Unlike some of the capital’s more iconic neighbourhoods, Batignolles charms through its quiet atmosphere. There are no major landmarks here, but instead, a warm, community atmosphere where neighbours greet each other, conversations are had on the pavement, and life flows at its own pace.

Once a village in its own right, absorbed into Paris in the 19th century, Batignolles has preserved a strong identity. Back then, it was a haven for artists, workers, and free-thinkers, a spirit still alive today in its bookshops, studios, and soulful cafés.

Today, the area brings together young families, creatives, flâneurs, and curious travellers from around the world, all drawn to this more local, more sincere side of Paris.