{"id":3015,"date":"2023-02-28T16:59:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T16:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/paris-news\/?p=3015"},"modified":"2023-10-30T14:09:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T14:09:12","slug":"discovering-pariss-little-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/paris-news\/2023\/02\/28\/discovering-pariss-little-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Paris\u2019s Little India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although it might not be as large as in some other global cities, there is a vibrant diaspora from the countries of the Indian Subcontinent in Paris. Different waves of immigration from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh arrived in France, mainly in the 20th century, after India\u2019s Independence in 1947 and as of the 1980s as a result of Sri Lanka\u2019s Civil War. They settled principally in the 10th arrondissement where today you can find a wonderful array of \u201ccash and carry\u201d food markets, good value eateries and shops displaying beautiful Indian clothing and accessories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Passage Brady<\/b><\/h3>\n

Originally built in 1828, this picturesque historic passageway has both a covered section, between rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis and Boulevard de Strasbourg, and an open air section which carries on until rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin. Overflowing with ambiance and aromas, it\u2019s lined with Indian shops and restaurants, one more tempting than the next. You can get some great deals by making a reservation at one of these on <\/span>The Fork<\/span><\/a> website a day or two prior, we\u2019re rather fond of New Delhi and la Reine de Kashmir!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\" \u00a0Little India<\/b><\/h3>\n

Although Passage Brady is very charming, there is a larger concentration of the Indian community in what is called \u201cLittle India,\u201d an area located between Gare du Nord train station and m\u00e9tro La Chapelle. The higher you rise on rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, the more shops and restaurants you\u2019ll pass. These continue on rue Cail, Louis-Blanc and rue Perdonnet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Little India is great to visit any time of year (come with an empty stomach!), however, the neighborhood truly comes to life during popular festivals like Holi (March, and <\/span>another festival<\/span><\/a> is taking place in the Jardin de l’Acclimatation in Bois du Boulogne on May 14), Ganesh Chaturthi (August\/September, see temple information below) or Diwali (October\/November).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are some restaurants we recommend in Little India:<\/strong><\/p>\n