Quartier Vivienne, Administrative quarter in 2nd arrondissement, Paris, France
The Quartier Vivienne spans 24.4 hectares, bordered by Boulevard des Italiens to the north and Rue des Petits-Champs to the south.
The district received its name from the Vivien family, with Louis Vivien serving as an alderman and lord of Saint-Marc in 1599.
The Bibliotheque Nationale de France, established in 1368, resides within the quarter, preserving important literary and historical collections.
Multiple metro stations connect the quarter to central Paris, with direct access to shopping galleries, restaurants, and administrative buildings.
The Boulangerie Viennoise, located within the quarter, marks the birthplace of the first croissant in Paris.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.86910,2.33918
Latest update: May 25, 2025 15:52
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