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The 12th arrondissement of Paris (XII e arrondissement) is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. Situated on the right bank of the River Seine, it is the easternmost arrondissement of Paris, as well as the largest by area.
- Opera de La Bastille
- Gare de Lyon – A Belle Epoque Wonder
- Novotel Paris Gare de Lyon
- Bois de Vincennes
- Goralska Résidences Hotel
- Marché d'Aligre
- Hotel Le Marceau Bastille
- Palais de La Porte Dorée & Aquarium
- Hotel Elysée Gare de Lyon
- Chic Shopping at Bercy Village
Outside the Bastille Opera, photo by Mark Craft This famous opera house was built to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution in 1989. Located on Place de la Bastille, the modernistic opera house can accommodate thousands of happy opera-goers. Before or after the show wander to one of the many cafes and restaurants in the area, or...
Gare de Lyon clock tower, photo by Mark Craft Built for the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900, the Gare de Lyon is considered a classic example of Belle Époque architecture. You may notice that the large exterior clock tower bears a striking resemblance to London's Big Ben. The high-speed TGV train station serves routes to southern and eastern F...
It's not that often that we recommend a Novotel hotel in Paris, but this one gets a high rating from guests and we like the location right next door to Gare de Lyon. It's big, and even has an underground parking garage. Service and rooms are quite good, sort of that corporate-friendly. Our Rating — Highly Rated • 2 Rue Hector Malot • 12th Arrondiss...
In the Bois de Vincennes, photo by Mark Craft 2,500 acres of parkland make Bois de Vincennes the largest public park in Paris. To give this some perspective, it's three times the size of NYC's Central Park. Thanks to the initiative of Emperor Napoleon III (in the mid 19th century), it's an important hub of leisure activities, with the recently refu...
Though the Goralska is technically in the 4th Arrondissement, it is situated on the west bank of theBassin de l'Arsenal and its rooms overlook the waterway. A "résidence"hotel means that the is made up of spacious suites. The hotel has garnered a very high approval rating from guests. Our Rating — Superb-Plus ! • 7 Boulevard Bourdon • on the border...
The Aligre Market, photo by Mark Craft Marché d'Aligre is three markets in one. First, it's a market street filled with stores like boulangeries, cheesemongers, fish sellers. Second, Aligre also features a daily street market with booths filling the ruein front of the stores. Third, Aligre holds one more secret — one of the few remaining covered ma...
Following a renovation, everything is sparkly and modern at the Marceau Bastille. The 55 rooms are themed "urban" or "green", as in eco-friendly. Found in a nice location partway between the bassin and the gare. Our Rating — Superb • 13 Rue Jules Cesar • 12th Arrondissement
A clownfish at the aquarium, photo Palais de la Porte Dorée It's a palace, it's a museum, it's an aquarium: all rolled into one. Originally built for the Paris Colonial Exposition of 1931, the Palais de la Porte Doréenow houses the History of Immigration Museum as well as a tropical aquarium. Both are open to the public. Come to see the fish, the a...
Fresh, modern decor in a red and white theme. In a lovely building located partway between the bassin and the gare. Why the hotel includes "elysée"in its name is a marketing mystery, since the boulevard of that name is on the other side of Paris. Our Rating — Highly Rated • 234 rue de Bercy • 12th Arrondissement
Lights at Bercy Village, photo Wikimedia by Grook da Oger Bercy, a quartier in the 12th Arrondissement, was once famous for the warehouses that wine sellers used for storing their liquid gold. In recent years there's been a renaissance in culture and commerce. Don't miss the linear, modern and pleasing Parc de Bercy. Bercy Village is home to many F...
Explore the 12th arrondissement of Paris, including the guide to its top attractions, bars, restaurants, accommodation, and more.
Feb 19, 2022 · You may not be familiar with it, but it has a lot waiting to be discovered by both first-time visitors and well-traveled tourists. The 12th arrondissement of Paris has plenty to offer visitors, and this guide will point out the best attractions, restaurants, and accommodation options.
Jun 26, 2019 · Paris' 12th arrondissement (district) is a somewhat lesser-known part of the city that notably houses historic train station Gare de Lyon and the Bois de Vincennes, an enormous park known as Paris' "lungs".
- Courtney Traub
Head for south-eastern Paris to explore the many different sides of the 12th arrondissement: vast green spaces for enjoying nature, a past as Paris’s artisan quarter which still resonates today, and a rich heritage, with sites updated to become hubs of urban life.
Jan 9, 2024 · Paris's 12th arrondissement is a peaceful neighborhood where life is good: between the great ideas for strolls, the good addresses and the surprising activities that await us, this Parisian...
