The Great Mills of Paris, Paris

#623 among attractions in Paris

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The Great Mills of Paris are former industrial flourmills which were built in Paris during World War I; they have now been rebuilt and become part of a university campus situated on “Quai Panhard-et-Levassor”. This campus is part of the Paris Rive Gauche development project, in the area known as “quartier de la Gare”, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°49'49"N, 2°22'54"E

Address

Gobelins (Gare de Paris-Gobelins)Paris France

Contact

+33 1 57 27 66 71

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Nearby attractions include: Accor Arena, Cinémathèque Française, Musée des Arts Forains, Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir.

0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Accor Arena, Paris
17 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.
0.5 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Postmodern architecture
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
13 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,...
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
11 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.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir, Paris
10 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.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Art Ludique, Paris
23 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.
~1620 ftW
Square
Place Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paris
8 min walk • Place Jean-Michel Basquiat is a public square located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. It is named after American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who emerged from the New York graffiti scene in the late 1970s before becoming the leading artist of the neo-expressionism movement of the 1980s.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Pont de Bercy, Paris
15 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.
0.5 miNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Piscine Joséphine Baker, Paris
13 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.
0.5 miN
Park
Parc de Bercy, Paris
13 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.
0.9 miNE
Church
Saint-Esprit, Paris
24 min walk • Saint-Esprit is a Catholic church in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France, in the southeast of the city.
0.7 miE
Street
Boulevard Poniatowski, Paris
18 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Great Mills of Paris?

Nearby attractions include Pont de Tolbiac, Paris (5 min walk), Port de Bercy, Paris (6 min walk), Batofar, Paris (7 min walk), Place Farhat-Hached, Paris (8 min walk).

How to get to The Great Mills of Paris by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Great Mills of Paris:

Bus

Thomas Mann • Lines: 25, 325 (1 min walk)
Watt • Lines: 25, 325 (4 min walk)

Train

Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (6 min walk)
Paris-Bercy - Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne (16 min walk)

Metro

Bibliothèque François Mitterrand • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)
Cour Saint-Émilion • Lines: 14 (8 min walk)

Tram

Avenue de France • Lines: T3a (9 min walk)
Maryse Bastié • Lines: T3a (12 min walk)

Ferry

Jardin des Plantes • Lines: Batobus (37 min walk)