The 17th developed in the 19th century as a bourgeois residential area. Batignolles was a favorite of Impressionist painters, while the Ternes quarter retains its aristocratic character. The organic market tradition here predates the modern farm-to-table movement, and the Saturday morning market remains one of the best in the city.
Residential and local — this is where Parisians live. Batignolles has a genuine village feel with its organic market and pedestrian streets. Near the Arc de Triomphe the character shifts to more formal and commercial. Perfect for experiencing everyday Parisian life without the tourist overlay.