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.

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.

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.

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.