Craving some space? Head to the 19th arrondissement. The Buttes-Chaumont Park offers one of the most striking landscapes in Paris, while the bassin de la Villette and the canal de l'Ourcq invite strolls along the water. Farther north, the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, the Philharmonie de Paris and the Grande Halle turn Parc de la Villette into another major hub of the neighborhood.
Paris 19 charms with a blend of culture, greenery, and local life. When the sun shines, the quays buzz with activity and the lawns at the Buttes-Chaumont become prime picnic spots, perfect for picnics. The streets around Jourdain and la Mouzaïa reveal a much more residential vibe. All the while, indulgence naturally accompanies these strolls!
New coffee shops, bakeries and pastry shops have joined the neighborhood’s historic shops, complemented by ice-cream parlors and venues with international influences. You can grab a few treats before heading to the canal, or plan an afternoon snack after an exhibition at La Villette.
To know where to look, head to the sweet spots to discover in the 19th arrondissement of Paris!



La Vieille France, a Parisian patisserie founded nearly two centuries ago
Founded in 1834, La Vieille France is a family-run patisserie-chocolaterie now established on avenue Laumière. It blends sweet traditions - retro cakes, classic tarts - with modern Japanese touches, in the spirit of a warm, discreet home. [Read more]



Chapon opens its 100% chocolate popsicle bar in Paris: 17 frozen recipes to discover
Maison Chapon unveils a 100% chocolate eskimo bar in Paris to be enjoyed all summer long. The program includes 17 ice-cream recipes inspired by the company's emblematic candies and tablets, all the rage for what promises to be a hot summer season. Feel like some ice cream? Why not try the parfumps? The hardest part is choosing... [Read more]



CAYU Canidés Club, the dog-friendly accessories and coffeeshop in the 19th arrondissement
Just a stone's throw from the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont - particularly well-known as one of the only parks in Paris where you can walk your dog - the CAYU Canidés Club is a dog-friendly concept that opened in the 19th arrondissement last September. [Read more]



Pingwoo, the unusual coffee shop with crunchy cat lattes
A charming coffee shop in BoomBoom Villette, where you can enjoy real home-made fusion cuisine and gourmet pastries, as well as the famous cat lattes that are so cute, they're sure to cheer you up! [Read more]



Water and dreams, the botanical barge-library on the Canal de l'Ourcq
On the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, you'll find an unusual barge that holds treasures of lush greenery and literature. A small café-restaurant hides away in this unique botanical bookshop with its feet in the water, the ideal place for good ideas to germinate! [Read more]



The Breton canteen, a colorful creperie of the 19th century
In the Ourcq district, one block above the canal, La Cantine Bretonne has been distilling the smell of golden crepes, both savory and sweet, since May 2018. Notice to lovers of gourmet dishes and wide open spaces! [Read more]
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