Settle onto the Parvis de Saint-Gilles, the sociable square at the heart of its namesake neighbourhood. Grab a terrace seat, watch local life pass, then wander nearby streets of Art Nouveau townhouses.
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The Parvis de Saint-Gilles is the social heart of the Saint-Gilles municipality, a sloping square ringed with cafés, bars and restaurants. It has the relaxed, mixed feel of a true local hangout, with terraces filling up in the afternoon and evening and a market that animates the square on set days.
The area's Art Nouveau and eclectic townhouses lie within a short walk, so the parvis makes a convenient starting point for exploring the neighbourhood. The crowd is largely local, with a trendy edge.
The Parvis de Saint-Gilles is the social heart of the Saint-Gilles municipality, a sloping square ringed with cafés, bars and restaurants. It has the relaxed, mixed feel of a true local hangout, with terraces filling up in the afternoon and evening and a market that animates the square on set days.
The area's Art Nouveau and eclectic townhouses lie within a short walk, so the parvis makes a convenient starting point for exploring the neighbourhood. The crowd is largely local, with a trendy edge.
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1h
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lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
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Moderate walking
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