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Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the trendy and historic 12th arrondissement

Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the trendy and historic 12th arrondissement

Update: 2025-05-30
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In this French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in a once-gritty, now-trendy district: the 12th arrondissement. Situated in the east of the French capital, the area was exempt from taxation for generations, making it a haven for both artisans and incredible markets like the marché d’Aligre, one of the oldest in Paris. The 12th is filled with culture and history as well. The incredible Bastille opera house was built to celebrate the bicentennial of the French revolution, right near the site of the prison where it began. Join us on a tour of Paris's largest arrondissement: the 12th. 

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Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the trendy and historic 12th arrondissement

Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the trendy and historic 12th arrondissement

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