Just east of the Marais district, the neighborhood encompassing the Place de la Bastille and the Faubourg St-Antoine stands out for its food markets, artisan workshops, and above all its historic importance as the incarnation of the French Revolutionary spirit. This itinerary shares the history, the market, the passages, and some of the best hidden shops in the neighborhood.
In this Itinerary:
– Interactive Map
– The History of the Faubourg Saint-Antoine
– Visiting the Vestiges of the Abbey
– The Passages of the Faubourg Saint-Antoine
– The Quinze-Vingts Hospital & Musketeers Barracks
– The Square Trousseau
– The Marché d’Aligre
– Practical Information for Visiting the Market
– Noteworthy Addresses: Drinking, Dining & Shopping
– Le Grand Lavoir du Marché Lenoir
– Exploring Shops & Passages North of the Rue du Faubourg St-Antoine
– To the Bastille! The History
– Today’s Place de la Bastille: From the Market to the Opera
– The Bassin de l’Arsenal
– The Viaduc des Arts
– A Quick Detour on the Rue Traversière
– The Promenade Plantée – Coulée Verte René-Dumont
– Bonus Videos
– Printable PDF
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