Javel

Javel is an administrative quarter in the 15th arrondissement of Paris with modern apartment buildings and shops spread along the Seine River. The area includes television studios, a major hospital, and a large public park with gardens and recreational spaces.

The area began as a bleach manufacturing hub starting in 1777, giving the neighborhood its name and worldwide recognition. Later it became an important industrial zone, especially from 1915 to 1975 when a major car factory operated here.

The name Javel comes from the bleach produced here starting in the 1770s, a product that became known worldwide by this neighborhood's name. This industrial heritage is woven into how residents and visitors understand the area today.

The area is well connected by several metro lines, the RER C train, and a tramway for getting around. Most attractions and the main park are easily reached on foot during daylight hours.

This neighborhood was the birthplace of mass-produced cars in Europe, a development that transformed the entire area into an industrial powerhouse. The traces of this factory heritage still show in the way the quarter is laid out and built.