The seventeenth district of Paris It is considered a relatively unknown neighborhood, and some might even say gray. However, in my opinion, nothing could be further from the truth.
This is a prestigious district (at least in part) with beautiful buildings and my favorite park in Paris, which is Monceau ParkBut beyond all of this, it has some hidden gems that few know about, and we are about to discover them in this article.
Museums in the 17th arrondissement
Henner Museum (Musée Henner)
Address: 43 Avenue de Villiers
Metro: Malsherbes
Attraction type: Payment
Opening days and hours: Monday to Saturday 1100-1800.
A few words about the attraction: A museum housed in an impressive 19th-century building, not a block from Parc Monceau, and displaying the works of the painter Jean-Jacques Henner (1829-1905), who was considered at the time one of the most important painters of the 19th century.
Attractions in the 17th arrondissement
Monceau Park
Address:35 Boulevard de Courcelles
Metro: Heap
Attraction type: free
Opening days and hours: Every day between 07:00-21:00.
A few words about the attraction: Monceau Park, which lies exactly on the border between The 8rd District For the 17th arrondissement, it is without a doubt my favorite park in Paris. I don't know if it's particularly sweet childhood memories of Waffle Carousel And perhaps because objectively this park has a special charm.
You will find in this garden a mixture of ancient and new – old columns in a classical style resembling Roman remains alongside rich and diverse flowering vegetation and a small, spectacular and unique lake. The garden is planted with large trees, some over 150 years old, which spread shade over the park paths. The garden is designed in the English style, you will also find a variety of interesting statues and decorated gates covered in gold.
In short, instead of continuing to read this article, just mark this garden in your travel plan and I guarantee you will come back in love.
Our Lady of Compassion
Address: Place du General Koenig
Metro: Heap
Attraction type: free
Opening days and hours: Every day between 10:00-17:00.
Ferdinand Philip was the eldest son of a king France The last was Louis Philippe. In 1842 he was killed not far from here in a road accident when he fell from a carriage and hit his head on the pavement. His shocked parents decided to build a chapel in his memory on the exact spot where he was killed, and the result is the sad but charming chapel Notre Dame de Compassion.
If you go to this small chapel you will find a beautiful statue of the late Duke and stained glass windows painted by Ingres himself. This is undoubtedly one of the most unique and unknown churches in Paris and I highly recommend it.
And by the way, if you are interested in seeing the tomb of the Duke and the entire Orléans family, let me recommend that you leave Paris and drive a short hour to Dreux to visit it.Their magnificent tomb mansion.
Hiking trails in the 17th arrondissement
If you want to discover the secrets of the 17th arrondissement on foot, I highly recommend trying my walking tour of the Monceau “Plateau”. This is a neighborhood built in the 19th century where artists and courtesans (high-class prostitutes) lived side by side. You can read about this route in the article The secrets of the courtesan neighborhood.
Looking for what else to do in Paris?
- Go toParis Museums and Attractions Page And see what can be found in the other districts of the City of Lights.
- Want to know what the most worthwhile exhibitions are that are taking place right now? Visit the pageRecommended edits in Paris museums.
- Interested in going outside of Paris for a day to freshen up and return to it with renewed strength? Go toAttractions outside Paris page.
- Looking for an interesting show? Don't miss it. The shows and cabarets page.