Gaillon

Gaillon is an administrative quarter in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, featuring 19th-century buildings with ornate stone facades and balanced architectural designs. The area spreads along major streets and displays the characteristic styles of that urban era.

The quarter took its current form during Baron Haussmann's redesign of Paris in the 1850s, when medieval streets were replaced by wide boulevards. This large-scale planning changed the entire urban layout and continues to shape the area today.

The quarter contains many French fashion houses and luxury shops that form part of Paris's retail character. You will notice this commercial focus as you walk through the streets and see how people move through the shops and cafes.

The quarter is easily reached by metro from various parts of the city, with stations at key points offering quick connections across Paris. The streets are flat and simple to walk through, with many cafes and seating areas for breaks.

The quarter features an unusual street pattern from the 1800s, where diagonal streets create triangular buildings at major intersections. This layout is rare in Paris and forms interesting angles for people walking through.