Quartier Saint-Fargeau

Saint-Fargeau is a residential neighborhood in the 20th arrondissement on Paris's northeastern edge. It contains housing, small commercial streets, and public squares that serve as meeting points for residents.

The area became part of Paris in 1859 when the city incorporated the surrounding communes of Charonne and Belleville. This expansion brought new residential development to northeastern Paris.

The neighborhood mixes residential streets with local shops and cafes that shape daily life. People gather in its squares and along its streets, creating a lived-in character that feels embedded in the community.

The metro line 11 and various bus routes connect the neighborhood to central Paris. Walking through the area works best if you wear comfortable shoes, as the northeastern location has some slopes and inclines.

An underground water reservoir from 1865 sits beneath the neighborhood and supplies water to a large portion of the city. This vital but hidden infrastructure shapes how the entire district functions.