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.

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.

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.

Bounded by the rue d’Oberkampf, this ancient artery of the city is one of those charming and lively places that transforms into a festive institution at night. Populated by small independent shops, we like to stroll through its pretty decorating boutiques or its old bookshops. The district hides many treasures as you walk down its many cul-de-sacs, where former workshops have been transformed into industrial lofts. The Durmar housing estate, a cheerful country-style bric-a-brac where many craftsmen’s workshops have been set up, is one of them. The same atmosphere can be found in the cité du Figuier, where you can discover colourful New York loft-style facades in the middle of lush vegetation.

Known for its nightlife, this district is a nest of live music. It is home to many institutions such as the Nouveau Casino concert hall, which has a pronounced taste for the underground and hosts major international artists every year. There are also a number of discotheques and bars with a relaxed atmosphere, typical of this district.

A clever mix of nightlife and family life.

The École Militaire district is full of buildings with remarkable architecture: the “Arum Building”, a spectacular Art Nouveau building by the architect Octave Raquin, or the “Three-pointed Star”, located on the Place de Fontenoy, a jewel of modernist architecture which hosts the Maison de l’Unesco. Dating from 1955, this exceptional work was designed by the architects Bernard Zehrfuss, Marcel Breuer and Pier Luigi Nervi. 40 years later, Tadao Ando built a meditation space symbolising peace.

Finally, nestled in the vegetation of the rue Babylone, we stop in front of the unusual architecture of the mythical art house cinema La Pagode. Lodged in a breathtaking house inspired by Japan, this cinema, which is very popular with film buffs and has been closed since 2015, is due to reopen its doors very soon.

A promise of a peaceful life in a privileged setting.

Extending over more than twenty hectares, the Jardin des Plantes park is a green lung in the heart of Paris. Home to the National Museum of Natural History, it also houses a menagerie with thousands of animal species. Formerly known as the “King’s Garden”, it is now a green space well known to Parisians for its English or French gardens and its greenhouses which house exotic plants.

Not far from there, the small steep alleys invite us to stroll like the rue Mouffetard, one of the oldest streets in Paris. It exudes a typical and charming atmosphere, which you will be happy to soak up with its old signs and its many restaurants. The district is endowed with an exceptional historical heritage, such as the Arènes de Lutèce on rue Monge, one of the only heritages of the Gallo-Roman era still visible in Paris. On Place du Puits de l’Ermite, the Grande Mosquée de Paris, the oldest mosque in France, is located. At its centre is a sublime patio surrounded by sculpted arcades and the prayer room decorated with mosaics and woodwork.

With its historical elements mixed with today’s dynamism, this rich neighbourhood on the left bank is a brilliant refuge for families and students who will find green spaces, universities and a multitude of coffee shops.

Originally rural, the district was gentrified under the work of Baron Haussmann, then under the influence of the Universal Exhibitions of the 19th century. The emblem of the district, the Eiffel Tower, built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel, echoes the industrial revolution of the time. At its feet, the Champs de Mars and its immense lawns invite us to admire its sparkles at nightfall.

A peaceful area for its residents, popular for its many food shops. Especially those on rue de Grenelle or rue Cler, famous for its Sunday market. At number 28, don’t miss the old horse butcher’s shop which has retained its decor dating from 1925.

There are also very beautiful Art Nouveau buildings, rather rare in the capital, including two designed by the architect Jules Lavirotte. Recognized for their exuberant, asymmetrical and unbalanced facades, they contrast with Haussmannian homogeneity.

A definitely opulent and family-friendly place to live.

In the heart of the left bank, this bourgeois-looking district offers a privileged family environment. A walk that oscillates between green spaces and Haussmann architecture, while offering many leisure activities. Rue de Rennes runs north to Square Boucicaut, the perfect place for a “green” break, an alfresco lunch or a family walk. To the south is the Gare Montparnasse offering easy access to the West of France, ideal for a weekend getaway.

Very close to Saint-Placide station, stands the majestic Notre-Dame-Des-Champs church of Romanesque inspiration, whose metal frame was made by Gustave Eiffel. It is dressed in impressive volumes punctuated by a row of columns. Rue Saint-Placide and Rue du Cherche-Midi enliven the district with boutiques, concept stores and renowned brands. In addition, the district preserves its local shops such as bookstores, florists, grocery stores, thus offering residents the field of possibilities.

A dynamic district, home to beautiful facades, bistros and charming shops. In short, real treasures to discover!

Formerly a cargo port, Arsenal became a marina in 1983 and is connected to the network of Parisian canals. Marked by its coastal atmosphere, its pontoons, its harbor master’s office, its seagulls and its seafood restaurants, it transports us to a completely different universe. Along its banks, we discover pretty gardens with sculptures and flowery pergolas in spring. Designed by landscape architect Serge Eyzat and architect Philippe Mathieux, the garden unfolds in a system of terraces inspired by the South of France. A veritable green amphitheater, this garden, which is very popular with Parisians, is a privileged place to stroll.

On Boulevard Morland, we stop in front of the Pavillon de l’Arsenal, center of urban planning and architecture, inviting us to understand the evolution of Paris and its history on urban planning. Built in 1879, this former gunpowder factory was converted into an archive centre, where you can now admire its permanent collections, its huge model and its temporary exhibitions. The Arsenal pavilion also houses a bookstore dedicated to architecture as well as a huge photo library.

A flagship district of the Capital thanks to its central location near the Seine and the Place de la Bastille where tourists, joggers, residents and workers intermingle in an atmosphere that is both urban and bucolic.