(Last Update: 01.04.2024) When I first settled in Paris, I scoured the city for a long time, but for some reason, I came across this Turkish Quarter, almost in the heart of Paris, after a long time. Because it's one of my favorite areas of Paris. Grands Boulevardsat most Grand RexI was walking all the way to there, and from there I was either going back or taking the metro to go to other places.
But one day I learned that the Turkish Quarter of Paris was right in the heart of the city! Then it became inevitable to get up and explore, and about a year after I settled in Paris, I wanted to visit and get to know this place, too.
In fact, living in Paris and benefiting from the blessings of Paris has always been my priority. Even learning french As someone who avoided Turkish environments as much as possible during the process, I neither bothered to look for a Turkish neighborhood nor had any intention of making friends with people from Turkey. From the first day I settled in Paris, I have never felt lonely throughout the years; especially "homesickness” has never crossed my mind and heart. However, it would of course be nice to visit a region abroad where Turks are concentrated. Well of course one's self in his homeland I was also wondering if you would feel it. That's why I got up and left.
Strasbourg Saint-Denis metro This area, which you can reach by entering Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, right next to the station, on the street where Port Saint-Denis is located, is a really interesting place. 10. boroughOne wonders how such a beautiful neighborhood in , in a central location of the city, took on such a ghetto-like appearance. At first you like the Turkish signs of the shops, especially the fact that they are side by side, it is quite enjoyable, but soon when you understand the profile of the neighborhood, “Why does it always have to be like this?” one thinks. So how should I explain it... Anyway, I won't explain it, you will understand what I mean anyway. learning Turkish exchange My friends love this place. Well of course they said "authentic” comes such a place in the middle of Paris. I say, "But Turkey is not such a place, our lives are not like this, it is much better", but I have to slowly accept that I think Turkey is rapidly becoming such a place...
The reason I went to this neighborhood after discovering this place was, of course, the Turkish markets there. I must admit that it always made me happy to find some of the grocery products that were indispensable for me when I was in Turkey. Especially the "petit pastry” when I have a crisis 🙂 I know that the origin of “petit-beurre” is actually Paris, but the “petit-beurre” of my childhood ispetit pastry“I wouldn't trade the reputation for anything, no one should mind :)
Along the street (Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis) a few Turkish market Yes, since I am a loyal customer, I became a regular at Epicerie du Faubourg, the market I went to by chance on the first day. (When you enter from the street, on the right, first corner at the end of the road). I'm sure others have what I'm looking for, but once I go somewhere and I'm satisfied, I'm someone who always shops at the same place. It's interesting that someone like me, who loves change so much, is obsessed with some things :)
Do not think that all the shops on the street belong to Turks. French, Kurds, Arabs, Assyrians and people from many different nationalities have shops and stores here. That's why it's a bit risky to enter every shop by saying "hello". Once we said hello to a town like that, but the man just looked at us blankly. Still, speaking Turkish is very enjoyable in many shops. After all, they are good people and as such, “the customer is always the benefactor”.
The Turkish neighborhood in Paris is not very big. Actually, I don't know how accurate it is to call it the Turkish Quarter. Region where Turks are densely populated It would be more correct to say. Well, of course, if you take into account the diversity of citizens with all kinds of ethnic origins coming from Turkey... We are in Beyoğlu. Algiers Streethow to french street If we say so, this is the same... However, the French also have Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, whatever you want... For example, the crepes we all love so much are actually Breton cuisine, not French. Now, with this information, we french crepe instead Breton crepe shall we say?
Anyway... If you walk a little further and dive into the streets left and right, it's easy to suddenly think you're in Africa. You wouldn't believe how dense the black population is. And why do all of these people crowd into hairdressers' places lined up side by side and get their hair done, and most of the time, the cut hair is swept out of doors and onto the sidewalks? people have difficulty understanding. I have passed through these streets once or twice; If possible, I will never go there again. To some authentic may come but The Other Side of Paris Because it doesn't interest me much; maybe much later, much later…
Still a Grands Boulevards and extend your path in your walk, Grand RexIf you pass and walk a little further and come to the sides, it may be interesting to see the Turkish Quarter. Maybe you live in Paris and you need to taste the flavors you miss from Turkey; possible. Or are you looking for a place to eat abroad that suits your taste?
There are many good and bad options on this street, from soup shops to doner shops, from restaurants to coffee houses. At the entrance of the main street (Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis), a little ahead on the right Derya Restaurant Yes, it is the best among them. Then, the pitas of Istanbul Pizza Grill are very good, I recommend them, but I am protesting - in my own way - because they do not serve tea after the meal, I do not write a promotional article about them due to these major shortcomings :) Mardin Soupe – Mardin Soupe is also small but under Paris conditions It's a very useful place. Although I don't put it in my mouth, they say the tripe soup is very good; I have many friends who go there at night and eat soup. I only drink lentil soup or something 😉 Also, when you enter from the fourth left, there is Pide Paris a little further on the right, you can try there too 😉
Then again, you can find delicacies such as pastries, pastries and pastries in the small buffets in the side streets. This is in Paris Must be the food of my own country We can say that it is a life-saving region for those who say 😉 When I want to eat Turkish food, I prefer this region. Canal Saint Martin – Saint Martin CanalMy favorite Turkish restaurant in Paris Labranda RestaurantI prefer to go to .
