What about Nation area?

Visitors in search of adventure or a relaxing place for themselves or their families will want to consider apartment rentals in Paris near the Place de la Nation, on the Right Bank. The variety of the 12th and 13th make many options possible.


The 12th and the 13th have much to offer. Located in the central Paris, close to all the major attractions, they are nonetheless a bit removed from the somewhat more hectic pace of areas that sit a bit closer to the Seine.

Roughly speaking, these two arrondissements may be said to overlap at the eastern mirror of the Etoile, the Place de la Nation. Ten avenues meet at Place de la Nation, at a statue of France incarnate, Marianne. (Her image was once on every one-franc piece, but you will find Marianne in evidence throughout the city of Paris.)

The Place de la Nation was originally called “Throne Square” (Place de Trône), a name given in 1660 when a throne was placed there to welcome Marie Therèse and Louis XIV. During the Revolution, the square was pointedly redubbed “Square of the Throne Reversal” (roughly translated, of course), or “Place du Trône-Renversé” in French. In an even more grim reminder of history, the guillotine was placed here for a time. In happier times, the square was rename Place de la Nation on the first anniversary of the Republic, July 14, 1880. A Paris apartments rental 12th district put you near this centralized point for a quick day-trip almost anywhere in Paris.

Whether you’re in search of a long term apartment rentals Paris or a place to call your own for yourself and your family, the 11th and 12th that intersect here are definitely worth considering. You might say a large number of people have already discovered the charms of this affordable, fun, community-centered area. The 11th is the most populous urban area not only within Paris, with in Europe.

The 12th, on the other hand, is Paris’ largest area in terms of sheer geographical spread.

It would enjoy that status even without the impressive size of the Bois de Vincennes, with nearly 2,500 acres of green space, and which actually makes the district twice as large as it would be. The large metro and train station Gare de Lyon is here.

Overall, the 12th may be said to offer a mix of rural, countrylike charm as well as culture. The Opéra Bastille (also quite popular for ballet) is here, so if you’re coming for a short trip and love all things cultural, you may wish to see what’s happening here and get your tickets in advance. In yet another nod to a more serene life, the Bercy Village in the 12th has the spirit of French rural markets for you to enjoy.

As has been said, the 11th has a dual personality, for those in search of fun night excursions, restaurants and cafés both night and day, and those in search of a relaxing family environments.

Large markets and children’s parks can be found along the lovely, tree-lined Boulevard Richard Lenoir. The 12th’s Place de la République and Place de la Bastille have numerous galleries, restaurants and boutiques, as well as chic cafés, which cab also be found along Renoir.

Of course, centered around the rue du Faubourg St Antoine is one of the 11th’s bustling nightlife scenes, with gentrified clubs and Latin jazz long into the night. And the second nightlife area is near the rue Oberkampf, which has a slightly more traditionally Parisian feel: more bohemian and less polished, with a more grittier, quirkier and urban appeal.

If you like circuses or simply have a taste for the fanciful and surreal, be sure to stroll by the Cirque d'hiver , or Winter Circus, a fanciful-looking venue built in 1852 that holds everything from actual circus and carnival acts to fashion shows.

Afterward, the Clown Bar across the street serves classic French fare in a fun Carnival-themed environment, as a reasonable rate.

An apartment rental in Nation quarter, 75011, Paris should “speak” to you. Those in search of eclectic fun, or who want to stay in a true Parisian neighborhood, should take a look and see what’s available in the 11th and 12th, or near the Place de la Nation.

You’ll find a place to call your own in one of the world’s most beautiful, exciting and varied cities.