Pont-de-Flandre

Pont-de-Flandre is an administrative district in the 19th arrondissement situated between Avenue Jean-Jaurès and the nearby town of Pantin. The area contains residential buildings, municipal offices, and public spaces arranged in a typical Parisian urban pattern.

The district took shape after the 1859 annexation of La Villette, when Paris expanded its boundaries. A former livestock and slaughterhouse zone gradually transformed into a residential urban neighborhood.

The music and dance school at 209 Avenue Jean-Jaurès brings students and performers to the neighborhood regularly. Their presence shapes the local atmosphere with rehearsals and cultural activities throughout the year.

The neighborhood is best explored on foot, as its streets are walkable and most local services are within easy reach. Nearby metro stations provide convenient connections to other parts of the city.

The district has maintained comprehensive meeting records since 2010 that document every community assembly and decision made locally. This systematic documentation creates an unusually detailed public archive for a Parisian neighborhood.

Location: 19th arrondissement of Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.89230,2.38626

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23