Keen on savoring some of that French joie de vivre—and a glass of tariquet wine while you’re at it, cause why not?—But the insane crowds in Paris keep putting you off visiting? Gorgeous as it may be, the City of Lights does not hold a monopoly on Haussmann architecture, medieval charm, and great food: in …

A twinkling Eiffel at midnight, romantic strolls around the cobble-paved Montmartre, and an elegant soirée attending the opera at Palais Garnier… there’s many a reason why Paris has earned the nickname City of Love. It truly is quite the beautiful setting, however, it is not without flaw—you’ll be dealing with a fair amount of scammers, rat-infested …