Avron: history and sights
Served by: metro line 2.
Did you know?
Named after the Avron plateau, a fortified position that played a defensive role during the Prussian siege of Paris in 1870-1871.
Anecdote
The Avron plateau was one of the last points of French resistance before the surrender of Paris in 1871.
Around Avron
- Cours de Vincennes, 800 m away — A wide, tree-lined avenue leading to the Bois de Vincennes, lined with local shops.
- Bois de Vincennes, 1450 m away — Paris's largest green space, with a lake, zoo and racecourse, a former royal hunting ground.
- Place de la Réunion, 350 m away — A lively square in the 20th arrondissement, surrounded by cafés and local shops.