Batignolles is part of the 17th arrondissment of Paris. Bordered by the Boulevard des Batignolles, the Rue de Clichy and the Rue de Tocqueville, this neighbourhood is also close to Pigalle and Montmartre. With its own distinctive character, Batignolles has all the charm of a village in the heart of the French capital.
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Quiet, bourgeois and bohemian, Batignolles is very popular with Parisians because of its ambiance and the lifestyle choice it offers. Boasting modern schools and sports facilities, it has many local shops, parks and gardens, as well as numerous cafés, bars and restaurants.
Away from the crowds and noise of the capital, the district of Batignolles is a favourite with the 'BoBos' (bohemian bourgeois) who prefer to stay there. But they are not the only ones. Anyone wishing to rent a furnished apartment in a quiet, friendly area, will appreciate the Batignolles atmosphere. This district is home to a mix of generations, but has managed to retain its charm. Though it clearly has a 'trendy' side, there is real 'village' character too, which explains why there is always high demand for furnished apartments in this neighborhood.
Calm, quiet and airy, the Batignolles neighborhood is a favourite with Parisians because of its bohemian lifestyle, local shops and many bars and restaurants. Close to Montmartre, Batignolles houses several theatrers (l'Odeon, le théâtre de La Jonquière) and some cinemas too (Pathé Wepler). The area offers a substantial educational infrastructure that includes nurseries and primary schools, as well as middle schools and high schools, such as the Boris-Vian middle schools, the Saint-Michel middle school on the Avenue de Saint-Ouen, or the International Honoré-de-Balzac high school near Porte de Clichy. Batignolles also has higher education institutions, including the Ecole Nationale de Commerce and the Ecole 42 (an IT-based private school).
The Batignolle district's health centres are easily accessible and include the Clinique du Parc Monceau and the well-known Hôpital Bichat. To keep fit, you can use fitness centres such as the Batignolles' Cercle de la Forme or Le Neoness Batignolles in the Place de Clichy. You will also find swimming pools, and the Club Aquaviva, on the Avenue de Clichy, has fitness rooms, a Turkish bath and sauna, and massage services. You'll find plenty of local shops to buy fresh produce, but there is also an organic market in the Avenue des Batignolles and a covered market on the Rue des Moines. Well served by public transport (métro lines 2 and 13), the Batignolles district is also dotted with squares and green spaces such as the charming Square des Batignolles, and the Parc Clichy-Batignolles dedicated to Martin Luther King. Is Batignolles a green area? Yes, but it is much more besides. Batignolles also has a wide variety of arts and urban culture, and permanent residents and tenants enjoy socializing in the ultra-relaxed atmosphere.
The rich quality of life afforded by a rental apartment in the Batignolles district is undeniable. Pedestrian streets, markets, parks and other amenities delight and captivate those who come to live in Batignolles. Both the young (children and teenagers) and grown-ups (adults and seniors) will absolutely love staying in this area, which is an ideal choice (among others) for a family holiday in Paris. Check out Lodgis' furnished apartments for rent in the Batignolles neighborhood.