Paris is more than just a city – it's a feeling and a special atmosphere. Here are five spots where the traditional France meets the pulse of the metropolitan Europe.

Look beyond the show windows of the designer shops along Champs Elysée, the chaos around the Eiffel Tower and the guided boat tours on the Seine and you'll find a different Paris. 1. Rue Mouffetard Rue Mouffetard is one of the most lively market streets and is situated in the Latin Quarters. Take your time and try all the goodies on display in shops and stands: from fresh fruits and vegetables to cheese, seafood and other delicacies. And when the markets are closing for the day, it's time for the restaurants, cafés and creperies to open. In other words; you'll not be alone here. But the feeling is hard to beat and Rue Mouffetard is a must-experience for the first-time visitor. 2. Place du Tetre Place du Tetre is situated at the Montmartre height, not far from the white church Sacre Coeur. Artists are gathered here to show their work and sell paintings and postcards. In the beginning of the 20th century this was the creative hub of the city with artists like Picasso and Utrillo living here in periods. The sight of artists with their berets on one side and paintbrush in their mouths, is definitely worth a cafe au lait on one of the tourist cafes around the plaza. Moreover, the whole of Montmartre is a really cosy area and the height provides a beautiful view of Paris. 3. Café de Flore It's said that Jean-Pail Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir used to sit at Café de Flore and discuss philosophy over a drink. Other grand names among the visitors are Hemingway, Tortskij, Capote and Birgitte Bardot. The café is a charming piece of Parisian cultural history and the interior is practically untouched since the days of glory. The nearby and competing café Les Deux Magots should definitely be mentioned in the context as these two where the in-places for the intellectual and cultural elite back in the beginning and middle of the 20th century. 4. Boulevard Saint-Germain Inhale the atmosphere along the. Stroll along Boulevard Saint-Germain and turn left or right into the small streets crossing. There are many cosy restaurants, cafés and shops along Rue de Buci, one of the streets crossing over the Boulevard. This is an area where every-day-Parisians and tourists can share a day in harmony. 5. Place Saint Michel Place Saint Michel is found just a stone's throw away from the Boulevard Saint Germain, in the heart of the Latin quarters. This might be the most important meeting point in the area. The street life by the fountain is intense and during long summer nights the young people are gathered around the square, listening to music, dancing and gazing. The streets close to the square might feel touristy, but the cafés and restaurants are always filled to the edge with people. If you want to stay away from most of the tourists you should avoid Rue de la Huchette and stick to the small winding streets.