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Hi I'm David Hill with New York Habitat.
Today we are going to explore the area around La Bastille.
This place is full of unique and hidden treasures.
This is the 3rd of our 3 part series
on the neighborhood of Bastille in Paris.
If you missed our first two episodes,
you can find them on our YouTube channel.
This is La Place de la Bastille … but where is the Bastille?
It was actually a fortress
built on the eastern gates of Paris in the 1300s.
The area east of Place de la Bastille is known as
the Faubourg Saint Antoine.
Along rue de Faubourg Saint Antoine
you can find some French chain fashion stores,
but if you get off the main drag,
you can find all sorts of cool little boutiques
scattered around the area.
And if you head north away from Bastille
don't miss the cool concept store Merci
where you can find used books,
designer clothes and mega discounts -
and all profits go to charity!
If you are staying in an apartment near Bastille
you have two wonderful markets at your doorstep.
Every morning except Monday
you can wander the colorful stalls of the Marche d'Aligre
just off of rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine.
Enjoy a glass of wine after your shopping
at the lively Baron Rouge
while rubbing shoulders with the fishmongers,
butchers and trendy locals.
Right off of Place de la Bastille
is one of Paris' largest open markets along
Boulevard Richard Lenoir
every Thursday and Sunday morning.
One of the great things about staying
in a furnished apartment in the Bastille neighborhood,
is once you've bought all your fresh food
from open-air markets,
you'll have a fully equipped kitchen to come home to.
Cooking at home will not only give you an
authentic experience in Paris, it will also save you money!
And if you feel like eating out
you'll have no problem finding great food in the Bastille!
Arrive early to get a spot on the large terrace
of the Pause Café.
This artsy café has a great reasonably priced menu
and several vegetarian dishes.
The Crêperie Bretonne Fleurie
is an authentic creperie that looks …
and tastes like it could be from Brittany -
where crepes are traditionally from.
If you're looking for classic bistro fare,
Le Bistrot Paul Bert ranks top on the Paris list.
If you have a more adventurous palate,
give Rino a try, with its daring market-based cuisine
near metro Ledru-Rollin.
While there are some great things to see
by day around Bastille,
it's at night that the area truly comes to life!
Bastille is one of Paris' nightlife centers,
take a stroll along rue de Lappe
and you'll see where it's at.
Try a tasty cocktail and the L'Infini Bar
or grab a happy hour pint at the Barbat.
For some salsa, tapas and cocktails
and a great Spanish ambiance head to La Pirada .
Bienvenido a la Pirada a la Bastilla.
Everyone is welcome a la Pirada in Bastille.
Tout le monde sera le bienvenu à la Pirada,
dans la Bastille à Paris
Afterwards why not catch a concert at the nearby
Scene Bastille
or the Café de la Dance
or if you're in the mood for dancing,
groove to some retro tunes at the seventies-deco Wax
or the chic Barrio Latino, the famous three-story salsa bar.
Well, I hope you've enjoyed our tour of the Bastille district.
And of course, there are a ton of things to do and see here
and we couldn't get them all in this video.
If you know of anything we missed
make sure you share them with us
in the comments section below.
If you're planning a trip to Paris,
get to know a local area by renting a furnished apartment
through New York Habitat.
Visit our website at nyhabitat.com.
You're just a few clicks away
from living like a real Parisian.
I'm David Hill with New York Habitat.
And while there is no longer a fortress
here in Bastille to capture,
we hope to see you soon,
capturing your own special Parisian moments!