12th arrondissement of Paris

The 12th arrondissement spans 16.32 square kilometers, making it the largest district in Paris with Bois de Vincennes and four distinct neighborhoods.

This district gained its current form during the 1860 administrative reorganization of Paris, when several surrounding villages were incorporated into the city boundaries.

Bercy Village preserves the heritage of wine commerce through its converted warehouses, which now function as retail spaces and entertainment venues.

The district connects to central Paris through multiple metro stations, including Gare de Lyon, which serves as a major transportation hub for regional trains.

The district contains evidence of Neolithic settlements discovered during construction projects in the 1980s, revealing some of Paris's earliest human occupations.

Location: Paris

Inception: 1860

Shares border with: 4th arrondissement of Paris, 5th arrondissement of Paris, 11th arrondissement of Paris, 13th arrondissement of Paris, 20th arrondissement of Paris, Charenton-le-Pont

Address: 12th arrondissement, 75012 Paris, France 75012 Paris

Website: https://mairie12.paris.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.84081,2.38818

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19