A couple of years ago, I wrote this post about some microquartiers, or “micro-neighborhoods,” of Paris worth checking out. There are many of them all throughout the city, but I didn’t share all of them due to not visiting them all. Since then, I’ve returned to Paris to explore more, and I’d like to share them with you! Without further ado, here are more microquartiers of Paris that you need to see:

1. Campagne à Paris (20è arrondissement)

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Located way out in the northeastern border of Paris, this micro-neighborhood is a cul-de-sac of two or three streets that’s insulated from the major roads of the city. Walking through it transports you back to the 19th century, with its cottage-like homes and cobblestone streets along winding paths full of trees and flowers, especially verdant in the spring. Campagne à Paris has a countryside feel, all the while still a part of the bustling city itself.

Métro access: Porte de Bagnolet (ligne 3)

2. Quartier Plaisance/Petit-Montrouge (14ème arrondissement)

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This microquartier is a combination of two neighborhoods: Plaisance and Petit-Montrouge and is situated in the southern part of Paris, close to Montparnasse. It’s residential with plenty of narrow roads that are pedestrian-only. One well-known path is rue de Thermopyles, a 280-meter cobblestone street that’s teeming with plants in the spring, to the point that the vines arch overhead! Whether rain or shine, this micro-neighborhood is a beautiful place to visit.

Métro access: Pernety (ligne 13)

Bonus sites:

(these aren’t micro-neighborhoods per say, but they still evoke a secluded, village-like atmosphere that seems worlds away from the bustling, touristy Paris)

** Cour Damoye (11ème arrondissement)

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This small street is adjacent to the Bastille, hidden from the busy traffic and noise from the main square. It’s a narrow, cobblestone street that’s similar to the rue de Thermopyles at Quartier Plaisance/Petit-Montrouge with its vines snaking along and over buildings, giving off that whimsical, almost fantasy-like look to the place. Its buildings are mostly art galleries or ateliers for artists to pursue their craft. Cour Damoye is only open between 9h00 to 20h00, as it’s a gated road, so get there when it’s open!

Métro access: Bastille (lignes 1, 5, and 8)

** Square de Montsouris (14ème arrondissement)

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Despite its name, square de Montsouris isn’t a plaza, but rather another cobblestone street (notice the pattern?), located south of Paris just blocks from the périphérique. It’s adjacent to the large parc Montsouris, and it’s a residential area bookmarked by two historic homes of the early 20th century: Maison Guggenbühl and Maison Ozenfant, that showcase contemporary architecture that isn’t very common in the rest of Haussmannian style that permeates much of Paris. Very refreshing and worth a stop by!

Métro access: Alésia (ligne 4)

Which micro-neighborhood would you like to visit? Let me know!

— Rebecca

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52 thoughts on “(More) Micro-Neighborhoods of Paris You Need to See (Part 2)”

  10. Bonjour Rebecca! The 14th looks particularly interesting to me. We are considering moving to an outer arrondissement of Paris after the first of the year, and I found this post very helpful. I’m looking forward to reading more about the micro neighborhoods of Paris.

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  21. In the two years I have lived in Paris, I have never been to any of those places, and they do look so cute and quite far away from the tourist crowds. I definitely need to check them out next time I am there! Thanks for sharing!

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