The group split this morning and I took advantage of time on my own to explore northeast of the Bastille. I ended up lost in sketchville for about a half hour then found my way back to Rue St. Antoine. I was looking for an artisan-rich neighbourhood off Rue Crozatier, but instead found the Marché de Aligre, which was nice! Just a dense foodie/flea market full of locals getting their produce/fish/etc and chatting it up. I never came across any artisan hideouts. Secretive bunch.

I got up onto the Viaduc des Arts (no arts, but a 30 foot wide garden that runs about 2 km along Rue Daumesnil) and had a pleasant stroll back to the Bastille. Good views!