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Surrounded by the Saint-Ambroise and Sainte-Marguerite districts, the La Roquette district is one of the four districts of the 11th arrondissement of Paris. The former hamlet is now the 43rd administrative district of the French capital. The district of La Roquette extends from Rue de Charonne to Rue du chemin vert, between Place de la Bastille and the Père Lachaise cemetery.

Quartier de la Roquette - Paris 11
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History

From the 1830s until 1974, the La Roquette district housed two prisons. La Grande Roquette, which was destroyed in 1900, and La Petite Roquette, which became a women’s prison in 1920. The latter has since been replaced by the Square de la Roquette.
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Cultural sites

  • La Roquette fountain: built in 1846, it was used to supply water to the then densely populated Faubourg Saint Antoine district. Located at 70 Rue de La Roquette, it is no longer in use.
  • Notre-Dame d’Espérance Church: the modern contours of this Catholic church inaugurated in 1997 are the work of Bruno Legrand and Jean-Luc Leroy. It perfectly illustrates the architectural diversity of the La Roquette district.

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Local landmarks

La Roquette is a lively and festive neighbourhood. Indeed, there is a plethora of restaurants, cafés and art galleries. Located between Place de la Bastille and the Père Lachaise cemetery, its position within the 11th arrondissement makes it a mecca for Parisian parties.

 

  • Rue de Lappe: in contrast to its gardens in the 17th century, Rue de Lappe is today at the heart of the trendy Parisian nightlife. With restaurants, fashionable galleries and nightclubs, it has the best places for a fun night out.
  • Cour Damoye: this private lane that starts at 12 Place de la Bastille and extends to 12 Rue Daval is a hidden alley in the La Roquette district. A typically Parisian cobbled street contrasting the bustle of the surrounding streets.

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Parks

  • Square de la Roquette: covering four and a half acres, these gardens offer a green haven in the heart of the 11th arrondissement of Paris. It even has an underground auditorium, the Olympe-de-Gouges hall.

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Schools

  • Servan Elementary School: 29 Rue Servan, 75011 Paris.
    Access via metro lines 2 (Père Lachaise) and 3 (Rue St-Maur).
  • Saint-Maur Elementary School: 22 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris.
    Access via metro lines 2 (Père Lachaise), 3 (Rue St-Maur) and 9 (Voltaire).
  • Roquette Public Nursery School: 144 Rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris.
    Access via metro lines 2 (Philippe Auguste) and 9 (Voltaire).
  • Alain Fournier Secondary School: 87 Rue Léon Frot, 75011 Paris.
    Access via metro lines 2 (Philippe Auguste) and 9 (Voltaire).
  • Emile Lepeu Nursery School: 44 Rue Émile Lepeu, 75011 Paris.
    Access via metro lines 2 (Philippe Auguste) and 9 (Charonne).

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Nearby transportation

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