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PARIS 12TH DISTRICT
Key Numbers
9 126 €
Price per meter squared
141 275
Population
6,4 km²
Area
Unusual and unmissable places
Marché d'Aligre
This lively market is much more than just a place to shop. Explore the three distinct sections - one devoted to food, another to birds and flowers, and the third to antiques and secondhand goods. Prepare to be charmed by the lively atmosphere, the diversity of vendors and the hidden treasures.
Cinémathèque française
This famous cinematheque houses a vast collection of films, film posters and other cinematographic objects. Explore the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions or attend a screening in its historic theater.
Parc Floral de Paris
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this magnificent botanical garden. Stroll through themed gardens, admire the diversity of the flora and witness the seasonal blooms.
Bois de Vincennes
Escape the urban landscape and explore Paris's largest public park. Rent a boat, have a picnic, visit the zoological and botanical gardens or simply relax amidst the greenery.
Opéra National de Paris - Bastille
Admire the grandeur of this modern opera house, known for its varied program of operas, ballets and recitals. Join a guided tour or attend a performance for a memorable cultural experience.
Marché d'Aligre
This lively market is much more than just a place to shop. Explore the three distinct sections - one devoted to food, another to birds and flowers, and the third to antiques and secondhand goods. Prepare to be charmed by the lively atmosphere, the diversity of vendors and the hidden treasures.
Cinémathèque française
This famous cinematheque houses a vast collection of films, film posters and other cinematographic objects. Explore the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions or attend a screening in its historic theater.
Parc Floral de Paris
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this magnificent botanical garden. Stroll through themed gardens, admire the diversity of the flora and witness the seasonal blooms.
Bois de Vincennes
Escape the urban landscape and explore Paris's largest public park. Rent a boat, have a picnic, visit the zoological and botanical gardens or simply relax amidst the greenery.
Opéra National de Paris - Bastille
Admire the grandeur of this modern opera house, known for its varied program of operas, ballets and recitals. Join a guided tour or attend a performance for a memorable cultural experience.
Marché d'Aligre
This lively market is much more than just a place to shop. Explore the three distinct sections - one devoted to food, another to birds and flowers, and the third to antiques and secondhand goods. Prepare to be charmed by the lively atmosphere, the diversity of vendors and the hidden treasures.
Cinémathèque française
This famous cinematheque houses a vast collection of films, film posters and other cinematographic objects. Explore the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions or attend a screening in its historic theater.
Parc Floral de Paris
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this magnificent botanical garden. Stroll through themed gardens, admire the diversity of the flora and witness the seasonal blooms.
Bois de Vincennes
Escape the urban landscape and explore Paris's largest public park. Rent a boat, have a picnic, visit the zoological and botanical gardens or simply relax amidst the greenery.
Opéra National de Paris - Bastille
Admire the grandeur of this modern opera house, known for its varied program of operas, ballets and recitals. Join a guided tour or attend a performance for a memorable cultural experience.
Marché d'Aligre
This lively market is much more than just a place to shop. Explore the three distinct sections - one devoted to food, another to birds and flowers, and the third to antiques and secondhand goods. Prepare to be charmed by the lively atmosphere, the diversity of vendors and the hidden treasures.
Cinémathèque française
This famous cinematheque houses a vast collection of films, film posters and other cinematographic objects. Explore the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions or attend a screening in its historic theater.
Parc Floral de Paris
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this magnificent botanical garden. Stroll through themed gardens, admire the diversity of the flora and witness the seasonal blooms.
Bois de Vincennes
Escape the urban landscape and explore Paris's largest public park. Rent a boat, have a picnic, visit the zoological and botanical gardens or simply relax amidst the greenery.
Opéra National de Paris - Bastille
Admire the grandeur of this modern opera house, known for its varied program of operas, ballets and recitals. Join a guided tour or attend a performance for a memorable cultural experience.
Marché d'Aligre
This lively market is much more than just a place to shop. Explore the three distinct sections - one devoted to food, another to birds and flowers, and the third to antiques and secondhand goods. Prepare to be charmed by the lively atmosphere, the diversity of vendors and the hidden treasures.
Cinémathèque française
This famous cinematheque houses a vast collection of films, film posters and other cinematographic objects. Explore the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions or attend a screening in its historic theater.
Parc Floral de Paris
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this magnificent botanical garden. Stroll through themed gardens, admire the diversity of the flora and witness the seasonal blooms.
Bois de Vincennes
Escape the urban landscape and explore Paris's largest public park. Rent a boat, have a picnic, visit the zoological and botanical gardens or simply relax amidst the greenery.
Opéra National de Paris - Bastille
Admire the grandeur of this modern opera house, known for its varied program of operas, ballets and recitals. Join a guided tour or attend a performance for a memorable cultural experience.
Marché d'Aligre
This lively market is much more than just a place to shop. Explore the three distinct sections - one devoted to food, another to birds and flowers, and the third to antiques and secondhand goods. Prepare to be charmed by the lively atmosphere, the diversity of vendors and the hidden treasures.
Cinémathèque française
This famous cinematheque houses a vast collection of films, film posters and other cinematographic objects. Explore the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions or attend a screening in its historic theater.
Parc Floral de Paris
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this magnificent botanical garden. Stroll through themed gardens, admire the diversity of the flora and witness the seasonal blooms.
Bois de Vincennes
Escape the urban landscape and explore Paris's largest public park. Rent a boat, have a picnic, visit the zoological and botanical gardens or simply relax amidst the greenery.
Opéra National de Paris - Bastille
Admire the grandeur of this modern opera house, known for its varied program of operas, ballets and recitals. Join a guided tour or attend a performance for a memorable cultural experience.
Did you know?
The birthplace of French Street Art
Believe it or not, the Bercy district was once a huge wine warehouse. Today, it has been transformed into a modern district with a park, shopping center and several cultural institutions. The architecture of some of the buildings still bears witness to the district's past.
Celebrities
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867)
Renowned French poet, considered a pioneer of the Symbolist movement. He lived at various addresses in the 12th arrondissement, including rue de Lyon and rue de l'Ourcq, where he often took refuge from his creditors.
Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Influential French artist known for his vibrant use of color and innovative techniques. He lived at 19 Quai Saint-Bernard from 1908 to 1917, a period marked by his experimentation with Fauvism.
Sadi Carnot (1796-1832)
Renowned French physicist and engineer, considered the "founding father of thermodynamics". He lived at 12 rue de Charenton during his stay in Paris, making a significant contribution to the development of steam engines and the understanding of heat and work.
Gustave Eiffel (1832-1927)
Renowned French architect and engineer, best known for designing the Eiffel Tower. He lived at 59 rue Claude-Decazes for several years, a crucial period in his career.
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