Lively, cheerful, noisy and cosmopolitan, the neighborhoods of Belleville and Ménilmontant set the pace ineastern Paris. During the day, it's a great place to dine in one of the many Asian restaurants, or simply to stroll and relax in the Parc de Belleville, which overlooks the neighborhood's narrow streets.
In the evening, night owls gather at the counters and terraces of the many bars in the area, right up to Place Gambetta, where beer flows freely at mini prices. At weekends, Père Lachaise, just a stone's throw away, welcomes tourists and families seeking calm and serenity in a constantly hectic neighborhood, after enjoying a generous and affordable brunch in one of the nearby coffee shops.
From Belleville to Ménilmontant, and even a little higher up on the Butte de Belleville - the second-highest point in Paris after the Butte Montmartre - you can stroll around with the certainty of stumbling across a nice place around every corner. But don't lose your breath climbing the devilishly steep streets of Belleville and Ménilmontant!
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Place Sainte-Marthe
This is one of our favorite squares in Paris. Place Sainte-Marthe is known only to regulars and locals. It's home to some great bars, such as La Sardine, which keep the crowds moving on weekend evenings and Sunday afternoons in summer, when it's nice to lounge in the shade of the trees. Quite simply, it's like being in a village square!
Place Maurice Chevalier
Just a stone's throw from the Place de Ménilmontant and its many sidewalk cafés, Place Maurice Chevalier offers a slightly quieter alternative for tourists and locals alike. With its Wallace fountain and beautiful Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix de Ménilmontant church, it's the perfect place for an aperitif with friends!
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