Holiday rentals in Paris 13 Gobelins

From accommodation in Paris 13 - Gobelins, in south-east Paris, you are not only within walking distance of the most famous tourist attractions of the capital, but you have one of Europe's largest Chinatowns on your doorstep. This mixed commercial and residential district in the Rive Gauche is off the well beaten tourist track, but is currently benefiting from a huge re-development project and has some of the coolest hangouts in Paris. If you don't fancy walking, there are excellent transport links to take you all across Paris. Perfect for sightseeing by day and enjoying relaxing nights in the friendly neighbourhood.

Experience Paris 13 - Gobelins like a local

If you want to head into central Paris and tick off the world famous landmarks there are plenty of ways to do it. Either follow the Seine up to Ile de la Cite and the Notre Dame, or follow the winding back streets through the Latin Quarter. You will be able to get to the Louvre in under an hour. Back in Gobelins, you must make the most of Chinatown in the southern part of the 13th Arrondissement, especially if you're visiting during Chinese New Year when it hosts the biggest celebrations for the French-Chinese community. It is home to Les Frere Tang, a vast grocery store full of goodies and, of course, a wealth of amazing restaurants. The Manufacture des Gobelins, from which the area gets its name, was a dye works serving royalty, now a gallery & museum. The best part of this area is the quayside. Here you will find some fun boat bars for cocktails and dancing. Batofar is the best known and has been a favourite of Parisians for many years.

Renting holiday accommodation in Paris 13 – Gobelins

Huge investment has recently been made to redevelop the whole area, meaning many properties have been extensively modernised in recent years. In terms of sight-seeing, the most convenient apartments in Paris 13 - Gobelins to stay in are the ones close to Place d'Italie, the Metro station at the heart of the 13th Arrondissement. Behind the main thoroughfares crossing the district you will find many small and large apartments, often set around courtyards and many with concierges. It's a very convenient location for a self-catering holiday, with small shops all around and Les Freres Tang is even open on Sunday, unusually. We've got a great range of places to choose from and with some of the best prices in Paris. Search through our loft apartments, family homes, studio flats and more for a memorable stay.