Charonne quarter, Paris

Name: Charonne quarter
Address: Paris, France

#1227 among attractions in Paris

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The Charonne quarter is an area of the 20th arrondissement of Paris named after a former municipality in the area, which was merged into the city of Paris in 1860 by Napoleon III and split between Charonne quarter, the Père-Lachaise quarter and Saint-Fargeau quarter. The historic centre of Charonne is located around the junction of Rue de Bagnolet and Rue Saint-Blaise, in the vicinity of the parish church of Saint-Germain-de-Charonne. ()

Local name: Quartier de Charonne Coordinates: 48°51'37"N, 2°24'15"E

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Ménilmontant (Père-Lachaise)Paris France

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Charonne quarter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, Parc de Belleville, Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix de Ménilmontant, Vincennes Synagogue.

0.5 miW
Well-known graves in leafy burial site
Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, Paris
12 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Paris, the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise stands as an illustrious sanctuary of peace and history. This sprawling cemetery, the largest in Paris, spans approximately 44 hectares and serves as the final resting place for a myriad of...
1.1 miNW
Park
Parc de Belleville, Paris
29 min walk • The Parc de Belleville, one of the parks and gardens of the 20th arrondissement of Paris, is situated between the Parc des Buttes Chaumont and the Père Lachaise Cemetery.
1 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix de Ménilmontant, Paris
25 min walk • Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix de Ménilmontant is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Ménilmontant, in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, France.
1.1 miSE
Synagogue
Vincennes Synagogue, Montreuil
29 min walk • The Vincennes Synagogue is one of several funded by the banker patron Daniel Iffla.
1.3 miSW
Monastery, Gothic architecture
Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris
33 min walk • Saint-Antoine-des-Champs Abbey was a convent in what is now the 12th arrondissement of Paris. The faubourg Saint-Antoine developed around it. It later became the hôpital Saint-Antoine.
~1590 ftW
Tomb, Memorial site
Oscar Wilde's tomb, Paris
8 min walk • The tomb of Oscar Wilde is located in Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France. It took nine to ten months to complete by the sculptor Jacob Epstein, with an accompanying plinth by Charles Holden and an inscription carved by Joseph Cribb.
1.1 miS
Cemetery
Picpus Cemetery, Paris
30 min walk • Picpus Cemetery is the largest private cemetery in Paris, France, located in the 12th arrondissement. It was created from land seized from the convent of the Chanoinesses de St-Augustin, during the French Revolution.
1.1 miW
Theater
Artistic-Athévains, Paris
28 min walk • Artistic Athévains is a theatre in Paris, located at 45 bis rue Richard-Lenoir in the 11th arrondissement. It was originally a café-concert, dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
0.9 miS
Square
Place de la Nation, Paris
24 min walk • The Place de la Nation is a circle on the eastern side of Paris, between Place de la Bastille and the Bois de Vincennes, on the border of the 11th and 12th arrondissements.
0.6 miS
48°51'4"N • 2°24'8"E
Arkose Nation, Paris
17 min walk • Climbing
0.8 miNW
Street
Rue de Ménilmontant, Paris
21 min walk • Rue de Ménilmontant is a street which runs through the 20e arrondissement of Paris, France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charonne quarter?

Nearby attractions include Communards' Wall, Paris (5 min walk), Oscar Wilde's tomb, Paris (8 min walk), Marche Belgrand, Paris (9 min walk), 20th arrondissement of Paris, Paris (11 min walk).

How to get to Charonne quarter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charonne quarter:

Bus

Église Saint-Germain de Charonne • Lines: La Traverse (2 min walk)
Pyrénées - Bagnolet • Lines: 26, 64, 76 (3 min walk)

Tram

Marie de Miribel • Lines: T3b (7 min walk)
Séverine • Lines: T3b (14 min walk)

Metro

Porte de Bagnolet • Lines: 3 (9 min walk)
Gambetta • Lines: 3, 3bis (11 min walk)

Train

Nation (24 min walk)