Attractions in the 15th arrondissement of Paris | The anonymous neighbor of the Eiffel Tower

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The fifteenth district is, in my opinion, the most non-touristy district inParis (After a very close competition with The 19rd District). This is a residential neighborhood that doesn't boast a particularly interesting history or impressive attractions. So it's no wonder that The hotels in this district In this district Trying to boast about the Eiffel Tower's name bordering the 15th arrondissement, but it's actually in7th District.

So what is there to do in this anonymous district, you ask? There is an indoor water park, a huge tower from which you can see Paris, a beautiful but modern park and an excellent food market. In short, Paris for advanced students...

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Attractions in the 15th arrondissement

Montparnasse Tower (TOUR MONTPARNASSE)

Address: 33 Avenue du Maine

Attraction type: Payment

Metro: Montparnasse-Bienvenue

Opening days and hours: Open every day between 0930-2300.

A few words about the attraction: The Montparnasse Tower is undoubtedly one of the ugliest buildings in Paris (some say it probably takes first prize in the ugliness contest). Therefore, climbing the Montparnasse Tower has two advantages. The first advantage is that when you are on the roof of the building you cannot see it and the second advantage, no less important, is the incredible view of Paris from there.

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Aqua Boulevard

Address: 4-6 Rue Louis Armand

Attraction type: Payment

Metro: Balard

Opening days and hours: Open every day between 0900-2300.

A few words about the attraction: When you think of a water park, you think of Ashkelon or Luna Gal near the Sea of ​​Galilee, but it turns out that Paris has a water park and it's even excellent. So if you've come to Paris with your child and want to do something completely different, you're welcome to come and spend time at this indoor water park and enjoy various slides, a jacuzzi, and a spa. It's no wonder that Joel Tamanis loved the place so much that he recommended it in his writing. Recommended places in Paris – the ten attractions not to be missed.

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Andre Citroen Garden

Address: 2 Rue Cauchy

Attraction type: Free.

Metro: Javel

Opening days and hours: Open every day between 0900-2030.

A super modern park named after the Jewish engineer Andre Citroen who founded the famous company (and is responsible, among other things, for the Citroen car). CITROEN 2CV The park was built on the grounds of the Citroen factory and is spread over 35 hectares of vegetation and modern sculptures. Personally, I'm less of a fan of this type of garden, but I know that quite a few Francophiles love it, so I've put it on the list of recommended places.

Granel Market

One of Paris' most famous food markets. It's located under a metal bridge and has everything you'd expect to find in a French market and more. You can read more about it atWritten by Gal Steiner.

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2 thoughts on “Attractions in the Fifteenth Arrondissement in Paris | The Eiffel Tower’s Anonymous Neighbor”

  1. Hey,
    I'm coming to Paris at the end of January,
    And the hotel I'm staying at is called Le Marquis.
    Located in the 15th arrondissement.
    I would be happy if you could recommend places to hang out in the area (I mean friends, etc.)

    Reply

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