In the eclectic 17th arr., hip young locals hang out at trendy bars on Place de Clichy square, while tourists visit the stately Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner and its 19th-century portraits. Batignolles district, home to narrow streets packed with shops, wine bars and eateries, draws bohemian crowds. Nearby, imposing boulevards converge at Place Charles de Gaulle, the starting point of the Champs Elysées.

In this Parisian district is Les Batignolles. This area is concentrated around the square des Batignolles, which in turn is home to English architecture, café terraces spilling out into the streets, and a myriad of independent boutiques and shops. The main streets which make up the Batignolles area include rue des Dames, Rue Legendre and Boulevard des Batignolles.

One of the loveliest aspects of Paris is that wandering through any area of the city is sure to present the opportunity to enjoy some unique or interesting architecture, and the 17th is no exception. Particular highlights include Art Nouveau architecture, as well as plenty of Haussmannian buildings.