In the heart of the 13th arrondissement of Paris, on the left bank of the Seine, Avenue des Gobelins connects the former faubourg Saint-Marcel. The Gobelins district is now the chicest in the thirteenth, but also the most historic, bearing the traces of numerous remains and monuments.
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Thus, the Château de la Reine Blanche recalls the medieval era, while the former Gobelins factory testifies to the industrial era. But the Gobelins district is also a lively area, where it is as pleasant to live as it is to stroll, thanks to a large number of cinemas (including UGC Gobelins and Gaumont Gobelins), and restaurants.
One thing is certain, if you rent a furnished apartment in the Gobelins district, you will have, close to your accommodation, a developed service offer, particularly in terms of culture, entertainment, and shopping. Living in the Gobelins district means living in a modern neighborhood, with a rich and pleasant neighborhood life.
Not only is the thirteenth arrondissement one of the calmest in Paris, but it also offers one of the highest numbers of accommodations, at prices lower than the capital's average. Even though the Gobelins district is considered the chicest in the 13th arrondissement, due to its old buildings and quiet streets, it is no exception to the rule. Very well served by the metro, it is also a neighborhood where daily life is made easier in every way. First of all, thanks to the high number of supply points, with several traditional supermarkets such as Monoprix, Franprix, and Carrefour Market, but also a seafood grocery store specializing in organic products (La Petite Chaloupe, Boulevard de Port Royal) and a large fruit and vegetable store (Saint Marcel Primeur, on the boulevard of the same name).
There are also various schools in Gobelins, from nursery school (with Stephen Pichon nursery school, named after its street) to higher education, with the Gobelins image school, which offers training in sound, digital, and photography, or Médicis Alternance, Rue des Reculettes, a school specializing in marketing, real estate, and management. As for athletes residing in the Gobelins district, they will not be left behind, with a karate club near Square René le Gall.
Apartment rental is common in the Gobelins district, for two reasons: its (financial) accessibility and its location. The neighborhood is calm yet very active and lively, which is highly appreciated by tenants and residents. The rental offer is substantial, you will find different types of accommodations: furnished student studios, large furnished apartments or even individual houses for a family stay in Paris...