Paris has more districts than you probably know about. Which ones are you most likely already familiar with? Montmartre? Of course! The Marais District? Yes! The Louvre District? Definitely! The Latin Quarter? Always remembered! While these neighborhoods are pretty noteworthy in their own right, they're not the only ones worth paying attention to. There are some that are less known but serves as much of your attention as the aforementioned districts. One of them is, most definitely, Goutte d’Or! One of the more colorful areas of Paris, this is a place you must know more about. And here are a few reasons why!
An Immigrant-Heavy Area
It's no secret that France is one of the more immigrant-friendly countries in Europe. So much so that there are plenty of areas within Paris alone that are made up of immigrant communities. The Goutte d'Or is one of them! Mostly made up of African and Middle-Eastern residents, this is a side of Paris you ought to see. And if you
move to Paris yourself, regardless of where you came from, it's highly likely you'll feel quite at home here. The energy in this district is something else, a cultural kaleidoscope that you won't find in the other
neighborhoods of Paris!
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A Fascinating African Corner of Paris
As already mentioned, the Goutte d'Or Neighborhood is where many African-immigrant families have settled in Paris. As. a result, the district itself is quite the little slice of Africa within the French capital. The Marché Dejean is a particular highlight here. All sorts of cuisines from the like of Senegal, Cameroon, and the Côte d’Ivoire can be bought here, perfect for only diversifying your taste, but also lowering your
food costs! Not to mention textiles from Ethiopia, Kenya, and more! The continents many colorful and exciting cultures are on full display in this beautiful area, one that celebrates a continent that has gone through a lot over the years!
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Clash of Religions
While most of Paris is dominated by Catholicism, the Goutte d'Or district isn't exactly part of its dominion. Sure, there are many churches here, the most prominent of which is Église Saint-Bernard de la Chapelle along Rue Affre, but there are also other places of worship here. Mosques for Muslims, synagogues for Jews, and more. There's even a museum dedicated to the Islam faith—
Institut des Cultures d'Islam. An entire establishment devoted to the Middle Eastern-born religion, it's marked by beautiful artwork, 'La dernière phrase. Hommage à Hélène Cixous,' painted on a brick wall.
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Street-Art Museum
Speaking of artwork, the entire Goutte d'Or neighborhood is practically a street art museum! Several buildings, walls, roads, and whatnot have been transformed into canvasses of various artists. Sure, at first glance, this may give the area a rather sketchy look, one that many might mistake
a dangerous part of the city. But in essence, these eye-catching works of art are no different than the classics hung in
the city's most famous museums. Conveying a different side to the Paris art scene, this district is living proof that creativity is alive and well here in the French capital.
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Taste A More Unique Paris
Despite its rather rebellious feel against the standard archetype of what a Parisian district commonly looks and feels like, the Goutte d'Or neighborhood does have one thing in common with the rest of them—excellent food! The culinary hotspots here are just as delectable, just as noteworthy, and just as delicious as in the other parts of the city.
Brasserie de la Goutte d'Or, for instance, champions quality homemade beer with its menu of authentic French dishes and delicacies. It's the type of place that you'd want to go to if you want a nibble but a good one at that!
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Just when you thought you've heard of and known about all of Paris' different districts, the Goutte d'Or neighborhood comes up from behind and takes you by surprise! One thing's for sure—there's no place quite like this one anywhere else in the city!
The Goutte d'Or neighborhood is definitely one worth checking out if you have plans of staying in Paris for a long time. There are plenty of
luxury homes to choose from here!
