Location: 17th Arr. - Batignolles-Monceau
Top Things to do in 17th Arr. - Batignolles-Monceau
10 Things to do in 17th Arr. - Batignolles-Monceau That You Shouldn't Miss
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
Restaurants in Paris
1. Lost in Frenchlation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Lost in Frenchlation opens up the world of French cinema to the international community of Paris by screening the latest French films with English subtitles every Friday, and hosting drinks before or after the screening so that the international crowd can meet each other and native Parisians.
2. Rue Poncelet Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
An outdoor marketplace near the Arc de Triomphe.
Reviewed By SpacePirate3
I go for the falafel sandwich at the Diwan Beirut, a Lebanese takeaway food shop. The falafels are crisp on the outside, soft and delicious inside, and the salad filling is fresh and full of favour and texture.
3. Triumphal Way (Voie Triomphale)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
This is a very long "pathway", a straight road that extends for several kilometres. It was originally conceived as a sort of path to and from the gardens of the royal Palace of the Tuileries. Along the way there are several monuments, arches and the like, like the Arc de Triomphe. The beautiful Champs Elysees is central to this long road. Worth a look.
4. Eglise Sainte-Odile
5. Musee National Jean-Jacques Henner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Formerly a private mansion and studio built in the 19th century, the Museum is dedicated to the work of Jean-Jacques Henner considered at the beginning of the 20th century to be one of the most important painters of his time. Its display follows the chronological itinerary of this artist from his native Alsace to Paris, where he settled, and Italy after receiving the Prix de Rome. The numerous works from the artist's studio reveal the working methods of an "official" painter of the Impressionist period.
Reviewed By annsH8941UZ
We happened upon the museum because it was included in the Paris Museum Pass. It was a great find. To us it was hidden treasure. Beautiful work. There was almost no one there, and it was a peaceful, inspiring experience. Henner deserves more attention, and we hope he’ll get it. Being artists ourselves, we were awed by his work ethic, skill and tenacity. If you want to a get away from the long lines and congestion of the major museums, and want to absorb some amazingly good art, please give this one a try.
6. Rue de Levis
7. Square des Batignolles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By RGSOUNDF - Mercerville, United States
In our opinion, one just can't explore the quartier (neighborhood) des Batignolles without visiting the square des Batignolles, which is a smallish park designed and fully inaugurated during the so-called Second Empire (the reign of Louis-Napoleon or Napoleon III, the last 'Emperor of the French'), in the 1860s (please bear in mind that prior to 1860, the entire village/community/hamlet of Batignolles wasn't a part of the City of Paris, and neither was Montmartre and many other neighborhoods of what constitutes now the modern Paris). Sure enough, the park lacks in size, fame, magnitude and points of interest the scale of the nearby parc Monceau, but it is still worth visiting, if not as a dedicated tour but definitely as a part of acquainting yourself with this wonderful neighborhood. The oasis-like square des Batignolles is ideal for relaxation and leisurely walk with its little lakes, quirky bridges and even a merry-go-round. For the lovers of flora, there are numerous beautiful and exotic plants and trees. Right next to the merry-go-round, there is a small kiosk bearing the proud name of Chalet Batignolles that has been serving crêpes and ice cream since 1978. Ducks, geese, and water hens add to the overall tranquility of the place. Note one of the park promenades bearing the name of allée Barbara, the famous French singer (1930-1997), who was born at the nearby 6, rue Brochant.
8. 17th Arrondissement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Marjorie47360 - Bridgehampton, United States
This area is a vibrant area with small shops, good restaurants and real Parisians, more thn tourists. It runs basically north -south and near Parc Monceau is quite upscale and further north is more like New York's Upper West Side. It is convenient to all Paris has to offer with many metro lines and is very walkable. I stayed here for 4 days and in the 6th for another 4 days and while both are to be recommended, I would pick the 17th as being less touristy and very interesting.
