LOUIS BLANC

Nestled between the Gare du Nord and the boulevard de la Villette, the Louis Blanc district is in full rebirth.

Formerly a working-class district of the 10^th arrondissement, the area has undergone a metamorphosis in recent years. Now a trendy district, its calm and romantic atmosphere is attracting Parisians and is gradually attracting upmarket shops and small friendly addresses. Close to the Canal Saint-Martin, the neighbourhood invites you to take a nice stroll along the Quai de Valmy, which is exclusively pedestrian on weekends. At its end, you cross the footbridge of the Villette locks to come across the Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad with its charming fountain and rotunda. Here, life comes alive around Rue La Fayette and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin with its bars and restaurants

The Louis Blanc district is undergoing a major transformation, allowing its former character to shine through while at the same time letting itself be won over by the effervescent atmosphere of the surrounding districts.

LES GARES

Located in the 10^th arrondissement, the Les Gares district has established itself as a real meeting point for Parisians.

Regarded as the most frequented European railway station, the Gare du Nord welcomes thousands of travellers every day from England, the Netherlands and Belgium. Built in 1861 by the architect Jacques Ignace Hittorff, the building is recognisable by its modern neo-classical style and its majestic façade decorated with statues. Not far from it is the Gare de l’Est, just as central as its sister station. The oldest station in Paris, it bears the imprint of a rich historical past and serves, as its name suggests, the far east of Europe. A real invitation to travel, this district is home to “Little India”, the Indian heart of the capital. It’s an inviting place to wander through the smells of spices and the bright colours of fabrics. This little Mumbay, populated with restaurants and atypical places, takes us to the crossroads of cultures.

A hub of national and international exchange, this district benefits greatly from the attractiveness of its two train stations and is home to numerous shops, boutiques and restaurants for the enjoyment of its inhabitants and travellers alike.

Sous une hauteur de plus de 5 mètres, cette pièce déploie ses volumes tout en courbes. Son parquet en hêtre, ses colonnes, sa bibliothèque sur mesure en pitchpin et sa mezzanine reprenant les codes d’une coque de bateau et donnent le la de cette belle partition architecturale. Baignée de lumière grâce à sa grande ouverture en forme de voile, elle ouvre sur le jardin intimiste et confortable, à la façon d’un jardin secret au calme absolu qui ne demande qu’à être investi. En retrait de l’espace de vie, s’aperçoit la vaste cuisine / salle à manger et un espace buanderie éclairés par la lumière du sol en verre du premier niveau.

Enfin, aux deux niveaux supérieurs se trouvent les espaces nuits avec cinq belles chambres dont une parentale, ponctuées par endroits de courbes et dont certaines se parent d’incrustations vitrées allégoriques comme signature de cette maison-bateau. Elles se partagent deux salles de bain et une salle d’eau.

Une œuvre architecturale hors norme à proximité de la vie parisienne.

Jacques-Émile Lecaron

Né à Paris en 1939, Jacques‑Émile Lecaron est un architecte français formé à l’École spéciale d’architecture, puis à Harvard, où il obtient un master en urbanisme. Influencé par des figures comme Frank Lloyd Wright, Buckminster Fuller ou Bruce Goff, il développe une approche originale mêlant architecture, poésie et imagination.

Installé à Clamart depuis les années 1970, il y conçoit une série de maisons singulières – telles que la Maison d’acier, l’Arche de Noé ou la Maison de la Belle au bois dormant – dont les formes colorées et narratives traduisent les rêves et les personnalités de leurs habitants. Il réalise aussi des aménagements urbains et œuvres publiques, en lien étroit avec leur environnement.

Lecaron se distingue par une architecture expressive, presque onirique, qui refuse les normes pour mieux raconter des histoires. À travers ses créations, il propose une autre manière d’habiter : plus libre, plus intime, et profondément humaine.

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BASSIN DE LA VILLETTE

Along the canal de l'Ourcq, the Bassin de la Villette district is appreciated by its residents for its trendy cafés, its cultural venues and its bold architecture.

Life in the district flows peacefully. There are markets, food shops, organic grocery shops and small independent wine shops, a real paradise for epicureans. Numerous cultural and convivial places have taken up residence here, such as the Pavillon des Canaux, a committed third place with an eclectic programme and a festive atmosphere.

The district is also known for its dizzying architecture, which is partly due to the german architect Martin Schulz Van Treeck, with the Sonata, Fugue, Cantata and Prelude towers. Another major work by this construction virtuoso is les Orgues de Flandres, which are designed with inward and outward steps to create perfect geometry and symmetry. Photographers with a passion for architecture will be well served here!

A lively and attractive district, with the Ourcq Canal and its marina inviting you to relax.

AUTEUIL-NORD

The Auteuil-Nord district has been a holiday destination for parisians for many years, nestling between the Seine and the Bois de Boulogne.

A quiet part of the 16^th arrondissement, the district can be discovered through its flowery lanes, its provincial-style houses and its sumptuous, well-hidden 20^th century villas. Home to the famous secret Villa Montmorency on a hillock, the district remains the parisian jewel case for lovers of beautiful private mansions. The Le Corbusier foundation, which is housed in the superb Jeanneret house, the private mansions signed by Mallet Stevens or the Castel Béranger by Hector Guimard are the symbols of the modernist architecture of the district.

Close to the Bois de Boulogne, the district leads to beautiful green escapades, taking advantage of the many outdoor leisure activities offered by the wood. For a complete change of scenery, don’t miss the Serres d’Auteuil garden, which features a collection of rare plants with a tropical feel.

An island of tranquillity, family and privileged.

QUINZE-VINGTS

Set between Gare de Lyon and Bastille, this distinctive district takes its name from the famous Quinze-Vingts hospital.

Overflowing with remarkable places, the district runs along the right bank of the Seine. A quiet, residential area, many families settle here to enjoy the parks, entertainment and shops of all kinds. The district is thus renowned for its quality of life. Inhabited by the micro-district of Aligre, you can enjoy the famous Beauvau market, built by the architect Lenoir in 1779. This semi-covered market is one of the oldest in the capital. Once the bloody scene of the barricades of the revolution, the Place d’Aligre is a place steeped in history that has retained its special atmosphere.

On the cultural side, you can stroll between the arches of the Viaduc des Arts, a group of arts and crafts workshops, grouped together in a unique place. This viaduct is a mecca for arts and crafts, and today houses a group of craftsmen who exercise their talents in various areas of fashion, design, decoration, culture and jewellery. Each vault, dressed in its emblematic red bricks, becomes a place of excellent know-how.
For a green walk or bike ride, you can take advantage of the Coulée Verte, a former railway line rehabilitated into gardens, linking the Château de Vincennes to Bastille.

This trendy and cultural district between the Seine and the Coulée Verte is full of trendy “néo-brasseries” and other independent boutiques that give the whole area a taste for a stroll and a holiday.