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11e (Bastille), Paris.

Paris’s nightlife capital, anchored by Rue de Charonne and Oberkampf.

A free, sourced guide to renting an apartment in 11e (Bastille), Paris: walkability, safety, noise, median rent and what residents actually say.

Walkability
97/100
Safety
B
Noise
62dB
Median price
€11,400/m²
Old workers’ quarter turned bar district. The 11e is where Parisians actually go out, natural wine bars, Italian restaurants, and a younger crowd than the Marais.
Nightlife Bars Young professionals Restaurants Lively
What residents say
"

I lived here 8 years. Still my favourite Paris arrondissement.

r/paris
"

Wine bars on Charonne are why I stayed.

Reddit
"

Loud, alive, real Paris. Not the postcard.

Expat forum
Pros and cons

What you get

  • Best wine bars in the city
  • Cheaper than the Marais with the same walkability
  • Multiple metros, anywhere fast

What you give up

  • Loud weekend nights along Charonne
  • Apartments are old, small, and overpriced
  • Few green spaces inside the arrondissement
Best for Night people Single 25–35s Restaurant people
11e (Bastille) questions, answered
Is 11e (Bastille) a good neighborhood to rent an apartment in Paris?

11e (Bastille) is generally safe, with a Walk Score of 97/100 and median rent around €11,400 per m². It is best suited for night people, single 25–35s, restaurant people. Paris’s nightlife capital, anchored by Rue de Charonne and Oberkampf.

How much does it cost to rent in 11e (Bastille), Paris?

Median asking rent in 11e (Bastille) is roughly €11,400 per m², which puts it in line with comparable Paris neighborhoods. Actual prices vary by street, building age and apartment size. Loud weekend nights along Charonne. Apartments are old, small, and overpriced

Is 11e (Bastille) a safe neighborhood?

11e (Bastille) is generally safe. Our safety grade is B, based on official France police data and resident reports. Daytime safety is generally good across most blocks, with localized concerns covered in the full address-level report.

Is 11e (Bastille) walkable?

Yes, 11e (Bastille) is highly walkable, you can run most errands on foot. Walk Score: 97/100. Average ambient noise: 62 dB.

What is 11e (Bastille) known for?

Old workers’ quarter turned bar district. The 11e is where Parisians actually go out, natural wine bars, Italian restaurants, and a younger crowd than the Marais. Best wine bars in the city. Cheaper than the Marais with the same walkability. Multiple metros, anywhere fast

Who is 11e (Bastille) best for?

11e (Bastille) is best for night people, single 25–35s, restaurant people. Paris’s nightlife capital, anchored by Rue de Charonne and Oberkampf.

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