Parisian author and director K Gloire Savula Mbongo, also known as Regloi, has a knack for storytelling, particularly for creating poetic narratives.

Operating across various disciplines – such as fashion and music – he has collaborated with renowned brands and media platforms such as AMI Paris, GQ and Puma, as well as notable artists like Lous and the Yakuza. Regoli is also the creator and host of the Spotify podcast Backstory, where he engages in conversations with French artists about music, history and sociology.

"Paris is a big, curious space where there’s always something to do," Regoli says, "like to see curiosity as a sometimes incoherent exploration which at moments takes us to unexpected places."

He adds, "The richness of the cultural offerings of Paris and its suburbs are ideal for this. In a very fast capital like Paris, these cultural experiences sometimes appear like a breath of fresh air. In some of its places, time seems to stand still. Thanks to them, we let ourselves be carried away and we stroll, we get inspired, we understand, then we feel Paris."

In his guide, Regloi lists out 10 places where we can experience moments of inspiration and stillness, to take in the best of Parisian culture.