Tucked somewhere between Belleville, La Villette and the 19th district, Buttes-Chaumont is forever climbing the ranks of what’s good and beautiful in Paris. With cascading parks – from Buttes-Chaumont to Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge – a string of canals, and sprawling cultural hubs like Le 104 and Parc de la Villette, the city’s northeast is a surprising but brilliant mix of laid-back vibes and artistic energy.
Here, you’re not in the midst of buzzy, tourist Paris. Instead you’re interspersed with locals doing their day-to-day, seeking a little bit of peace (and greenery) in Paris. And that means you won’t find great hotels here either – you’re better off booking an Airbnb or staying nearby. But add in standout restaurants, plus some of the city’s best new bars and clubs, and you’ve got a neighbourhood that’s well worth basing yourself in for the weekend. Here are our top picks in the Buttes-Chaumont neighbourhood.
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Alix Leridon is a journalist at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.
