Charenton-le-Pont, Paris

Name: Charenton-le-Pont
Address: Paris, France

#934 among attractions in Paris

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Charenton-le-Pont is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 6.2 km from the centre of Paris, to the north of the confluence of the Seine and Marne rivers; the Pont part of the name refers to the stone bridge across the Marne. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.71 mi²Coordinates: 48°49'17"N, 2°24'28"E

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Charenton-le-Pont (Archevêché)Paris France

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Charenton-le-Pont – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paris Zoological Park, Cinémathèque Française, Musée des Arts Forains, Lac Daumesnil.

0.9 miNE
Zoo
Paris Zoological Park, Paris
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the 12th arrondissement of Paris, the Paris Zoological Park, commonly known as Parc Zoologique de Paris or Vincennes Zoo, offers visitors an enchanting escape into the animal kingdom. This extensive zoological park, which spans over 14.5...
1.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Postmodern architecture
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
41 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Cinémathèque Française serves as a temple to the art of cinema. Established as an archive, this institution is a haven for film enthusiasts and historians alike. It houses one of the largest archives of films, movie documents,...
1.2 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
30 min walk • The Musée des Arts Forains is a private museum of funfair and fairground objects located within the Pavillons de Bercy in the 12th arrondissement of Paris at 53, avenue des Terroirs de France, Paris, France. It is open to the public by prior reservation.
0.6 miNE
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Lac Daumesnil, Paris
16 min walk • Lac Daumesnil is a lake in the Bois de Vincennes, a public park in Paris, France. Its surface area is 0.12 km². It is surrounded by "promenade Maurice Boitel".
1.6 miNW
Park
Parc de Bercy, Paris
41 min walk • The Parc de Bercy is a public park located along the Rive Droite in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Development started in 1994 on the site of a former wine depot, before an official opening three years later by Mayor Jean Tiberi.
~1520 ftW
Bridge
Nelson Mandela Bridges, Montreuil
8 min walk • The Nelson Mandela Bridges are two twin bridges in France, spanning the river Seine, between Ivry-sur-Seine and Charenton-le-Pont, where the Seine and the Marne have their confluence.
1.3 miN
Church
Saint-Esprit, Paris
32 min walk • Saint-Esprit is a Catholic church in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France, in the southeast of the city.
0.8 miNW
Street
Boulevard Poniatowski, Paris
22 min walk • The Boulevard Poniatowski is a boulevard in the Bel-Air, Picpus and Bercy neighborhoods in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is one of the Boulevards of the Marshals that run in the outer parts of the city.
0.6 miNE
Buddhist architecture
Pagode de Vincennes, Paris
16 min walk • The Pagode du bois de Vincennes is the seat of the Institut international bouddhique founded by Jean Sainteny who was the manager of the institute. It is located in a former building of the exposition coloniale de 1931, designed by the architect Louis-Hippolyte Boileau.
1 miN
Museum, Zoo, Fountain
Palais de la Porte Dorée, Paris
25 min walk • The Palais de la Porte Dorée is an exhibit hall located on the edge of the Bois de Vincennes at 293, avenue Daumesnil, 12th arrondissement of Paris, France. It now houses the Musée de l'Histoire de l'Immigration, as well as a tropical aquarium in its cellar.
1.5 miNW
Bridge
Pont de Tolbiac, Paris
38 min walk • The pont de Tolbiac is a bridge across the Seine in Paris built between 1879 and 1882 by H.P. Bernard, and J.D.A. Pérouse. It crosses from the 12th to the 13th arrondissement, linking quai de Bercy to rue Neuve Tolbiac.

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Which popular attractions are close to Charenton-le-Pont?

Nearby attractions include Nelson Mandela Bridges, Montreuil (8 min walk), Kagyu-Dzong, Paris (16 min walk), Pagode de Vincennes, Paris (16 min walk), Lac Daumesnil, Paris (16 min walk).

How to get to Charenton-le-Pont by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charenton-le-Pont:

Bus

Les Berges de Charenton • Lines: 24, N32 (4 min walk)
Théâtre de Charenton • Lines: 111, 180, N35 (5 min walk)

Metro

Charenton-Écoles • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
Liberté • Lines: 8 (10 min walk)

Tram

Porte de Charenton • Lines: T3a (22 min walk)
Baron Le Roy • Lines: T3a (23 min walk)

Train

Ivry-sur-Seine (23 min walk)