How to spend a day in Quartier de la Roquette, Paris’s trendiest micro-neighbourhood

Our new microguides series is inspired by the slow travel movement, encouraging travellers to relax their pace and take a deep dive into one particular neighbourhood in a well-loved city. Rather than a whirlwind itinerary which aims to hit up every must-see attraction, these compact, close-up guides encourage you to zone in, take your time and truly explore like a local.

Getting off at the Bastille Metro stop on a Friday or Saturday night,…