Is the Bastille area in Paris safe?

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Is the Bastille area in Paris safe?

It’s a very safe area. Where exactly are you staying? Most of the night life is concentrated on to the left of the Opera Buidling (along Passage du Cheval Blanc, rue de Lappe, rue de la Roquette). It’s mostly small bars – not the fancy lounges and night clubs, but great places to have a beer and “bar hop”.

Is the 3rd arrondissement in Paris safe?

3rd Arrondissement This safe area is very gay-friendly and has a great Jewish quarter with excellent restaurants and shops. Be sure to check out the lovely Musée Picasso while you are here.

Where should you avoid living in Paris?

Here are the few places you may want to avoid during your stay: Northern 18th and 19th district at night, around Marx Dormoy, Porte de la Chapelle, La Chapelle, Porte de Clignancourt, Porte de la Villette. Montmarte is very safe day and night.

Is the 11th arrondissement safe?

The neighborhood was safe. While we were there, there were protests every night at the Republique, but these were peaceful and of the “Occupy Wall Street” sentiment. Lots of police around so I always felt safe. If you do stay here, would try for a side street location as it can be noisy near Republique metro.

Which are the most unsafe places or streets in Paris?

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    • Are there unsafe neighborhoods in Paris?

    The streets are unsafe, and specifically, the areas of La Chapelle, Porte de la Chapelle, Porte de la Villette, and Porte de Clignancourt are not at all fit for night visits or crossing through. The exceptions are Pigalle and Montmartre, which are as good to visit at night as a day.

    What is the most dangerous arrondissement in Paris?

    – Marais. The trendiest neighborhood in Paris, the Marais is defined by the hip Parisians who come to eat, drink, and shop in this uber cool quartier. – Saint Germain. – Latin Quarter. – The 7th. – South Pigalle. – Montmartre. – The 1st.