Bastille
11th & 12th Arr.
Local Paris with a proper night out attached.
- Lively
- Unpretentious
- Local
AtmosphereLively, unpretentious, evening-focused
Price level€€
WalkabilityFlat and easy
TransportMetro Bastille (lines 1, 5, 8)
Local highlights
What makes it worth staying here
- 01Marché d'Aligre, one of the best market streets in Paris
- 02Rue de Lappe and Rue de la Roquette after dark
- 03Coulée verte René-Dumont, the elevated garden walk
- 04Opéra Bastille for an evening performance
- 05Wine bars and neo-bistros around Rue Paul Bert
Who it suits
Best for
- ◆Groups of friends
- ◆Nightlife
- ◆Food markets
- ◆Repeat visitors
Worth knowing
Skip if...
- ·Skip if you want quiet weekend nights.
- ·Skip if you want landmarks on your doorstep.
- ·Skip if you are traveling with very young children.
What works
Strengths
- +Strong, non-touristy nightlife within walking distance of hotels
- +Excellent transit, with three metro lines converging here
- +Local-feeling without being remote
Fair warning
Tradeoffs
- −Loud on weekend nights around Rue de Lappe
- −The square itself is a traffic circle, not a place to linger
- −Fewer classic-Paris sights inside the neighborhood
Food scene
Neo-bistros, the Marché d'Aligre, wine bars, and a strong cluster of natural wine spots.
Nightlife
Genuine local nightlife: bars, small clubs and late dinners.
Family friendliness
Fine by day; nights get loud.
Safety notes
Very safe; busy well past midnight on weekends
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