Austin's French Place Neighborhood

French Place is an eclectic, diverse neighborhood in East Austin composed of small, one-story homes which sit alongside wide, shaded streets. French Place is a subdivision of the Cherrywood neighborhood. Cherrywood is defined by Wilshire Boulevard to the north, Manor Road to the south, Airport Boulevard to the east and IH-35 to the west. Cherrywood is centrally located, exemplified by the short ten minute drive to the University of Texas and Downtown. Cherrywood contains many "starter" two-bedroom houses interspersed with townhomes and duplexes.

French Place was originally owned by the Giles family in the 1940s, but the area did not significantly develop until the 1980s. French Place houses a diverse group of Austin real estate owners, ranging in all ages and backgrounds. Cherrywood/French Place residents have quick access to ethnic restaurants and grocery stores. French Place is generally known as one of Austin's older neighborhoods, with homes that have character, and over the years Cherrywood/French Place residents have remodeled their homes while maintaining the character of a vintage neighborhood. Nearby parks include Alamo Parkland Recreation Center and Patterson Park.

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