Neighbourhood
Goutte d'Or and Barbès
District 23 sat on the edge of the Goutte d'Or, a working-class quarter of the 18th arrondissement, east of Montmartre, often called Paris's "Little Africa".
Where it is
| Side | Boundary |
|---|---|
| South | Boulevard de la Chapelle |
| West | Boulevard Barbès (where the Tati building stands) |
| North | Rue Ordener |
| East | Rue Stephenson / Rue de Tombouctou |
What to know
- Château Rouge is the area's West African commercial hub, and gives its name to Youssouf Fofana's label Maison Château Rouge.
- Marché Dejean is an open-air market selling produce and goods from Africa.
- The Institut des cultures d'Islam is at 56 rue Stephenson.
- Émile Zola set his novel L'Assommoir in the Goutte d'Or.
- In 2012 at least 35% of residents were of immigrant origin, including many West African and Algerian families.
Getting there
Barbès–Rochechouart (lines 2 and 4) and Château Rouge (line 4) are the closest métro stations. The courts District 23 used are listed on the programme page.