When the iconic monuments and the hordes of tourists start to tire you, there's Charonne, the "real" Paris to some, where people from many corners of the globe call home. Disparate cultures, incomes, and ages collide to bring you a Paris that is different from the postcards. Spanning from the 11th arrondissement to the 12th, Charonne is young and energetic. Local business owners are friendly, always available, and in a perpetually relaxed state of being. With its trendy, boho clientele, Charonne offers a truly eclectic and unique Parisian experience in the north-eastern part of the city.
Shoppers from the nearby marché d'Aligre inevitably make their way to le Baron Rouge for happy hour. In a beautiful marriage between a bar and wine cellar, the atmosphere is just the right amount of grunge to pique your curiosity but not scare you away. The wines, of course, are cheap and good; and the charcuterie and oysters plates are served on barrels converted into counters.
