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Paris Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods

Paris attractions: historical quarters and trendy squares



Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods


1 Champs-Élysées
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Rank: 4 About 300

"The worlds most beautiful street"! 700 meters long, this avenue is synonymous with Paris and is characterized by the typical Parisian atmosphere filled with luxury and elegance with amazing shops and spectacular clubs, including many restaurants and...

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Address: Avenue des Champs-Elysées + Share


2 Latin Quarter
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Rank: 7 About 300

Quartier Latin or the Latin Quarter of Paris is a major tourist attraction in Paris. This area is located on the bank of the Seine River. Sorbonne University lies adjacent to this area. A large number of...

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3 Saint Germain des pres
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Rank: 16 About 300

Saint Germain des pres is a beautiful area of the 6th arrondissement of Paris and is situated around the church. This is a former Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres church. The neighborhood is home to many...

Reviewed by: Darshadana
Address: Saint Germain-de Pres + Share


4 Marais
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Rank: 17 About 300

Le Marais or the Marsh, pronounced in French is a district in Paris and was traditionally a bourgeois place. Historically popular, Le Marais is spread across some of the parts of the 3rd...

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Address: Place des Voges + Share


5 Pigalle
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Rank: 18 About 300

Pigalle is the neighborhood of Paris is well known as a Red Light District with home for strip clubs and more. This place is a definitely adults only place and is a popular tourist destination attracting many visitors each year....

Reviewed by: Laalamani
Address: Place Pigalle + Share


6 Place de la Concorde
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Rank: 23 About 300

Place de la Concorde is an impressive square situated at the heart of Paris. The square has witnesses a huge amount of history. It was created by Louix XV. Completed in 1763, the...

Reviewed by: Angha
Address: Place de la Concorde + Share


7 Montmartre
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Rank: 24 About 300

Montmartre is a historic site of the Montmartre Hill and is a famous tourist area in Paris. This place has many sightseeing, with lots of interesting events. Montmartre is a wonderful neighborhood of Paris known for lots of...

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Address: Montmartre, France + Share


8 Place Vendôme
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Rank: 27 About 300

Place Vendome is known as the most famous square in the history of France and was created in 1685 and designed by Jules-Hardouin Mansart. The arcades of the front mansions surround the square in the heart of the capital. This...

Reviewed by: Laalamani
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9 St. Michael's square
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Rank: 33 About 300

In the heart of the Latin Quarter, Saint-Michel "(Saint-Michael)" square presents a monumental fountain in the center, surrounded by several shops. In recent years it has become the ideal place to rendezvous for a drink before you reach the lively...

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Address: Place Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris + Share


10 Alexander III bridge
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Rank: 39 About 300

An imposing structure, which celebrates the alliance between Tsar Alexander III of Russia and French President Carnot. The bridge is built in Nouveau Art style and is richly decorated with representations of Medieval France, Renaissance, and modern...

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11 Bastille
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Rank: 40 About 300

The Bastille was a prison in Paris, formerly known as Bastille Saint-Antoine – Number 232, Rue Saint Antoine, and is best known for the storming of the Bastille in 14 July, 1789 along with the Tennis Court Oath,...

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Address: Place de la Bastille + Share


12 Rue de Rivoli
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Rank: 45 About 300

Rue de Rivoli is known as the famous streets of Paris, and is a commercial street where there are some of the most fashionable shops in the world. Some of the attractions to see at this street are the Musee du Louvre, the...

Reviewed by: Laalamani
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13 Belleville
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Rank: 49 About 300

Fascinating for maintaining the characteristics of the working class of Paris, Belleville has both lively streets and abandoned streets. Inside there is also a huge park that offers excellent panoramic views of the city. The area has become famous...

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14 Les Halles
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Rank: 59 About 300

Les Halles is a neighborhood in Paris in the 1er arrondissement to the south side of the Montorgueil. The place is named as its home to the large central wholesale market place, that was demolished...

Reviewed by: Darshadana
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15 Bercy
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Rank: 67 About 300

At one time, Bercy was the "wine" area of Paris, dominated by a large vineyard . Some traces of it remain in the Park, which consists of 8 well-structured and well-kept gardens where you can relax. The neighborhood is also home to the Palais...

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Address: 8-10 Cour Saint Emilion + Share


16 Canal Saint-Martin
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Rank: 68 About 300

French historical monument, it's 4.55 km long and consists of nine locks on the Seine and various iron footbridges that allow pleasant walks away from the chaos of the city center. It is characteristic to walk along the canal watching the Parisian and...

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Address: metro Jaures + Share


17 Rue de la Roquette
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Rank: 73 About 300

Founded as a suburb of Paris, Rue de la Roquette today is one of the busiest streets of the city, where you spend the best evenings filled with entertainment and a variety of different flavors. Along the road and surrounding areas there are in fact...

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18 Via Mouffetard
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Rank: 77 About 300

This street is perhaps the oldest in the city, as part of a of the Roman era. Less than a kilometer long, is flanked by shops and stalls where you can find the best of Parisian gastronomy and many brasseries, restaurants where you eat well at...

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19 ménilmontant
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Rank: 100 About 300

Ménilmontant is a neighborhood of Paris and known locally as Ménilmuche. Known as the greenest neighborhoods in Paris with many parks like the Park...

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20 Mountain avenue
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Rank: 101 About 300

Avenue Montaigne or mountain avenue is located in the so-called "Golden Triangle" of Paris and is known as the most important area dedicated to shopping. Along the way you will find the worlds most prestigious showcases in the world, Chanel, Versace,...

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Address: Avenue Montaigne + Share

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