France’s influence on architecture, food and design can be felt the world over so I thought it would be fun to have Igor from the blog Happy Interior take you through a little tour of Munich’s quartier Français and some of his favorite spots in the neighborhood. Enjoy!

Orleans Street, Metz Street, Paris Square and Bordeaux Square – the toponymy of Munich’s East speaks of our big neighbor, la France. Built between 1871 and 1872, the city’s French Quarter is located in the borough of Haidhausen. Here, the streets were named after victorious battlegrounds during the French-German War of 1870/71.  Today, the French Quarter is a charming residential area with leafy squares and loads of little shops, ateliers and cafés. As you can imagine, the French vibe is palpable! 

To round-out a beautiful day, enjoy the sunshine in the little park in front of the stately St. John’s Church and then head over to the Wiener Platz (Vienna Square). Stroll over to the local market, peek into the beautiful Brocante (antiques) store Living Room or partake in the local culture by having a beer and pretzel at Hofbräukeller, one of Munich’s most beautiful beer gardens.