Plaine-de-Monceaux

Plaine-de-Monceaux is an administrative quarter in the 17th arrondissement of Paris that combines residential blocks with public spaces and local institutions. The district spans several neighborhoods and features a mix of building styles from different periods.

The area was originally hunting ground during the Ancien Régime before becoming part of the city in the late 1700s. Urban development by the Pereire brothers between 1878 and 1884 transformed it into the modern residential district it is today.

The district is home to the Jean-Jacques-Henner Museum, housed in a preserved residential building that displays works by the French painter. This institution reflects the cultural life that continues to thrive in this part of the city.

The quarter is easily accessible by metro with lines 2 and 3 serving the area directly, plus RER C at Pereire-Levallois station for longer journeys. Multiple bus routes also connect the district to other parts of the city, making it simple to navigate.

The district houses the Cité de l'Économie et de la Monnaie, a museum operated by Banque de France that features interactive exhibitions about economics and money. This unusual space offers visitors hands-on insights into financial concepts through engaging displays and activities.