Goncourt: history and sights
Served by: metro line 11.
Did you know?
Named after brothers Edmond and Jules de Goncourt, 19th-century writers who left their fortune to create the prestigious Goncourt literary prize.
Anecdote
The Prix Goncourt, awarded annually since 1903, is the most prestigious literary prize in the French language.
Around Goncourt
- Canal Saint-Martin, 350 m away — A 19th-century canal lined with shaded quays and cast-iron footbridges, popular for strolls and picnics.
- Hôpital Saint-Louis, 450 m away — A 17th-century hospital with remarkable architecture, one of the oldest in Paris still in operation.
- Place de la République, 600 m away — A vast square adorned with the statue of the Republic, a hub for popular gatherings.