Campagne à Paris

Campagne à Paris is a residential neighborhood in the 20th arrondissement with about 92 small houses arranged along winding streets. The buildings feature brick and stone construction with individual gardens and ornamental details.

A pastor named Sully Lombard founded this area in 1907 as a housing project for workers. The land was previously a gypsum quarry before being transformed into affordable homes for the community.

The name comes from its rural character that stood out when it was first built. Residents today value the gardens and quiet streets that set this place apart from the rest of the city.

Access is from Porte de Bagnolet metro station on line 3, which is nearby. The public streets like Rue Jules-Siegfried and Rue Irénée-Blanc are open for visitors to walk through at any time.

Every house follows strict architectural rules set in 1924 that protect the visual character of the place. These guidelines have kept the neighborhood looking much as it did originally while the surrounding areas changed dramatically.

Location: 20th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1907

Founders: Jules Sully Lombard

GPS coordinates: 48.86580,2.40756

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02