Charonne, Administrative quarter in 20th arrondissement, France
Charonne is an administrative quarter in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, with residential buildings and local shops spread across its streets. The quarter occupies the southeastern section of the arrondissement, forming a mixed neighborhood with everyday shops and housing.
The quarter was originally an independent municipality before being incorporated into Paris in 1860 during territorial expansion under Napoleon III. This merging transformed it from a separate village into an administrative district within the growing capital.
The corner where Rue de Bagnolet and Rue Saint-Blaise meet serves as the traditional heart of the quarter, where locals stop by markets and daily activities. The narrow streets and small shops here still reflect the village character that shaped how people use this space.
The quarter is well served by multiple bus lines and metro stations including Alexandre Dumas and Avron stops. You can move easily between this area and other parts of eastern Paris without needing complicated transfers.
The area keeps its separate identity through preserved street patterns and older architecture from when it was an independent village. This original layout remains particularly clear around the Saint-Blaise area, visible in the building facades and street arrangements.
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