12th Arrondissement

Paris 12th Arrondissement - 20 in 20 Day 12 - Rue Cremieux and Coulee Verte

Paris' 12th arrondissement isn't one I'd go to for coffee or a meal, but it does have Rue Cremieux and the Coulee Verte, which are both fantastic spots to wander and take photos. Grab my guide to Paris here: for these and plenty of other options for food, drinks, and coffee while visiting the 12th and surrounding areas!

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A Walk Around The 12th Arrondissement of Paris

The 12th arrondissement of Paris (XIIe arrondissement) is one of the 20 arrondissements, or boroughs, of the capital city of France. In spoken French, this arrondissement is referred to as douzième (twelfth).

The arrondissement, called Reuilly, is situated on the right bank of the River Seine. The district has been significantly reorganized in recent decades, especially in the areas of Cour Saint-Émilion and Bercy, which now contain the French Ministry of Finances and the Bercy arena, now renamed Accorhotels Arena.

The 12th arrondissement contains the Opéra de la Bastille, the second largest opera house in Paris. It was inaugurated in 1989, on the 200th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille. The Bois de Vincennes is also located in this arrondissement.