Built in 1900 as part of the Universal Exhibition, famous for its belfry otherwise known as the clock tower, the Gare de Lyon is the epicenter of this district with its great architectural diversity.

There are indeed opulent buildings in the Haussmann style, office buildings barely out of the ground, facilities from the 80s and 90s, including working-class housing estates from the beginning of the 20th century. Crossed by the Coulée Verte built on the old railway line of the Vincennes train, it is a refreshing walk in the middle of the roofs of the city. Under the arches of the viaduct, craftsmen and artists share the vaults to express their talents.

Finally, not far from the Gare de Lyon is also rue Crémieux, recognizable by its cute little colorful houses that delight Instagrammers…

The name of the district originates with the construction of the Church of the Madeleine in a neo-classical architectural style, resembling a Greek temple. Located on its solemn rectangular square, this place offers an exceptional setting.

It is also an important political center with the presence of remarkable buildings such as the Élysée Palace, the Hotel Beauvau or the United States Embassy.

District coveted for its central location, for its cultural and architectural richness. High standing apartments are very popular with Parisians. Numerous brands, boutiques, restaurants and delicatessens line the typically Haussmannian streets and offer a most prestigious living environment.

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.

The inhabitants of this district enjoy a peaceful but dynamic setting at the same time. Parks and gardens such as Square Paul-Grimaud and Parc Kellermann as well as charming places such as the city of flowers or the poplar district have been attracting Parisians wishing to get away from the tumultuous center for several years now.

Parc Montsouris running along the neighborhood on the left is also a must. English-style park which extends over 15 hectares between the Porte de Gentilly and the Porte d’Arcueil, it was designed by the engineer Alphand in 1860 and is a historic place, just like the famous restaurant within it: le pavillon du lac. The colorful dead ends and the omnipresent vegetation of the district offer charming walks to passing visitors and locals.

Public transport makes it easy to reach the center of Paris, in particular by lines 6 and 7 of the metro and the RER B.

Placed on the old slaughterhouses of Vaugirard and not very touristy, the district hosts pretty dead ends with country airs and reserves hidden addresses, in a calm environment. The Villa Santos-Dumont created in 1926 by the architect Raphaël Paynot is probably one of the most beautiful neighborhood streets, with its houses and studio windows covered in greenery. Several artists have lived there, including the painter Fernand Léger, the Italian mosaicist Gatti and the sculptor Zadkine, a few meters from the former residence of Georges Brassens.

Also, the Georges Brassens park offers country walks around its garden of scents, its apiary and its Pinot Noir grape vines, whose vinification and bottling take place in the basement of the former town hall of Grenelle. Every Saturday and Sunday, the old Halle aux Chevaux has an old book market as well as many activities for children.

A rural area with an airy and residential living environment, very popular with families.

If all Parisians know the Rotonde de Stalingrad, the immense terrace of the 25° Est and the games of petanque at the edge of the canal, the district reserves very beautiful surprises to those which venture a little further. Inaugurated in 1808 by Napoleon, the Bassin de la Villette, the largest artificial body of water in Paris, was intended to provide a supply of drinking water to Paris. Since then, it has naturally become a place for strolling and leisure. Every summer, it becomes a seaside resort or a giant swimming pool thanks to Paris Plage.

Marked by the electrical and transport industry, the Vaugirard-Citroën district is full of highlights of its history. A veritable hive of workers for 60 years, the Citroën factories today present a paradox of rich and varied gardens. The architects Patrick Berger, Jean-François Jodry and Jean-Paul Viguier and the landscape designers Gilles Clément and Allain Provost have emphasized the perpetual movement of the gardens, linked together by water, which creates an island of greenery favorable to relax and dream.

Not far away, in the village factory, it is the bleach that took its source in the 18th century. Opposite, a section of the Petit Ceinture has been converted into a green and artistic promenade. Finally, the Parc des Expositions is home to the largest urban farm in the world, and offers, nestled on its rooftop, a restaurant and a bar signed “Le Perchoir” which offer a panoramic view of the capital. Also, the site offers educational visits, workshops and rental of plots of land for the inhabitants of the surroundings.

Crossed from east to west by the Avenue Daumesnil, from which it takes its name, this district of the 12th arrondissement is undergoing a complete renewal. Gaining in reputation, it welcomes in its streets a multitude of small boutiques and food shops, giving rise to some notorious addresses. Among them, the rue du Rendez-Vous, known for its fresh and local produce shops.

There are many places of interest such as the prestigious Ecole Boulle and the National Museum of the History of Immigration in the Palais de la Porte-Dorée. Representative of the Art Deco style, this monument with its magnificent gates designed by Jean Prouvé, features rhythmic and monumental sculptures by Alfred Auguste on its façade.

Located a stone’s throw from the Bois de Vincennes, the district also offers lovers of green spaces the possibility of escaping for a few moments to the banks of Lake Daumesnil and taking advantage of this immensity of greenery and its many activities.

A former small village where King Dagobert had a royal residence, this district is ideal for families looking for greenery. Well served by public transport and just one metro station from the Gare de Lyon, the district is bordered by the lively rue de Reuilly and the calm countryside of the planted promenade. The Viaduc des Arts, a former railway line that has been transformed into a veritable green artery, welcomes joggers and families who let themselves be carried to the Jardin de Reuilly: a green space designed by the architect Pierre Colboc and the landscape architects François-Xavier Mousquet, Philippe Thomas and Thierry Louf. The small Reuilly barracks, unique in its kind, which preserves the remains of the former ice cream factory, is also worth a visit.