The 17th arrondissement is located in the north-western part of Paris, on the right bank of the River Seine. It counts four administrative districts:
- Les Ternes
- La Plaine-de-Monceaux
- Les Batignolles
- Les Épinettes
In Paris 17 you’ll find two large public parks, twenty one public gardens and promenades. Sixteen countries have their embassy or consulate in this district. All amenities are available.
History
Until the 19th century, the 17th arrondissement was located outside the capital, and was formed by several villages such as Les Batignolles or Monceau.
Famous places
- Marché des Batignolles
The Market of Batignolles specialises in organic food and is famous in Paris. Numerous producers offer a large variety of local products, such as meat, cheese, fruit, vegetables, honey, cider, or organic textiles every day of the week.
(Metro station: Brochant) - Eglise Saint Odile
Built in the mid-20th century, the church Saint Odile boasts Byzantine architecture and a high bell tower.
(Metro station: Porte de Champerret)
Population
In 2009, this arrondissement counted 170,218 inhabitants.
Restaurants and cafes
- Petrus, 12, place du Maréchal Juin, 75017 PARIS, Tel : 01 43 80 15 95, €30-60
- Le Brillat, 122, avenue de Villiers, 75017 PARIS, Tel: 01 43 80 10 10, €15-€30
Average property price per square meter in the 17th arrondissement:
€8,510/sqm (Ref. Notaires de Paris)
Useful information
Tourism office in Paris:
www.francetourism.com
Maps of Paris:
www.ign.fr
www.viamichelin.com
Travel from the UK
By air: Easyjet flies from Belfast, Liverpool Newcastle and London Luton to Paris.
Ryanair flies from Shannon, Dublin and Glasgow to Paris.
By rail: Eurostar go from London to Paris in just 2h35.
By car: You can travel by car to Paris by taking the ferries which go from Dover to Calais and then you can take the Motorway to Paris.
You can also cross the channel with the Eurostar and stop at Calais. Then you will travel on the motorway directly to Paris.
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