Dug out in 1805, the Saint-Martin canal gave birth to the “Saint-Martin village”, which has not lost its charm of yesteryear. This intergenerational district is a place where Parisians love to stroll along the banks, punctuated by romantic Eiffel-type footbridges, century-old trees and mysterious vaults.
A holiday atmosphere in this district where you can picnic by the water, accompanied by a game of pétanque, and have a drink with friends in one of the many surrounding bars. On foot, by bike or on the water, it is the icon of creative Paris and has even become a creative mecca, hosting artists’ studios, startups and small, casual, chic boutiques.
The boat is also a way to discover this bucolic neighbourhood from another angle!

The district takes its name from the Saint-Louis hospital situated north of rue Bichat. Claude Chastillon under the aegis of Henry IV, signs this classical architecture which is often compared to the famous Place des Vosges. In the 1970s, modernization projects were carried out in this urban landscape by the architects Badani and Roux-Dorlut.

The laid-back terraces of thriving businesses lend a sense of lightness to the bustling streets. Privileged location in the center of Paris, residents benefit from the many nearby attractions. The dynamism of the district makes it a popular place and very well served by transport.