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The 11th arrondissement is undoubtedly the cool part of town. Some call it the trendiest Paris district. It\\u2019s where you might find an eco-friendly garden hotel, a 1920s themed speakeasy bar, and a restaurant that\\u2019s so cool you can\\u2019t even find its name on the facade.

We found all those places, plus took a more traditional exploration through the old alleyways that were once thriving artisanal passages. Here\\u2019s everything we discovered during our 24 hours in the 11th arrondissement.

This podcast episode on the 11th district of Paris includes an interview with Guy Griffin from Cafe Mericourt and our final ranking on the district out of 100.\\xa0

Video guide to the 11th arrondissement

We\\u2019ll share our visit, in video format,\\xa0on our YouTube channel\\xa0in the coming days. We\\u2019ll be making one of these travel vlogs every week, so be sure to subscribe (you can do it in one click via this link).\\xa0

The Earful Tower\\u2019s guide to the 11th arrondissement

Where to stay?

Eden Lodge: This hotel offers eco-friendly and sustainable living at the back of a miraculously quiet and green garden. If you need some zen-like escape from the bustle of Paris, this is the place for you. Our room had a large balcony and a very comfortable bed, the breakfast was lovely, and the common rooms were tastefully designed. Cat lovers: There are at least two wondering around this hotel and they\\u2019re very friendly.\\xa0@edenlodgeparis\\xa0\\xa0Address: 175 Rue de Charonne, 75011

The best cafe

Cafe Mericourt: There are loads of cafes in this neighbourhood but none match Cafe Mericourt, run by Guy Griffin. This place is an Earful Tower favourite, we have been coming here since\\xa0before\\xa0it opened. In fact, one of the first ever live videos was Guy showing us the facade of this cafe the same day he got the keys to it five years ago. Killer coffee and brunch options in a beautiful setting.\\xa0@cafemericourt\\xa0Address: 22 Rue de la Folie M\\xe9ricourt, 75011

The best restaurants

Chambre Noir: This is the place that didn\\u2019t have a name on the facade. We didn\\u2019t even know if we\\u2019d come to the right place, but hipster whispers by the Canal Saint-Martin had insisted this was the place for dinner. A large wine menu and tapas for dinner, try the cheesy asparagus for a good time.\\xa0@chambrenoireparis\\xa0Address: 137, Rue Saint-Maur, 75011

Best place for a drink

Mobster Bar: We love a good gimmick and this one was fun. Pick up the phone out the front of this 1920s themed bar and a voice will ask you a prohibition-themed trivia question. You\\u2019ll have to type the correct combination into the keypad to get in, where you\\u2019ll be met with smartly dressed bartenders serving cocktails to customers in darkened rooms.\\xa0@mobster_bar\\xa0Address: 8 Rue de Crussol, 75011

More things to find in the 11th arrondissement

Ateliers des Lumi\\xe8res: Opened in 2018, this is one of the newest museums in Paris and it\\u2019s well worth a visit. You can see classical works of art from the likes of Dali, Van Gogh and Cezanne projected on the expansive industrial museum walls . You\\u2019ve not experienced a museum like this before!\\xa0@ateliersdeslumieres\\xa0Address: 38 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011

March\\xe9 Bastille\\xa0Every arrondissement in Paris has its own market \\u2013 and often more than one at that. But, the Bastille market has something special about it, whether you\\u2019re interested in purchasing some produce, or just want to soak up the atmosphere, it\\u2019s the ideal market. Our advice: start at the end furthest from the Bastille, the quality is better this side. Open Thursdays and Sundays 8:30AM \\u2013 1:30PM.\\xa0Address: 2018 Bd Richard-Lenoir, 75011

Explore the hidden passageways of the 11th arrondissement

The 11th is full of old alleyways which were once teeming with artisans. Furniture makers, frame fixers, handymen and more. Nowadays, the passages are still there, but it\\u2019s often residents or office workers inside the buildings. If you know where to look, you\\u2019ll find stunning oases of calm and sometimes an artisan from today plying their trade. A good one to start at is Passage de l\\u2019Homme\\u2026 but we visited about ten of them, and we\\u2019ll share our full findings and many more pictures in the coming days on this site.

That will do for now! I hope you enjoyed episode ten for this new season.\\xa0

A big thanks to Augusta Sagnelli for the photos, Charlotte Pleasants for the additional reporting, and to the Patreon members who make all this possible. Join them here.\\xa0