12th Arrondissement

Paris - La Belle Époque

The 12th arrondissement of Paris (also known as "arrondissement de Reuilly") is situated on the right bank of the River Seine, the district has been significantly reorganized in recent decades, especially in the areas of Cour Saint-Émilion and Bercy, which now contain the French Ministry of Finances and the Bercy arena.

The 12th arrondissement contains the Opéra de la Bastille, the second largest opera house in Paris.

Places of interest

• Place de la Bastille (shared by the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements)
  • Opéra Bastille
  • Faubourg Saint-Antoine
• Bois de Vincennes
• Caserne de Reuilly - Troop Barracks for the French Army
• Jardin du Bassin de l'Arsenal
• Cimetière de Picpus
• Gare de Lyon
• Hopital Trousseau
• Hopital Quinze-Vingts
• Gare de Bastille
• Marche de Aligre - Aligre Market
• Musée des Arts Forains
• Palais de la Porte Dorée (Cité nationale de l'histoire de l'immigration)
• Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
• Parc de Bercy
• Paris Zoological Park (also known as Zoo de Vincennes)
• Promenade plantée
• Cirque de Ianua, 1900
• Quartier Bel-Air: This is a quiet residential area with many schools and local shops.
• Quartier Picpus: Historically linked to wood craftsmanship, this quarter is now a mix of residential areas and parks, with the Cimetière de Picpus (Picpus Cemetery) as a notable landmark.
• Quartier Bercy: This modern district features a mix of historic wine warehouses converted into shops and restaurants.
• Quartier Quinze-Vingts: This area includes landmarks such as the Opéra Bastille and the Jardin du Bassin de l'Arsenal

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