Where to go out around Paris’Italy ?
The place d’Italy is the heart of the 13th district of the City of Light. Its geographical location makes it a place from which you can easily visit the districts of the Left Bank. Discover in this article some of the places you can discover around the square.
Where to park near the Place d’Italie’Italy ?
Whether you live in Paris or not, you know without a doubt that a visit to the sites of the capital must be properly prepared, especially if you come by car. The embarrassments of Paris being what they are, you must think about finding a safe parking place for your vehicle. In this case, opt for a parking space on the street’Italy is the most suitable solution. Just a stone’s throw from Porte d’Orléans, Place Denfert-Rochereau and the Jardin des Plantes, this type of parking is a strategic location to optimize your trips to the targets you have chosen for the day. In addition, you keep your vehicle safe and you save time, because you will no longer lose it looking for a parking space on the public highway.
You can easily visit sites such as the catacombs of Paris, the Louvre museum or the Chinese quarter.
The catacombs of Paris
The catacombs of Paris are located less than 2 km from the Place d’Italie (1.769 km precisely). The walk takes less than 25 minutes, so you have time to enjoy your little walk.
Still called Municipal Ossuary, the catacombs of Paris are a spectacular site of the city. This place, which has existed since the 17th century, houses the remains of millions of Parisians who died over the centuries. Located 20 m underground, this ossuary which is the largest in Europe is 1700 m long and has an area of 11000 m².
This is a place that you must visit to learn more about the history of the city.
The garden of plants
The garden of plants is located 1 km from the Place d’Italie. If you park your car in a parking lot near the square, the walk to the jardin des plantes takes only 19 minutes. Once you are there, you will be able to take advantage of all the best this park has to offer.
Indeed, the plant garden is more than just a park where you can go to relax. It is also the place that houses the National Museum of Natural History. Thus, next to the green spaces, there are “galleries” (the name given to the buildings that house the various exhibitions).
Take advantage of your passage to visit the great gallery of evolution, the gallery of paleontology, the gallery of mineralogy, etc.
The Chinese district
The china town of Paris and the Place d’Italy are in the same district. The Chinese district is located between Avenue de Choisy, Avenue d’Ivry and the ring road. If you wish to discover the Asian universe and cultures without taking the plane, Chinatown is the place to go the place to be.
Between exotic products, restaurants and specialty stores, amazement is guaranteed.
And if you want the experience to be absolutely awesome, schedule your visit during Chinese New Year. The atmosphere in this period is simply electric. We are easily seduced by the many events organized (dragon dance, Chinese music, etc.).)
The best way to enjoy your visit to Chinatown, the Big Screen or anywhere else around the Place d’Italie is to organize it well. Take information on the places to visit and make a customized program.
