Cara, I lived in Le Marais for almost a year and the difference between tourist spots and local gems is absurd. Skip L'As du Fallafel completely — It's pure theater for Instagram now, meu deus. Instead, walk down Rue des Ecouffes to Chez Marianne for better falafel and actual Parisians eating lunch.

For the best sabich in the neighborhood, go to Miznon on Rue des Rosiers but order the cauliflower instead of what everyone posts online. The Jewish quarter has amazing Polish bakeries too — Boulangerie Julien on Rue des Rosiers does proper challah on Fridays.

Trust me from my Brazilian perspective: the kosher wine shops here have better selection than most regular caves à vin, and they're happy to recommend pairings even if you're not buying the expensive bottles. Avoid the weekend crowds and go Tuesday-Thursday morning, tipo assim.