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I was born in Paris. I grew up there, off and on. As a result, I don't think of Paris in terms of tourism, and my Paris page will be one of my shortest efforts.
This is a page about the neighborhood where my father lives now: the Northeast (I grew up in the South of Paris). It is a "popu" district, working class, relatively affordable. You can still imagine teenage Edith Piaf singing on street corners. Edith would be surprised, though, to see how multicultural Belleville has become: Chinese, Arabs, Jews, and Africans live there in what appears to be harmony.
I only spent one and a half day in Paris this time (after a few days in Provence). My goal was to walk the whole length of the Canal Saint-Martin. You can enjoy the canal, vicariously, via the travelogue.
I traveled with my teenage son, and I enjoyed seeing Paris through his disbelieving eyes...
- Pros:Away from the tourist attractions
- Cons:Slowly being gentrified
- In a nutshell:Nostalgic working-class Paris flavor
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A great neighborhood to walk around
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The whole Belleville / République / Buttes Chaumont neighborhood is a great place to imbibe Paris atmosphère without... more travel advice
Parc des Buttes Chaumont
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This park is located on old gypsum quarries, and has numerous walking trails. It is a "dramatic" park, with a pastiche... more travel advice
Père Lachaise Cemetery
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This huge cemetery (119 acres) is the final resting place for many Parisians, and for celebrities. This is where Oscar... more travel advice
Quiet Canal Saint-Martin
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The canal dates from 1825. Barge traffic has almost disappeared, but the canal is still a very pleasant location for a... more travel advice
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Comments (8)
Nice to see someone else writing about the little known areas of Paris.
How nice to see a different side to Paris! We visit fairly often and are always glad of ideas that will take us away from the well-worn paths.
It is nice to go 'home' after a long time and see it with new eyes. I'm glad the old Canal managed to get a reprieve and, wow, the cliffs of Parc des Buttes Chaumont are really impressive!
I liked your description of the elevator - I just had a similar experience in Rome...
A nice homey little page on the Northeast of Paris. I went to Belleville for the first time this past summer, and earned an extra fifteen minutes of cycling time by riding my Velib' bike up to the top of Belleville Park and docking it there.
so the elevator was rather intimate - great little page - ta
One of the most beautiful cities in the world. Nice new page Oliver
I feel privileged to be the first to visit your Paris page Oliver!....and what a pleasant surprise :o) Love it!! ....especially the hotel tip & elevator haha :o) Cheers, Ann.