Named to commemorate the three French Republics, the charming Place de
la République is a square situated roughly at the meeting of three fun
Parisian arrondissements: the III, X and XI.
As a monument to the
French Republic, the Place has undeniable historical significance. Of
course, it's also a nice place to visit, and you may find yourself
seeing it quite regularly if you find an apartment rental in the
Republique quarter, Paris.
It's definitely an area worth considering. After all, apartment rentals 75010 Paris, République, put you
in the center of three lovely, centrally-located French districts.
The adjacent 3rd contains the more tranquil part of the very-chic Marais
neighborhood, which some call Paris' most desirable residential area.
There are more cafés, restaurants and pubs here than any other part of
Paris, purveyors of gourmet groceries, flea markets, and much more. From
your Paris vacation apartments rent, it's only a short
walk to the more lively part of the Marais.
Of course, nightlife and charming bistros are not all the Marais has to
offer. The Picasso Museum is here, showcasing his works and private
holdings, as well as the Pompidou Center, which has one of Europe's best
museums of modern art. Lovers of inventions will probably want to check
out the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, which has a collection of
prototypes of modern inventions.
The Place de la République, with its numerous bars, restaurants and
cafés also intersects the southernmost part of the 10th. The heart of
the 10th is the St. Martin Canal. If you love cycling, rollerblading or
walking, you'll be happy to know beginning Saturday afternoon the canal
is pedestrian-only, continuing all day Sunday. Walk, cycle or glide
care-free. There are sidewalk cafés here to enjoy along the St. Martin
Promenade. One popular pastime is simply strolling and watching boats as
they pass through the locks. (A scene that also appeared in the
blockbuster film, Amelie.)
Also adjoining the Place de la République is the 11th arrondissement.
The 11th has two nightlife scenes that are becoming quite popular. To
the north, the Rue Oberkampf has a more traditional nightlife scene. A
bit gritty, but fun for those who like a bohemian flair. Near the Place
be Bastille, there's a Latin-music themed scene that attracts
expatriates, suburban Parisian yuppies and it a bit more gentrified.
Visit the one that appeals to you most, or try both to get a feel for
the fun to be had in this lively area.
The Place de la République's history is interesting and eventful. It
developed much of its modern aspect during the Second Empire, when its
size and through-traffic were increased by the expansion of boulevard
Magenta. It has had two fountains. The first, designed by Girard, was
called the Water House ("Château-d'Eau"). In the late 19th century it
was replaced by a more lavish fountain with bronze lions, created by
Paris' city architect Gabriel Davioud. (The state by Girard was moved to
the la Villette marketplace,)
Paris has always been a city that has favored monuments, and the bold
statement. The Place be la République is no exception, and a competition
was created to design a grand monument to celebrate the new republic in
1879. The winners were Léopold Morice and Charles Morice, brothers who
worked as a team. Léopold created the monument itself, and Charles
created the base. Artist Aimé-Jules Dalou added plaques with historical
images on the base itself.
The square was actually inaugurated twice, first in 1880 when the mockup
was complete, and again on July 14, 1883 when the bronze version was
installed.
You'll be happy to know your apartment rentals
in Paris is very accessible. After all, below the square lies the
République Metro station. This means, in effect, the rest of central
Paris is but a relaxing walk or short metro trip away.
We look forward to showing you the many wonderful neighborhoods and
districts Paris has to offer. Looking for an apartment over a hotel is
an excellent starting point.
Apartment rentals in Paris let you live
in France's capital in a way that a hotel simply can't match. Freedom
and flexibility are only the beginning. You'll save money by preparing
some meals at home in your very own kitchen, leaving you with more money
to spend on special purchases and select fine dining experiences.
But most of all, you'll get a window into what it means to live like a
true Parisian. Magical memories begin here, and we know with just a
little browsing you'll find just what you're looking for.
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