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Leafy squares and a true village spirit in the Batignolles, the elegant mansions and museums of the Plaine Monceau, a bold new eco-district and park, and the Palais des Congrès at the city's western gate — the 17th is Paris lived like a local.
A real Parisian village to wander, two jewel-box museums on the Plaine Monceau, a contemporary park and a great concert hall — the 17th rewards travellers who like their Paris local and unhurried. A hand-picked selection, most with free cancellation.
Stroll the romantic Square des Batignolles, the church square and the café-lined Place Lobligeois with a guide — the village that inspired Manet and the Impressionists.
One of Europe's great collections of Chinese and Japanese art, in an elegant mansion beside the Parc Monceau — free permanent collection.
A perfectly preserved 1910s mansion of 18th-century French decorative arts, telling the moving story of the Camondo family — book a timed ticket.
A bold contemporary park of rain gardens, lawns and sports areas in the new Clichy-Batignolles district — beside Renzo Piano's Paris courthouse.
Taste your way through the Batignolles — cheese, wine, pastries and the Saturday organic market — on a guided walk through one of Paris's foodiest villages.
Big-name concerts, musicals and shows at Porte Maillot's huge venue — check the programme and book ahead for the season's headline acts.
The 17th is a patchwork of four quarters — the bourgeois Plaine Monceau, the smart Ternes, the lively Épinettes and, above all, the village of the Batignolles. Add a brand-new eco-district and you get one of the city's most liveable, local-feeling corners.
The leafy English-style garden at the heart of the village — a stream, a grotto and great old trees, ringed by café terraces. The 17th's green soul.
The picture-perfect village square, framed by the neo-classical church of Sainte-Marie des Batignolles and lined with bistros and terraces.
Two jewel-box museums by the Parc Monceau — the Asian art of the Cernuschi and the 18th-century interiors of the Nissim de Camondo.
A new eco-district on former railway land — the Martin Luther King park, eco-towers and Renzo Piano's striking Paris courthouse.
Smart Haussmann avenues radiating from the Étoile — the Marché des Ternes, Belle Époque brasseries and the Salle Wagram.
The western gateway: the vast Palais des Congrès for concerts and shows, a major transport hub and the gateway to the Bois de Boulogne.
From a garden-terrace bistro to a Michelin institution, the 17th eats like a true Parisian neighbourhood — bistros, market stalls and café terraces, away from the tourist crowds.
A warm, old-school Paris bistro near the Étoile — chalkboard classics, banquettes and a loyal local following. Honest French cooking, done well.
One of the most charming hidden terraces in west Paris — a leafy garden of palms and ferns behind a bohemian hotel, for relaxed all-day dining.
A modern bistro in the heart of the Batignolles, with a daily market-driven menu and a smart, easygoing room. A neighbourhood favourite.
A two-Michelin-star institution of classic French haute cuisine, with wood-panelled, Art Deco dining rooms. The 17th's grand-occasion address.
A handsome bistro near Place de Clichy with a classic décor and well-priced French staples — a reliable, lively spot in the southern Batignolles.
An iconic Parisian institution since 1959, Le Relais de Venise is renowned for its legendary entrecôte, secret sauce, and timeless French bistro atmosphere.
A romantic village square, two intimate museums, a contemporary park and a great western landmark — the places that give the 17th its character.
The largest green space in the 17th — an English-style garden with a stream, grotto and venerable trees, at the heart of the village.
A perfectly preserved 1910s mansion of 18th-century French decorative arts, and the moving story of the Camondo family. Beside the Parc Monceau.
The city's museum of Asian art — one of Europe's finest collections of Chinese and Japanese pieces, in a mansion by the Parc Monceau.
A large contemporary park of rain gardens, lawns and sports areas at the heart of the Clichy-Batignolles eco-district, by the new courthouse.
The neo-classical village church overlooking the Place Lobligeois, with a columned portico — the postcard image of the Batignolles.
A major convention and concert hall at Porte Maillot, hosting concerts, musicals and trade shows, with a shopping arcade and great transport links.
Every square, museum, park and table of the 17th on one interactive map. Filter by category, or click a place to locate it and open its links.
Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements that spiral outward clockwise from the centre, like a snail. The 17th is in the north-west, on the Right Bank, wrapping from the Étoile and the Plaine Monceau up to the Batignolles, the Épinettes and the ring road at Porte de Clichy and Porte Maillot.
It is a quietly residential arrondissement of four distinct villages, more lived-in than touristy — which is exactly its charm. The Batignolles in particular has become one of the most sought-after corners of the city.
Since 2025 the system has been simplified: paper tickets are gone, replaced by the contactless Navigo Easy card or your phone. A single Métro/RER ticket is now a flat fare, and a day pass quickly pays for itself if you ride often.
For door-to-door directions, the Bonjour RATP and Citymapper apps are the most reliable companions.
Metro lines 2, 3, 13 and 14, plus line 1 and RER C at Porte Maillot, ring the spread-out 17th. Here are the essentials.
A few practical essentials to make your visit to the 17th arrondissement smooth and stress-free.
The villages are loveliest spring to early autumn. Come on a Saturday morning for the Batignolles organic market; the museums of the Plaine Monceau are calm on weekday afternoons. Most museums close on Mondays.
The 17th is residential and well-priced compared with central Paris, with excellent transport — a great base for a calmer, more authentic stay near the Étoile and Saint-Lazare.
The Nissim de Camondo sells timed tickets; Palais des Congrès concerts and shows sell out — reserve online. The Cernuschi's permanent collection and the parks are free.
Cards are accepted almost everywhere; market stalls may prefer cash. Service is included by law; rounding up for great service is appreciated, never expected.
The Square des Batignolles and the Martin Luther King park are made for kids — playgrounds, lawns, a pond and sports areas, with plenty of room to run.
Parks open daily from morning to dusk; most museums close one day a week (often Monday or Tuesday). Many local shops shut Sunday afternoon and Monday.
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Each Paris arrondissement has its own guide. Hover the map to reveal a district's name, then click to open its dedicated site — you are currently in the 17th.