Nation
The Vibe
Grand republican civic pride meets everyday East Paris living. The square is all ceremony and bronze sculpture; two blocks in any direction returns to authentic neighborhood rhythms—market shopping, school pickups, and the kind of bistro lunch that tourists rarely find. Nation is what the 11th looks like when it grows up.
Description
The 11th/12th arrondissement junction anchored by Place de la Nation—the grand circular square where Avenue du Trône meets six radiating boulevards beneath Jules Dalou's colossal bronze 'Triumph of the Republic' (1899). The neighborhood has remained refreshingly un-touristy despite its central location: Cours de Vincennes leads east toward the Bois de Vincennes while the surrounding streets fill with neighborhood restaurants and markets. Marché d'Aligre nearby provides one of Paris's best street markets. Avenue Ledru-Rollin and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine anchor the furniture district and artist workshops.
Neighborhood Stats
Popular With
- Locals
- Market Lovers
- Families
- Food Enthusiasts
- Cyclists
Key Attributes
- Grand Square
- Market
- Residential
- Authentic
- East Paris
Food Scene
Le Souk (1 Rue Keller) brings Moroccan tagines and couscous. Bistrot Paul Bert (18 Rue Paul Bert) remains a benchmark for classic French bistro. L'Écailler du Bistrot (22 Rue Paul Bert) masters oysters and seafood next door. Bofinger (5 Rue de la Bastille) provides grand brasserie tradition since 1864. Rino (46 Rue Trousseau) delivers refined Italian.