Located in Paris on the Left Bank, the Commerce - La Motte Picquet neighbourhood is part of the 15th arrondissement of Paris. It is bordered by the River Seine, the Île aux Cygnes, the Avenue de Suffren, Rue de la Croix Nivert and the Rue Linois.
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This central neighbourhood has many strings to its bow. The Commerce- La Motte Picquet district once belonged to the municipality of Vaugirard. It became the 59th district of Paris in 1860. During the 70s, part of the district was redeveloped to become the Front-de-Seine, a vast space occupied by office blocks and a shopping centre.
The Île aux Cygnes (historically known as la Digue de Grenelle), is an artificial island in the Seine and is a famous tourist attraction. Renting apartments in this area is easy and very popular. You will find a wide range of furnished accommodation. Check out our furnished rental apartments in the Commerce - La Motte Picquet neighbourhood.
The Commerce- La Motte Picquet district is located near the Eiffel Tower, the Champs de Mars and the Seine. The 15th arrondissement of Paris has many educational facilities, such as the Cardinal Amette primary school, the Jeannine Manuel school, the Camille Sée school on the rue Léon-Lhermitte and the Guillaume Apollinaire college located on the Avenue Emile Zola. It also hosts higher education facilities (business schools, human resources schools and art schools). The Commerce - La Motte Picquet neighborhood also includes hospitals that are handily located nearby, such as the Necker hospital or the Blomet clinic. To keep fit, this area is well-equipped with sports facilities, including the Club Med Gym located on Rue Frémicourt, where you will also find a swimming pool, sauna and steam room. The Commerce- La Motte Picquet district also has a bowling alley and tennis courts.
In the nearby streets you will find many local shops where you can buy fresh produce, in addition to the Grenelle Market held every Wednesday and Sunday and the St. Charles market on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you love shopping, you will love visiting the recently renovated Beaugrenelle shopping centre, where you can find all the major fashion brands. The Commerce- La Motte Picquet district is also well-connected in terms of public transport (metro lines 6, 8 and 10) and offers numerous entertainment opportunities: theatres, cinemas, restaurants and typical Parisian cafés.
Although the district has all the advantages of being near the heart of the city, the area is actually surprisingly quiet and family-friendly. There is something for everyone here, thanks to the many different shops (boutiques, clothing, food, electronics, etc.) to be found on the aptly-named Rue du Commerce. The best thing about the area is that there are apartments to suit all budgets. Rent a furnished apartment in La Motte Picquet - Grenelle and you will be able to thoroughly enjoy your stay in Paris.