Bercy
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Bercy is an area in the east of the city of Paris, France, north of the river Seine.
Bercy was formerly a commune. It was annexed to Paris in 1860.
The area features two well-known large buildings:
- The Ministry of Finances (often known as "Bercy" simply), built in the 1980s; the extremity of the building plunges into the river Seine, where two fast boats dedicated to VIP transportation are moored.
- The Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy (POPB) is a large sports hall often used for concerts.
The Métro station Bercy is between the ministry and the POPB.
Further to the east lies the Bercy Park, and the Cour Saint-Émilion, where former warehouses have been converted into a complex featuring many trendy stores and a movie theatre.
Coordinates: 48°50′10″N 2°23′0″E / 48.83611°N 2.38333°E
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