Rue du Faubourg is the end of the road if you walk north from Saint-Denis East Railway StationIt goes up to , a little bit above it is Gare du Nord already. I don't like the northern parts of this region very much, but if you go back to the south and go down, you can see Etienne-Marcel. ChâteletYou can reach . Maybe it would be more enjoyable that way. on your way The Shortest Street in Paris It will happen when you come here Passage du Caire ve Passage du Grand Cerf You'd better see the passages. If you walk to the east side République Square, Even if you walk to the west side Grands BoulevardsYou are already reaching .
Ultimately, one way or another, for better or worse, keep in mind that there is a Turkish Quarter in Paris in the heart of the city. As you know, the world has many different states; Maybe one day you'll need it too. Besides, the big historical gate at the entrance of the street Porte Saint-DenisEven seeing may seem different. Moreover, recently there have been new patisseries and bakeries here. Popular places frequented by young people It is opening up and the environment is getting more beautiful day by day.
Then I say, “To better days, to better tomorrows”; And "to the lives where we can represent ourselves better"...
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
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The place known as Turkish cinema is on Grand Boulevard. Ask about REX cinema when you exit Strasbourg Saint-Denis metro station. When you go according to the directions, you will see it on the right after 1100-150 meters. It's on the right before you arrive EXACTLY.
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Thank you very much Ms. Pınar…
Hello,
I think I saw a comment while searching for Turkish cinema... and I don't know if you found it, but I'll share it anyway.
Frankly, there is no Turkish cinema. There is only a small “Arts & Essai” cinema that offers, occasionally, Turkish films that are released, I think, in Europe (more precisely, Germany and the Netherlands).
I watched ice cream gaymak there.
It has to be Le Brady https://www.lebrady.fr/inedits-du-cinema-turc/ If I look at its page, I think there is no Turkish movie in theaters right now.
Maybe L'Archipel, which is on the same street, may also offer it.
By the way, not only the number of shops but also the number of Turks living in this district is higher. Rue de Clery and Rue d'Aboukir are the district called Le Sentier, this was once the place of tailors / workshops and Jewish clothiers. Because Turks work in workshops, there are more Turks living there than in other neighborhoods. It also extends to the Rex cinema you mentioned.
Yes, a Turkish Film Festival is held once a year and at that time, films are screened in one or more cinemas, especially Le Brady.
Other than that, I've never come across it, except for a few movie releases.
Hello Mr. Ahmet,
Although it has been 5 months since I left my home and settled in Paris, I went here for the first time yesterday. He is also very attached to his country and its habits and he is taking a friend of mine who has just moved here... How should I put it, maybe some people miss their country less or are less attached to it :)
Of course, I can't walk around Paris without reading your article. I found it as if I read your article and put it in my hand. Although my friend and I traveled a lot (and found what we were looking for), we did not encounter that many Turkish businesses. Maybe we were waiting longer, I don't know. However, one of the tradesmen commented to us, "It is not as much as before, it was much more until a few years ago." Still, there are places that make you feel like you've entered a market or restaurant in Turkey, and as you said, there are many French people in the shops, probably because they find them authentic.
We spent our lunch eating Urfa wraps, lahmacun and drinking ayran because we love it. The owner of the restaurant specifically wrote on the door that there is no halal meat (which he doesn't need to say in France, but of course it must be due to the expectations of the segment he appeals to), and when my friend asked "why?", he replied "haram tastes different" :)
The concept of halal - haram should be left to the enthusiasts, but eating an Urfa wrap with the quality of meat in Paris was a truly enjoyable experience.
Hello Ata Bey,
Of course, we shouldn't think of it as Berlin, but this neighborhood of Paris works well as a place where you can shop and eat, at least speaking Turkish. I stopped by the Turkish bookstore there last week, and then it felt good to go and have a hot lentil soup at the soup shop :)
Thank you very much for your nice comment.
You explained it very well
Thank you so much.
Mr. Ahmet, I am planning to settle in Paris very soon. There are a few things I want to discuss. I would be very happy if you could help me with this subject. Can you write me an e-mail address where I can reach you?
Hello,
You can reach me via the e-mail address on the "contact" page.
Thanks
Mr. Ahmet, I couldn't understand where the Turkish cinema is, I'm a little panicked when I'm about to settle in.
Hello Ms. Nalan, believe me, I don't know either, I haven't discovered it yet….
It is difficult to accept the situation of this neighborhood. It is difficult to accept that Turkey will look like this in 5 years. But no matter, this is a useful place in its own way. There is a Turkish cinema on the left side of this street (the part that is the main street). There is a wonderful place in Adana, whose name I cannot remember/know at the moment. It's a very good place with a very small place but great taste. I recommend you to go to the crossroads of Carrefour Market (I hope it's not wrong).
Thank you for the information, I did not know Turkish cinema in particular, I will try it at the first opportunity.
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