SAINT-AMBROISE

Halfway between Oberkampf and the Canal Saint-Martin, the Saint-Ambroise district is the peaceful and residential corner of the 11th 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 19th 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.

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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.

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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 11th 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.

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FLANDRES

Located in the 19th 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.

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