Batignolles
A calm, green village on the northwest edge of central Paris.
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The short version
Genteel, residential, village-like
- ·Families
- ·Longer stays
- ·Café culture
- ·Quiet nights
- ·Skip if you want nightlife within walking distance.
- ·Skip if you plan to walk to the major monuments.
- ·Skip if you want the buzz of a central neighborhood.
Where to stay
Hotels in the neighborhood that are a good match.
Joli Môme
11 Rue des Batignolles, 75017 Paris
On Rue des Batignolles itself, the neighborhood's namesake street, a small LGBTQ+-friendly hotel with a genuinely warm reception rather than a chain-hotel welcome.
Couples and LGBTQ+ travelers who want a boutique stay right in the village core.
Check availabilityHôtel Rendez-Vous Batignolles
13-17 Rue Lécluse, 75017 Paris
A boutique hotel near Place de Clichy, at the edge of the Batignolles village rather than its literal center, with a calm, understated decor that fits the neighborhood's low-key character.
Travelers who want quick metro access alongside the neighborhood's residential feel.
Check availabilityMercure Paris 17 Batignolles
118 Rue de Tocqueville, 75017 Paris
A dependable chain hotel a short walk from Square des Batignolles, useful when you want a predictable stay without sacrificing the neighborhood's residential quiet.
Travelers who prioritize consistency and amenities over a boutique concept.
Check availabilityWhere to drink coffee
Dose Batignolles
- Coffee
- Brunch
A cosy brunch and coffee spot facing Square des Batignolles, with outdoor seating that looks straight onto the park in warmer months.
Where to eat
Truffettes
- Natural wine
- Casual
A bar and restaurant on Rue Truffaut built around natural wine, a more food-and-wine-focused stop than the village core's café terraces.
Le Tout Petit
- French
- Bistro
- Terrace
A bistro with a terrace right on the neighborhood's main square, French cooking in a room small enough to feel like it belongs to the block rather than a destination address.
For an evening out
Things worth doing
Scoop Me a Cookie
- Bakery
- Cookies
A cookie shop on Rue Legendre, soft-centered and handmade in a wide range of flavors, more a neighborhood institution than a bakery stop.