To not want to do any of the typical touristy things in Paris?

[ZippyMintCat]

I’m going for two nights at the end of May. It’s not my first time, so I’m not planning to do the Louvre, Eiffel Tower etc. Just want to enjoy some wine, local spots and relaxed solo vibes near Bois de Vincennes. AIBU to want a low-key trip instead of ‘making the most of it’ like everyone says you should? If anyone has recommendations off the beaten path, I’d love them!

Love it there!

Wow, some great suggestions on this thread. I must remember to look it up next time I go!

There is a great carnival museum. Pavilions de Bercy.

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My young adult son went with his girlfriend and they hired bicycles and whizzed around the cycle lands. At least, I hope they were cycle lanes!

Recommend looking at An Hour from Paris - some interesting suggestions of where to go- for example Senlis

We were there mid April. We didn't book tickets for Notre Dame but got up early and went there when it opened - no queue to get in at all at that time and not too crowded inside. I believe there were long queues later in the day as others said. It was well worth the effort to go early and lots of nice cafes nearby for breakfast afterwards.
I would second the recommendation for the Hockney exhibition, it was fabulous. We did have tickets for that.