Porte de Choisy: history and sights
Served by: metro line 7.
Did you know?
A former gate in the Paris city wall, this station now serves the entrance to the Chinatown of the 13th arrondissement, one of the largest in Europe.
Anecdote
The Chinatown of the 13th arrondissement developed notably from the 1970s onward with the arrival of Southeast Asian populations.
Around Porte de Choisy
- Quartier chinois, 230 m away — One of the largest Chinatowns in Europe, known for its Asian restaurants and shops.
- Parc Kellermann, 650 m away — A peaceful park on the edge of the ring road, valued for its lawns and views.
- Bibliothèque nationale de France, 1450 m away — Four glass towers shaped like open books, housing one of the largest document collections in the world.