The eleventh is a lively, varied area. To the west lies the Place de la République which is joined to the Place de la Bastille in the east by the sweeping, tree-lined Boulevard Richard Lenoir, with its large markets and children's parks. Bastille and rue du Faubourg St Antoine are a favourite for trendy cafés, restaurants and nightlife and also contain a range of boutiques and galleries. The Oberkampf district to the north is another popular area for nightlife. The east is more residential, with more wholesale commerce, while the areas around Boulevards Voltaire and Parmentier are livelier crossroads for the local community.