11th Arrondissment

Paris - La Belle Époque

Situated on the Right Bank of the River Seine, the 11th is one of the most densely populated urban districts not just of Paris, but of any European city.

The 11th arrondissement of Paris (XIe arrondissement) is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. In spoken French, the arrondissement is referred to as le onzième ([ɔ̃zjɛm]; "the eleventh").

The arrondissement, called Popincourt, is situated on the right bank of the River Seine. It is one of the most densely populated urban districts of any European city. It is the best-served Parisian arrondissement in terms of number of Métro stations, at 25.

Its borders are marked by three large squares: the Place de la République to the northwest, the Place de la Bastille to the southwest, as well as the Place de la Nation to the southeast.

The 11th arrondissement is a varied and engaging area. To the west lies the Place de la République, which is linked to the Place de la Bastille, in the east, by the sweeping, tree-lined Boulevard Richard-Lenoir, with its large markets and children's parks. The Place de la Bastille and the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine are full of fashionable cafés, restaurants, as well as nightlife; they also contain a range of boutiques and galleries. The Oberkampf district to the north is another popular area for nightlife. The east is more residential, with more wholesale commerce, while the areas around Boulevard Voltaire and Avenue Parmentier are livelier crossroads for the local community. In recent years this area has emerged as one of the trendiest parts of Paris.

In 1905 there were 205,000 people living in the 11th arrondissement.

Places of interest

• Quartier de la Follie Merricourt (41)
• Quartier Saint Ambroise 42
• Quartier Roquette (43)
• Quartier Sainte-Marguerite (44)
• Cirque d'hiver
• Église Saint-Ambroise
• ESCP-EAP
• Place de la Bastille - 1900
• Pass Theirre
• La Fleur Parfaite

People of Interest

• Versancia

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