The 13th district of Paris is home to the famous Chinatown, bordered by the triangle formed by the avenues of d'Ivry and de Choisy and Boulevard Massena. It is the focal point for the Asian communities in the Île-de-France, as well as popular with tourists and Parisians in search of scenery in the heart of the capital.
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In Chinatown, you will find all things Chinese. Hairdressers, supermarkets, restaurants, many other Asian shops and Buddhist temples can be found alongside the new buildings of the Olympiade Esplanade. In the residential part of the neighbourhood there is also a large roofed pagoda in the shopping centre, which was actually built BEFORE the arrival of the Asian community!
Unlike the Chinatown areas of New York or London, the houses and buildings in the area do not have particularly picturesque architectural styles. The neighbourhood is also not, contrary to what people think, predominantly inhabited by Asians people. It is essentially a focal point for the Asian community, especially for one-off point off events such as the Chinese New Year. Lodgis now have furnished apartments to rent in Chinatown.
If you are looking for an apartment in a unique area of Paris, or if you come from Asia and are suffering from homesickness, then you will probably find Chinatown in the 13th district very appealing. It is an area of contrasts, with Chinese food and gift shops with their large, brightly colored signs alongside the stark modern buildings of the Olympiade Esplanade, built in the 1970s. There are many different types of housing, as well as offices, a shopping center and the Oslo Mercury gallery.
Built on the site of a former freight terminal are the residential complex's six towers. Each bear the name of a former Olympic city and are a veritable symbol of the diversity of the area, with social housing, duplexes, apartments and even artists' studios.
The district offers many food shopping choices, with two major Chinese supermarkets, Tang Frères and Paristore, alongside the European chain stores, such as Carrefour, Casino and Franprix. If you have children, the Choisy triangle is ideal. There is a kindergarten in the Rue de Choisy and a primary school in the Avenue d'Ivry. Older children can attend the Gustave Flaubert and Gabriel Faure middle schools, located on Avenue d'Ivry and Avenue de Choisy respectively. North of Chinatown, the paths of Choisy Park welcome both walkers and joggers.
As for restaurants, there are rotisseries, sandwich shops and many Chinese restaurants, as you would expect..
If you like Asian culture, renting an apartment in the 13th Chinatown will be perfect. The street life in the quarter is vibrant and inexpensive. You will definitely enjoy yourself!
If you opt for a furnished apartment with Lodgis, your accommodation in Chinatown will be ready to move straight into. All you'll have to do is relax and enjoy your stay in Paris.
We also offer apartment rentals near the Porte de Choisy or the Porte d'Italie.