What to do and see in 12th Arr. - Reuilly, Ile-de-France: The Best Things to do

July 17, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

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. Marche d'Aligre

Place d'Aligre, 75011 Paris France +33 1 45 11 71 11 [email protected] http://www.parisinfo.com/shopping/93225/Marche-Beauvau-Marche-d-Aligre
Excellent
48%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 383 reviews

Marche d'Aligre

Foodies flock to Marché d'Aligre, a lively and authentic outdoor Parisian market housed in the city’s authentic-feeling 12th arrondisement, or district, and located near the Bastille. Here you’ll find everything from fresh cheeses, spices and flowers to vintage apparel.

Reviewed By joetta2017 - Lowell, United States

We enjoyed seeing the beautiful flowers and produce, but even more, we loved the flea market! We spent 2 hours here on a Tuesday morning looking at clothes, housewares, jewelry, etc. We dickered with the vendors and came home with some terrific bargains: a leather trench coat, a haute-couture runway dress, a huge silk scarf, a large tin tart pan, a silver ring...These are our favorite souvenirs from Paris, and they are so much nicer and more unique than the made-in-China souvenirs on every street corner!

2. Cartoucherie de Vincennes

1 route du Champ de Manoeuvre bois de Vincennes, 12th, 75012 Paris France +33 1 43 74 99 61 http://www.theatredelaquarium.net
Excellent
63%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Cartoucherie de Vincennes

3. Pictus Cemetery (Cimetiere de Picpus)

35 rue de Picpus, 75012 Paris France +33 1 43 44 18 54 http://www.pariscemeteries.com/picpus-1
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 85 reviews

Pictus Cemetery (Cimetiere de Picpus)

4. Maison Rouge

10 boulevard de la Bastille, 75012 Paris France +33 1 40 01 08 81 http://www.lamaisonrouge.org/
Excellent
52%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Maison Rouge

5. Coulee Verte Rene-Dumont

1 Coulee Verte Rene-Dumont Gare de Lyon - Bercy, 75012 Paris France http://en.parisinfo.com/paris-museum-monument/71237/Coulee-verte-Rene-Dumont
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 896 reviews

Coulee Verte Rene-Dumont

Reviewed By KatielouAustralia - Hobart, Australia

This disused railway line in the 12th arrondissement has been turned into a 4.5 km long tree-lined path meandering through buildings and providing a green oasis. It is difficult to find the start at the Jardin Charles Peguy end as this is at street level and there are some dingy tunnels to make your way through. We caught the Metro and got off at Porte Doree and wandered along several streets till we asked a local to pint us in the right direction. Once on the pathway, you can walk at your own pace and it ends at the Viaduc des Arts (opposite the Gare de Lyon train station). Well worth an afternoon visit

6. Parc de Bercy

128 quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris France http://equipement.paris.fr/parc-de-bercy-5
Excellent
49%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 216 reviews

Parc de Bercy

Reviewed By abdulm96 - Chicago, United States

We found this park just walking and entering. It was a great experience and my daughter had a blast, especially looking at the fishes in the pond. This is a big park and you need time to explore all the sides. We need to go back and explore other parts of park. There is a lot to spend time. There are bathrooms, swings, places to sit and enjoy lunch or just have a nice picnic. I think I didn't even know about this before, but it was great to find it. I hope you do enjoy it!

7. Musee des Arts Forains

53 avenue des Terroirs de France, 75012 Paris France +33 1 43 40 16 22 http://www.arts-forains.com/
Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,395 reviews

Musee des Arts Forains

The Pavillons de Bercy-Musée des Arts Forains house one of the largest collections of entertainment and fairground art's objects. They are located in ancient wine warehouses built by a Gustave Eiffel apprentice in the end of the 19th century. Discover the site and its four venues: Théatre du Merveilleux (Thetre of Marvels), Salons Vénitiens (Venetian Rooms), Théâtre de Verdure (Vegetal outdoor area) and the Musée des Arts Forains (Museum àof Fairground Art), all displayed with themes such as Cabinet of curiosities, Venetian carnival, Extraordinary gardens and funfairs of the Belle Epoque (End of the 19th century). This private museum is opende throughout the year, only by apointement in order to experiment the spirit of the place in a lively and participative tour. The guides takes the visitor on an out of time journey, enables them to ride carousels and listen to an automaton show. The Pavillons de Bercy are opened to visit throughout the year only by appointment. And exceptionnally without booking twice a year during the European Heritage Days and Festival du Merveilleux. All the venues can also be rented for private events.

Reviewed By gaycoupleSuffolk

this amazing collection of antique carousel and fairground attractions is real treasure chest of goodies. Of interest to all ages it really is a step back in time and all beautifully presented and laid out in stunning wine warehouses a few metro sops from the centre of Paris It is a working museum with the opportunity to see, hear, touch and ride on some magical fairground rides but more than that as totally unique and artistically presented. The tours are conducted in French but the lovely, passionate staff (Libere) really do help explain and include English speaking visitors. The website does not do it justice and it is important to book in advance. This wonderful collection deserves way more publicity as a great alternative to some of the busier and stuffy museums and tourist attractions - do go and see for yourself and come away smiling 16 francs for 2 hours of fun - no-brainer thank you and well done to the owners for saving such unique works of art and history - bon chance

8. Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

Quai de Bercy Quai François Mauriac, 75012 Paris France http://www.parisinfo.com/transports/73126/Passerelle-Simone-de-Beauvoir
Excellent
56%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

9. Lac Daumesnil

Quartier du Bel-Air, 75012 Paris France http://www.paris.fr/jardins#les-lacs
Excellent
55%
Good
45%
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Lac Daumesnil

Reviewed By RonCamPor

Absolutely stunning visually, peaceful. A delightful moment of relaxation & escape, if only for a few minutes. However, I spent half of my morning simply wondering the grounds. A light drizzle moved in and though the tourists may have been scurrying away, the joggers, locals and wildlife carried on. I felt so relaxed and unhurried. I watched swans and geese being fed nearly by hand. I videoed a crow devour a deceased rat. Hey, it's Paris. Of COURSE there are rats. A very short walk from Porte Dorée with its light-rail stop - exempt from the Paris Metro Strike - this quick getaway is a spot I shall revisit, once COVID has moved on and I'm allowed back into Paris. I have a new love in my life. She will adore this space. I'm sure you will as well. I bid you Peace. ~Jan 1, 2020

10. Ecole Du Breuil

Route de la Ferme, 75012 Paris France http://www.ecoledubreuil.fr/jardins/propos-des-jardins/presentation-du-jardin-botanique.html
Excellent
54%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Ecole Du Breuil

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