République, a truly working class area of Paris Stay in a short-term rental apartment in the heart of a lively district and get a sense of the Parisian soul and its eternal spirit of protest A historically lively district Initially, Place de la République was known as Place du Château d’Eau, the name of the fountain that stood there at the time, and was renamed to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution. Its location corresponds to the old stronghold of Porte du Temple, which was one of the entrances to Paris in the Middle Ages. This fountain, known as the Château d’Eau fountain, was not simply a decorative object, as it served as a water tower supplying the Temple and the Marais districts with water. It was moved in 1867 and can now be found in front of the Grande Halle de ..
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République
République, a truly working class area of Paris Stay in a short-term rental apartment in the heart of a lively district and get a sense of the Parisian soul and its eternal spirit of protest A historically lively district Initially, Place de la République was known as Place du Château d’Eau, the name of the fountain that stood there at the time, and was renamed to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution. Its location corresponds to the old stronghold of Porte du Temple, which was one of the entrances to Paris in the Middle Ages. This fountain, known as the Château d’Eau fountain, was not simply a decorative object, as it served as a water tower supplying the Temple and the Marais districts with water. It was moved in 1867 and can now be found in front of the Grande Halle de la Villette. At the end of the 17th century, Boulevard du Temple was dotted with a large number of little theaters and puppet shows, and was also enlivened by public entertainers, animal trainers, and acrobats. A district of Paris that gets people talking Now a mecca for demonstrations, this district allows a wind of freedom to persist, even through the little stores specializing in souvenirs or food. Unusual attractions include the oldest indoor market in Paris at 39 Rue de Bretagne, the Marché des Enfants Rouges. This funny name (which means "Market of the Red Children" in English) came from the orphanage that used to be next door and where the children wore red. At this market, you can do your shopping as well as have lunch. On Rue Léon Jouhaux, a stone's throw from the square, stands the Jean Vérines barracks, now home to the Garde Républicaine. A site like no other. Not far away, on Rue Amelot, you can admire the magnificent facade of the Cirque d'Hiver, constructed in 1852 and listed as a historic monument. Without a doubt, the most central area for visiting Paris République is very busy, stands at the intersection of major roads, and has a good bus network and metro service to make visiting Paris easy. You will have no trouble finding somewhere to eat at a reasonable price. In the République district, you can enjoy the benefits of a stay in central Paris. Take a look at our selection of rental apartments in the area.