12th arrondissement of Paris
12th arrondissement of Paris, Residential district in Paris
The 12th arrondissement of Paris is largely residential and commercial, providing a dynamic blend of life.
Historically, it's home to the Opera de la Bastille and the former Gare de la Bastille train station.
It showcases cultural landmarks like the Bercy Village and the Cinema Museum.
Also hosts the famous Gare de Lyon railway station offering excellent transport links.
Features interesting places such as the Promenade Plantée - an elevated linear park on a former railway line.
Location: Paris
Inception: 1860
Population: 139297
Website: mairie12.paris.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The 12th arrondissement of Paris is largely residential and commercial, providing a dynamic blend of life.
The Bibliothèque nationale de France is a world-renowned library located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris.
The Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital is one of Europe's largest hospitals.
Paris-Gare-de-Lyon, a busy commuter hub, is situated in the 12th arrondissement of Paris.
The Château de Vincennes is a massive 14th and 17th century French royal fortress in the town of Vincennes, to the east of Paris.
The Canal Saint-Martin is a 4.6 km long canal in Paris, connecting the Canal de l'Ourcq to the river Seine.
The Tours Duo are two skyscrapers located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Gare d'Austerlitz is a railway station located on the bank of river Seine, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris.
The Opéra Bastille is a modern opera house located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France.
The July Column is a monumental column in Paris commemorating the Revolution of 1830.
The Coulée verte René-Dumont, also known as the Promenade plantée, is a 4.7 km elevated linear park built on top of obsolete railway infrastructure in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France.
