12th Arrondissement Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Opera Bastille
You can make plans for a show at Opera Bastille during your stay in Paris. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Bercy Arena
Catch an event at Bercy Arena during your trip to Paris. Visit the stunning cathedral and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Bercy Village
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bercy Village during your visit to Paris. Make time for the churches and local tours in this vibrant area.

Parc Floral de Paris
Parc Floral de Paris is just one of the places to see in Paris, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

Bois de Vincennes
Bois de Vincennes is just one of the places to see in Paris, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the stunning cathedral and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Jardins de Bercy
Jardins de Bercy is just one of the places to see in Paris, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the notable monuments and local tours in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in 12th Arrondissement

citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
Room was clean and staff were nice but this hotel is not to my taste. Way too modern. Not even a hot water kettle with coffee or tea in your room. It was annoying to have to use a tablet to control everything in the room.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Color Design Hotel
A
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
Womderful, clean room with great view.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Residhome Paris Gare de Lyon - Jacqueline De Romilly
Good apartment for one night.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

CAMPANILE PARIS 12 - Bercy Village
Great location (restaurants, proximity to Highway and Airport access). Clean. Great service.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hôtel Aurore Paris Gare de Lyon
rooms are very cute, clean and quiet, considering proximity to GDL. Staff are very helpful and accomodating, and an extra 14E for a great breakfast is totally worth it. However, when I booked through Expedia it was 120E per night, but if I had contacted the hotel directly it would have been 75E/night. ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around 12th Arrondissement

Marais
Travellers love Marais for its popular shops, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Saint-Paul Station or Saint-Sebastien - Froissart Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Carnavalet Museum and Picasso Museum.

5th Arrondissement
Travellers love 5th Arrondissement for its charming cafes, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Maubert-Mutualité Metro Station or Cardinal Lemoine Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Panthéon and Place de la Contrescarpe.

Sorbonne
Consider exploring the stunning river views in Sorbonne. If sightseeing is on the list, Panthéon is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Maubert-Mutualité Metro Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station to see more of the area.

Latin Quarter
Enjoy the charming cafes in Latin Quarter. Panthéon is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Paris Luxembourg Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station to see more of Paris.

Quartier de la Monnaie
Visitors often come to Quartier de la Monnaie for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like Île de la Cité and Seine. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Saint-Michel Station.

Odéon
Consider exploring the colourful gardens in Odéon. If sightseeing is on the list, Luxembourg Gardens is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Paris Luxembourg Station or Odeon Station to see more of the area.
