Charonne, a breath of fresh air in central Paris. It is a rustic neighborhood in the heart of Paris, popular with "bobos" (bourgeois bohemians) and modern families. Authenticity guaranteed! A provincial district. A stone's throw from the beltway, to the northeast of Paris. This small square of greenery is known for its provincial charm. With its bell tower, cobblestone streets, old-style streetlights, and low, vine-covered houses, Charonne has the feel of a rural village. The small, residential houses made of sandstone or brick are typical of this area. Many homes even have small gardens - a rare thing in Paris! The "Campagne à Paris" (country life in Paris) development, constructed in 1907, is typical of the homes in the area. Charonne is a residential, family neighborho..
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Charonne
Charonne, a breath of fresh air in central Paris. It is a rustic neighborhood in the heart of Paris, popular with "bobos" (bourgeois bohemians) and modern families. Authenticity guaranteed! A provincial district. A stone's throw from the beltway, to the northeast of Paris. This small square of greenery is known for its provincial charm. With its bell tower, cobblestone streets, old-style streetlights, and low, vine-covered houses, Charonne has the feel of a rural village. The small, residential houses made of sandstone or brick are typical of this area. Many homes even have small gardens - a rare thing in Paris! The "Campagne à Paris" (country life in Paris) development, constructed in 1907, is typical of the homes in the area. Charonne is a residential, family neighborhood and attracts "bobos" in the evenings and on the weekends. Several artists have also passed through this charming area of the capital. Tracing your way back to famous celebrities One of the district's main attractions is the famous Père Lachaise cemetery. You can visit the graves of famous people or historical figures, such as Jim Morrison, Victor Hugo, Apollinaire, and Frédéric Chopin. At the bottom of a small set of stairs descending between the houses, in Place Edith-Piaf, a bronze statue pays tribute to the neighborhood's "Little Sparrow." The Debrousse gardens, the former property of the Duchess of Orléans, are home to the unusual Pavillon de l’Ermitage. The Regency-style architecture and ornate, somewhat kitsch, decoration of this original building are sure to fascinate visitors. In the evenings and on the weekends, the Charonne district comes to life, mainly in a street by the same name, which runs as far as Bastille. The street and the surrounding areas are full of quaint bars, working class restaurants, and art galleries, which attract the capital's young "bobos" (bourgeois bohemians). A residential area You will find everything you need in this residential, family district: businesses, grocery stores, restaurants, newsstands, pharmacies, etc. Charonne station, which serves the area via line 9, is unfortunately famous for the drama of February 8, 1962, when 8 people lost their lives. Access to the district is also available via the Philippe Auguste (line 2), Alexandre Dumas (line 2) and Père Lachaise (lines 2 and 3) stations. If you want to visit the Charonne district during your stay in Paris, take a look at our selection of furnished apartments to rent in Paris.