Quartier de la Goutte-d'Or

The Quartier de la Goutte-d'Or is an administrative district in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, extending between Marx-Dormoy and La Chapelle streets on the east and Rue des Poissonniers on the west. The area consists of residential buildings, ground-floor shops, small cafés, and public squares where people gather throughout the day.

The quarter takes its name from the golden-white wine produced in a small settlement before becoming a working-class area during 19th-century industrialization. Factories and residential blocks transformed the neighborhood's social structure and physical landscape for generations.

The neighborhood reflects strong North African and West African influences visible in shops, restaurants, and daily street life. The Institut des Cultures d'Islam hosts exhibitions and courses that represent these communities and their traditions.

Metro stations Barbès-Rochechouart and Château Rouge provide direct access to the quarter, with bus lines connecting to central Paris and surrounding districts. The area is flat and walkable, with enough space to move around and explore the streets at a comfortable pace.

The Marché Dejean, an open-air street market, specializes in African products, textiles, and fresh ingredients sourced from various countries. The market reflects the neighborhood's international composition and offers goods that are difficult to find elsewhere in Paris.

Location: 18th arrondissement of Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.88712,2.35341

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:35