{"id":10118,"date":"2012-02-17T12:23:47","date_gmt":"2012-02-17T16:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=10118"},"modified":"2012-12-27T12:31:10","modified_gmt":"2012-12-27T16:31:10","slug":"exploring-canal-saint-martin-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/02\/17\/exploring-canal-saint-martin-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Canal Saint-Martin, Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Canal Saint Martin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

For an off-the-beaten-path treat, take some time to discover the Canal Saint-Martin<\/a> neighborhood on your next trip to Paris<\/strong>. \u00a0This hidden gem may not be one of the most recognizable quarters of Paris, but it exudes a sense of elegant leisure that is oh-so French.<\/p>\n

The center of this 10th arrondissement neighborhood is the canal, which was dug between the Seine and the river Ourcq under Napoleon\u2019s orders in the early 19th century<\/strong>. \u00a0At the time, there was a desperate need for fresh water, but today, the canal serves as a picturesque backdrop for Parisians and tourists enjoying a picnic lunch on its banks. \u00a0Time seems to slow down as you sip your wine, watch the boats float by, and listen to the outdoor musicians serenade you.<\/p>\n

This neighborhood is pedestrian friendly, and you will certainly want to take a stroll over one of the seven iron footbridges spanning the canal<\/strong>. \u00a0In addition, if you visit Canal Saint-Martin on a Sunday, the two streets running parallel to the canal\u2014Quai de Valmy and Quai de Jemmapes\u2014are cordoned off exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists, and roller bladers<\/strong>, giving you an opportunity to see the city under your own steam.<\/p>\n

In addition to the beauty of the canal, this neighborhood is also known for its quirky shops and restaurants<\/strong>. \u00a0Step into the H\u00f4tel du Nord, a restaurant and bar that was once a hotel for the blue-collar workers and manual laborers who made up the original inhabitants of this quarter. \u00a0The fa\u00e7ade of the H\u00f4tel du Nord was famously reproduced in Marcel Carn\u00e9\u2019s 1938 film of the same name, and enjoying a meal there today will remind you of the charm of that decade.<\/p>\n

Fashionistas will certainly want to spend an afternoon in the clothing boutique Antoine et Lili. \u00a0The bright pink and yellow entrance has become an icon of the neighborhood, and inside you will find kitschy clothes that will make you stand out in any fashionable crowd.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to sit back and let the secrets of this hidden neighborhood come to you, consider taking a boat tour of the canal<\/strong>. \u00a0These two-and-a-half-hour cruises take you through the Saint-Martin canal, as well as through some of Paris\u2019s underground waterways. \u00a0It will be an unforgettable tour of the little-known parts of a beloved city.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to book your vacation to Paris and Canal Saint-Martin<\/a>, why not let us be your host? \u00a0We have many beautiful furnished apartments within walking distance of Canal Saint-Martin. \u00a0Check out these vacation rentals to get your search started:<\/p>\n

This bright 2 Bedroom Loft Vacation Rental \u2013 Canal Saint Martin \u2013 Gare du Nord \u2013 Gare de l\u2019Est \u2013 Paris (PA-1278)<\/a> would make the perfect getaway for your vacation. \u00a0With skylights throughout, a gorgeous patio, and built-in bookcases, you\u2019ll never want to leave this airy apartment.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re traveling with a crowd, look no further than this 4 Bedroom Duplex Vacation Rental \u2013 Canal Saint Martin \u2013 Gare du Nord \u2013 Gare de l\u2019Est \u2013 Paris (PA-3485)<\/a>. \u00a0In this luxurious apartment, you\u2019ll enjoy a private garden, beautiful hardwood floors, and bright windows galore!<\/p>\n

What is your favorite Parisian neighborhood?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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