Maison Blanche: history and sights
Served by: metro lines 7 and 14.
Did you know?
Named after a former inn or isolated house with a white façade, a familiar landmark for travellers once using this southern route out of Paris.
Anecdote
Many Parisian place names come from former inns or isolated houses that served as landmarks for travellers.
Around Maison Blanche
- Manufacture des Gobelins, 950 m away — A royal workshop founded in the 17th century that still weaves exceptional tapestries for the French state today.
- Place d'Italie, 600 m away — A vast crossroads in the 13th arrondissement, the gateway to Paris's Chinatown.
- Parc Kellermann, 800 m away — A peaceful park on the edge of the ring road, valued for its lawns and views.