12th arrondissement of Paris, Paris

Name: 12th arrondissement of Paris
Address: Paris, France

#1025 among attractions in Paris

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The 12th arrondissement of Paris is one of the 20 arrondissements, or boroughs, of the capital city of France. In spoken French, this arrondissement is referred to as the douzième. The arrondissement is situated on the right bank of the River Seine. ()

Local name: 12e arrondissement de Paris Area: 2.46 mi²Coordinates: 48°50'28"N, 2°23'18"E

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Reuilly (Picpus)Paris France

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12th arrondissement of Paris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Accor Arena, Cinémathèque Française, Musée des Arts Forains, Viaduc des Arts.

0.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Accor Arena, Paris
10 min walk • The Accor Arena stands as a testament to Paris' status as a global hub for sports and entertainment. Nestled in the 12th arrondissement of the French capital, this indoor arena is one of the largest and most versatile venues in Europe.
~1990 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Postmodern architecture
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
10 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,...
0.6 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
15 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 miNW
Bridge
Viaduc des Arts, Paris
16 min walk • The Viaduc des Arts is a converted train line located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris which is now both a string of workshops for highly skilled artisans and, on the top level, a linear park.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir, Paris
16 min walk • The Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir is a bridge solely for pedestrians and cyclists across the Seine River in Paris. It is the 37th bridge on the Seine in Paris.
0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum
Art Ludique, Paris
21 min walk • Art Ludique – The Museum is a 1,200m² museum in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France, housed in Les Docks, cité de la mode et du design and inaugurated on 16 November 2013.
0.7 miSW
Bridge
Pont de Bercy, Paris
18 min walk • The Pont de Bercy is a bridge over the Seine in Paris. It links the 12th and 13th arrondissement of Paris by extending the Boulevard de Bercy and Boulevard Vincent-Auriol.
0.6 miSW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Piscine Joséphine Baker, Paris
17 min walk • The Joséphine-Baker swimming pool is one of the 39 municipal swimming pools in Paris. It is located in the port de la Gare, along the quai François Mauriac, in the 13th arrondissement.
~1890 ftSW
Park
Parc de Bercy, Paris
10 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.
0.6 miNW
Monastery, Gothic architecture
Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris
15 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.
0.6 miE
Cemetery
Picpus Cemetery, Paris
15 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to 12th arrondissement of Paris?

Nearby attractions include Parc de Bercy, Paris (10 min walk), Cinémathèque Française, Paris (10 min walk), Bercy, Paris (11 min walk), Petit Musée de l'Argenterie, Paris (12 min walk).

How to get to 12th arrondissement of Paris by public transport?

The nearest stations to 12th arrondissement of Paris:

Bus

Mairie du 12e • Lines: 215, 29, N33 (1 min walk)
Dubrunfaut • Lines: 29 (4 min walk)

Metro

Dugommier • Lines: 6 (4 min walk)
Montgallet • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)

Train

Paris-Bercy - Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne (8 min walk)
Nation (16 min walk)

Tram

Baron Le Roy • Lines: T3a (20 min walk)
Porte de Charenton • Lines: T3a (20 min walk)

Ferry

Jardin des Plantes • Lines: Batobus (32 min walk)