SAINT-AMBROISE

Halfway between Oberkampf and the Canal Saint-Martin, the Saint-Ambroise district is the peaceful and residential corner of the 11^th arrondissement.

Centrally located and surrounded by the liveliness of the surrounding streets, Saint-Ambroise is a great place to live. We particularly appreciate its historical and cultural position as well as its pleasant green spaces such as the Maurice-Gardette square. On Boulevard Voltaire, you will discover the imposing Saint-Ambroise church, which gives its name to the district. This monument built by the architect Théodore Ballu in the 19^th century mixes the neo-romanesque and neo-gothic movements and marks its presence by its enormous bell towers.
For an original escapade, we like to go to the Atelier des Lumières, offering immersive exhibitions. Housed in a former foundry, it is a guaranteed journey through the artists’ paintings that cover the walls, floors and ceilings.

Saint-Ambroise is both a cultural and family district where life is good.

ROQUETTE

Located on the edge of Bastille and the Père Lachaise cemetery, the Roquette district has become the heart of the Parisian nightlife.

Formerly a penitentiary district, Roquette now has a radiant face, popular with young people for its friendly and trendy atmosphere. With its maze of small, typically Parisian streets, it is home to trendy galleries and countless bars and restaurants that attract night owls and art lovers. Known for its festive atmosphere, rue de Lappe was popularised in the 1980s by great artists and musicians, giving it its title of Parisian nightlife mecca. A parade of mythical establishments can be seen there, inviting Saturday nights to enjoy its unique atmosphere. Inhabited by the square of La Roquette, the district benefits from a splendid green setting. We particularly appreciate its flowerbeds, its palm trees, its pretty belvedere and its majestic cascading fountain.

A lively and festive district ideal for a stroll by day or a night out.

CHARONNE I PAUL BERT

Nestled between the Place de la Bastille and the Place de la Nation, the Charonne I Paul Bert district is protected from the madness of Paris.

A small district in the 11^th arrondissement, it is appreciated for its charm and its preserved authenticity. Its village-like atmosphere invites you to stroll through its streets, where you will discover gourmet, avant-garde and notorious addresses. Inspired by its creative air, the district is home to beautiful galleries and artists of a new kind. We particularly appreciate the Arts Factory gallery which exhibits hundreds of retrospectives of contemporary artists in a loft. For a plant-based tour, we visit the Émile-Gallé gardens and its cross-shaped paths, allowing us to enjoy the variety of its landscapes. Known for hosting one of the seven largest sundials in Europe, we also notice its many modern sculptures in Bourgogne limestone.

A particular atmosphere between modernization and Parisian tradition, for this district where the most popular addresses of the capital flourish.

FLANDRES

Located in the 19^th arrondissement, the Flandres district enjoys an arty atmosphere thanks to its proximity to the Ourcq canal.

Famous for its renovated post-industrial buildings, the Flandres district is known for its sculptural architecture, such as the Flandre Organs. Designed by architect Martin Van Trek, they are over 120 metres high and impress with their mirror symmetry. The district is a veritable canvas for artists who express themselves on the facades of buildings, street furniture and bridges, offering ephemeral and sometimes monumental works of art in the streets.
Housed in the city’s former funeral parlour, the Centquatre, a space for cultural cooperation, hosts the annual Circulation festival, dedicated to young European photography. The district is also home to numerous food shops, organic grocery shops, summer terraces and local wine shops, creating a friendly, warm and pleasant environment for the residents to enjoy.

Resolutely modern and urban, the Flandres district seduces by its vitality and its ambient multi-culturalism.

IVRY-SUR-SEINE

Barely 5 km from Paris, Ivry-sur-Seine is a multicultural commune offering a rich architectural diversity linked, in part, to its industrial past.

The town, which borders the capital, is impressive for its geometrically shaped, non-conformist buildings, which give the architectural landscape a dynamic character.
On the Place de la République, you can see the Jeanne Hachette residential tower, an emblematic figure of the Beauvais resistance in the 15th century. This work was designed by Renée Gailhoustet, the city’s chief architect at the time. In collaboration with Jean Renaudie, she completely rethought the town centre’s urban plan. This project gave rise to the Jeanne Hachette shopping centre, for which it is internationally renowned.
Ivry-sur-Seine is a resolutely attractive town with its shops, markets and cultural centres such as the Manufacture des Œillets theatre and its eclectic programme. The city has also preserved its heritage linked to the manufacturing industry. Today, its renovated loft buildings create a contrast between industrial and modernist constructions.

A culturally rich city, which offers an ideal living environment for families or young people.

CHATOU

Near Paris and the Hauts-de-Seine department, Chatou, the town of the Impressionists, enjoys an ideal environment between the Seine and the countryside.

Entering the city via the Chatou bridge, the magic of the city is instantly apparent thanks to the change of scenery offered by the banks of the Seine and its deep blue-green reflections. It is in this natural setting, between river, greenery and dance halls that impressionism was born. Renoir, Monet and Manet all immersed themselves in this changing environment where the play of light inspired their art. The arrival of the railway, linking Saint-Lazare to Le Pecq, transformed Chatou into a playground for artists and became a holiday resort for Parisians fleeing the capital.
Today, the town is firmly rooted on the banks of the Seine, with the Île des Impressionnistes, its banks and its effervescent antique and ham fair, a must for lovers of antiques and design. The commune offers a peaceful and pleasant living environment with its many schools, its market and its restaurants. It is not to be outdone in terms of culture and is home to the La Fournaise museum and the emblematic Louis Jouvet cinema. The Maison Levanneur is home to the Galerie Bessières, a modern art gallery exhibiting international artists such as Shawn Huckins, Stephen Ormandy and Christopher Kuhn.

A charming city, steeped in history and culture, conducive to a peaceful family life.

PORTE SAINT-DENIS I PARADIS

Located in the 10^th arrondissement near the Grands Boulevards, the Porte Saint-Denis I Paradis district has a popular and lively atmosphere.

Lively and colourful, the district has a multicultural atmosphere, inviting trendy places and good restaurants to take up residence there. Appreciated for its world cuisine and its still little-known gastronomic establishments, the district has become the little Eldorado of food-lovers.
Entering through the arches of the Porte Saint-Denis, you will discover charming little passages and some superb Art Nouveau buildings. For a stopover in Pondicherry, take the Brady Passage, also called “Little India”. A veritable Ali Baba’s cave, it offers spices, incense, clay and other exotic products that will take you on an olfactive world tour in a few moments. Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, renamed “rue de la soif”, is home to numerous bars and cafés with a relaxed atmosphere where people like to meet at the end of the day.

A new trendy district to the delight of its residents.

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.