Paris' 10th Arrondissement, the gorgeous Canal St Martin, is one of those little hidden gems many locals wish no-one else would discover. Too late! Home to rustic cafés, bohemian boutiques and trendy bars and restaurants, Canal St Martin is rising in popularity, especially with visitors who wish for a Parisienne experience minus the sometimes overzealous tourist crowds. Book an apartment in Paris in Canal St Martin, and discover its alluring charms. Located north-east of the city center, the canal feeds into the Seine, and provides for innumerable riverside activities. Lined by cobblestone pathways (perfect for an early morning stroll) the canal reaches all the way south to the Place de Bastille. The main avenues of interest here are Rue Bichat, Rue Beaurepaire and Quais de Valmy and Jemmapes. Cruise it... While taking a riverboat cruise down the Seine is regarded as THE experience not to be missed when visiting Paris, we dare say that a cruise down Canal St Martin provides for a distinctively interesting view of the city. Totally un-crowded and set at a much slower pace, a bateaux mouche ride to Canal St Martin can be very pleasant indeed. Not having to allocate your attention to dozens of landmarks can ...