To the east of the capital, near the 19th arrondissement – which you can explore through our latest tips on outings and local favorites – there's a park offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. Known as the Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge, this name is itself enough to spark curiosity. But then, why is it called the Red Hat Hill?
The name “Butte du Chapeau Rouge” doesn’t originate from the park itself but rather from a much older locality. In other words, the hill was already known by this name long before the creation of the public garden. The most common explanation for the “Chapeau Rouge” name links it to a nearby tavern that once stood on the outskirts of Paris, near Pré-Saint-Gervais. Some sources suggest that the name specifically refers to the sign of that tavern, which supposedly featured a red hat.
The park, on the other hand, appears much later in history. It opened in 1939 and naturally took its name from the hill on which it is built. Designed by architect Léon Azéma, it reflects an aesthetic characteristic of the 1930s, with composition and materials typical of that era.
Parc de la Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge: a little-known green spot in the 19th arrondissement
Looking for an undiscovered spot to relax on the grass? Not far from the famous Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, a verdant garden awaits you in the 19th arrondissement. Parc de la Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge. [Read more]
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Location
Butte du Chapeau Rouge Park
5 Avenue Debidour
75019 Paris 19
Access
M° Pré Saint-Gervais, line 7bis
Parc de la Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge: a little-known green spot in the 19th arrondissement
