The 17th district is a well-known residential area appreciated for its peace and quiet. It is also the district with the greatest concentration of Haussmannian buildings. Indeed, a large part of the district was built during the period of Haussmannian works in the second half of the 19th century. The most curious will be able to find some of the most beautiful buildings of this period. You can also find sumptuous buildings dating from the Neo-Renaissance period, between the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, as well as some Art Deco style buildings. If you are an architecture lover, you will not be bored.
The 17th district brings together several districts of Paris that are as pleasant as they are charming, such as the Batignolles, Plaine Monceau, Ternes and Epinettes districts. Calm and bourgeois, the 17th is not only about its architecture and has many places to visit and unusual activities.
A district where great names such as Jacques Brel, Paul Verlaine and Barbara once lived, Les Batignolles is one of the most pleasant districts in the capital. It can even be called a "village" because it has a peaceful and quiet atmosphere that can be found in a provincial village. A real haven of peace in the heart of Paris and only 10 minutes walk from the Hotel de Banville. Trendy and relaxed, it is also a very lively district where you can find a large number of lively bars, traditional restaurants, and unusual shops.
The Poncelet market is considered by some to be one of the most beautiful and best markets in Paris. It is a very lively market where there is a good-natured and relaxed atmosphere with passionate traders who do not hesitate to boast about the quality of their products.
You can find everything: butchers, delicatessens, fishmongers, grocery shops, greengrocers. The merchants will offer you high quality artisanal products. Whether you are looking for kobe beef, smoked salmon or simply the best free-range chicken in town, this is the place to go.
Located between Porte Maillot and Place du Maréchal Juin, the Promenade Pereire, although little known to Parisians, is a beautiful little park in the 17th district, perfect for Sunday strolls. Along the former route of the "petite ceinture", this linear park is lined with rosebeds and green plants. You can find small kiosks and bronze sculptures or benches sheltered by flowery pergolas to relax quietly.
Parc Monceau is a quiet and pleasant park near the 17th district. It is one of the most elegant gardens in Paris. It is surrounded by luxury buildings and sumptuous private mansions, including the Cernuschi Museum (Asian arts). You will find many beautiful surprises: numerous statues, emblematic and historical monuments, a Renaissance arcade of the former Hotel de Ville de Paris, spectacular trees, a great diversity of birds and a large pond.
The Clichy-Batignolles eco-district is an innovative urban planning and sustainable development project in the 17th district of Paris. The district is organised around the Martin-Luther-King Park, one of the largest parks in Paris and the ideal place to take a walk in a green and soothing environment. This district is a sort of preview of what can be called "the city of tomorrow".
You can also find the Square des Batignolles, with its grotto, waterfall, river and pond. A very pleasant bucolic place for a walk with your partner or family.
