, hidden_gem, relaxed
Activities possible: walking, listening_to_music, photography, people_watching
Spot categories: park, scenic_spot, outdoor_space
Moods: feel_at_peace, feel_inspired, feel_reset, feel_happy
Best time: afternoon
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: medium
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Marché Cervantes
Location: Paris 14e
Arrondissement: 14
Category: food_drink
Public market with local vendors. Browse fresh produce, artisanal goods, and street food.
Tags: market, food, free, outdoor, local
Vibe: lively, trendy, social
Best for: solo, couple, friends, group
Activities possible: attending_market, people_watching, photography, socialising, picnicking
Spot categories: event
Moods: feel_local, feel_social, feel_inspired, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: high
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Résidence du Parc
Location: Paris 15e
Arrondissement: 15
Category: outdoor
Public garden open to visitors. A peaceful green oasis in the heart of Paris — ideal for reading, picnicking, or simply unwinding.
Tags: garden, nature, free, peaceful, green
Vibe: peaceful, chill
Best for: solo, couple, friends, group
Activities possible: picnicking, reading, people_watching, photography, meditating, stargazing, urban_hiking
Spot categories: public_park
Moods: feel_at_peace, feel_reset, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Anticafe Louvre
Location: 10 Rue Richelieu, Paris 1er
Arrondissement: 1
Category: culture
Paris's original all-inclusive coworking cafe — pay per hour (5 euros), get unlimited coffee, tea, snacks, and fast wifi. No pressure to order more; just plug in and work. Bright, welcoming space near the Palais Royal with a mixed crowd of freelancers, students, and remote workers. A genuine alternative to libraries when you need food and flexibility.
Tip: First hour is 5 euros, each additional 30 mins is 2.50 euros. Cheaper than most Parisian cafes if you're there for 2+ hours of coffee and snacks included. Book online during peak hours.
Vibe: quiet, productive, social, modern
Activities possible: studying, working, networking, reading
Spot categories: coworking, cafe, quiet_space
Moods: feel_focused, feel_energized, feel_productive
Best time: morning
Typical visit duration: 2-4h
Crowd level: medium
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: no
Student budget: yes
Anticafe Opera
Location: 8 Avenue de l'Opera, Paris 9e
Arrondissement: 9
Category: culture
A bright, modern coworking cafe just off the Grands Boulevards with the same formula as Anticafe Louvre: pay per hour, all drinks and snacks included. Multiple floors with different working atmospheres — solo focused desks upstairs, collaborative tables downstairs. Popular with digital nomads, students, and young professionals.
Tip: The basement level is the quietest for deep focus work. Bring headphones. The upstairs terrace opens in summer.
Vibe: quiet, productive, modern, comfortable
Activities possible: studying, working, reading, networking
Spot categories: coworking, cafe, quiet_space
Moods: feel_focused, feel_productive, feel_energized
Best time: morning
Typical visit duration: 2-4h
Crowd level: medium
Setting: both
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: no
Student budget: yes
Butte de Coupeaux
Location: Paris 13e
Arrondissement: 13
Category: outdoor
Scenic viewpoint offering beautiful panoramic views of Paris. Perfect for photography, sunset watching, or a peaceful moment above the city.
Tags: viewpoint, scenic, free, photography, romantic
Vibe: peaceful, romantic, chill
Best for: solo, couple, friends
Activities possible: photography, sightseeing, people_watching, stargazing
Spot categories: viewpoint
Moods: feel_inspired, feel_present, feel_romantic, feel_at_peace
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 30min-1h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Notre Dame
Location: Paris 5e
Arrondissement: 5
Category: outdoor
Scenic viewpoint offering beautiful panoramic views of Paris. Perfect for photography, sunset watching, or a peaceful moment above the city.
Tags: viewpoint, scenic, free, photography, romantic
Vibe: cultural, peaceful
Best for: solo, couple, friends, group
Activities possible: photography, sightseeing, people_watching, urban_hiking
Spot categories: historical_landmark, architectural_landmark, viewpoint
Moods: feel_inspired, feel_cultured, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: high
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes
Pivoines
Location: Paris 17e
Arrondissement: 17
Category: outdoor
Public garden open to visitors. A peaceful green oasis in the heart of Paris — ideal for reading, picnicking, or simply unwinding.
Tags: garden, nature, free, peaceful, green
Vibe: chill, peaceful
Best for: solo, couple, friends, group
Activities possible: picnicking, reading, people_watching, photography, meditating, running
Spot categories: public_park
Moods: feel_at_peace, feel_reset, feel_present
Best time: anytime
Typical visit duration: 1-2h
Crowd level: low
Setting: outdoor
Hours: 10:00 to 19:00
Photo friendly: yes
Student budget: yes