Every arrondissement has its own atmosphere. In Paris, one district follows another and no two are alike, offering us a plunge into different worlds at the crossroads of eras and cultures from all over the world to form the capital as we know it today. Some arrondissements are particularly popular with tourists, while others are home to Parisians both old and new, and still others form the Paris of Parisians. Among the latter is the 19th arrondissement.
Located on the right bank, the 19th arrondissement is both a district with a popular spirit and a stronghold of little-known heritage. In the maze of its narrow streets, you'll come face to face with picturesque places, making it a district full of surprises. Some spots are particularly popular with street artists , who transform them into open-air art galleries. When the weather's fine, you can stroll along the Canal de l'Ourcq, where a host of good addresses await you, while those in search of greener pastures can take to the sublime Parc des Buttes Chaumont or discover the hyperactive program of events on offer in the Parc de la Villette, home to the Cité des Sciences et de l' Industrie and the Philharmonie de Paris music museum.
As you can see, the 19th arrondissement has a lot to offer in terms of cultural outings. That's why we've put together a list of the must-see places to visit inParis's 19th arrondissement: museums, monuments and current exhibitions. By the way, stay tuned: we'll be updating this guide as we make announcements and discoveries.
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Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Paris's largest charming mountain park
The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is one of the largest green spaces in Paris. For a jog, a picnic or a walk in the countryside, this large green setting is a must. [Read more]
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie: scientific discoveries and fun for all the family
The Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is packed with fun and educational exhibitions for the whole family to discover, in the heart of the Parc de la Villette. It's the perfect place to learn all about the world around us! [Read more]
The unusual Saint-Serge de Radonège church in Buttes-Chaumont: A hidden Parisian treasure
In the heart of Paris's Buttes-Chaumont district lies the unusual Saint-Serge de Radonège church. Not visible from the street, in the 19th arrondissement, this church is an architectural nugget waiting to be discovered. [Read more]
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]
19M celebrates the winter solstice with creative workshops, nail art, embroidery, music and a festive brunch.
Forget the dreariness of December, Galerie du 19M invites you to celebrate the winter solstice with a creative, vitamin-packed program! Offbeat performances, workshops for the whole family and gourmet interludes are on the menu to brighten up your weekend on December 14 and 15, 2024. Between art, fashion, music and surprises, winter becomes a party in the arty space of the Manufacture de Mode Chanel! [Read more]
La Grande expédition: the art and science exhibition at Centquatre-Paris - our photos
Le Centquatre-Paris and the TARA Océan foundation take us on a voyage of discovery of the ocean and its riches, in a groundbreaking exhibition on view from November 16, 2024 to March 2, 2025. [Read more]
Silence: the immersive exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
In a world in constant turmoil, silence is becoming rarer... The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents an unusual exhibition on the theme of silence, to be visited from December 10, 2024, until September 2025. [Read more]
Grotte Chauvet, l'aventure scientifique: immerse yourself in prehistoric art with the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences takes us on a voyage of discovery of the Chauvet cave, a Paleolithic treasure trove, with a brand-new exhibition on view from October 15, 2024 to May 11, 2025. Fun, interactive and, above all, educational: come and take a behind-the-scenes look at this famous French cave! [Read more]
Ravel Boléro: the musical exhibition that delights us at the Philharmonie de Paris
The Philharmonie celebrates the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel's birth with an exhibition based on his iconic Boléro. Let yourself be lulled by the music from December 3, 2024 to June 15, 2025. [Read more]
Lesage, 100 years of fashion and decoration: the free couture exhibition at Galerie du 19M
Lesage celebrates its centenary with a free retrospective exhibition in Paris! From September 26 to January 5, 2024, visit the Galerie du 19M to go behind the scenes of this famous embroidery and weaving house, with haute couture creations and immersive installations, not to mention workshops to introduce you, too, to the art of thread! [Read more]
Danser: a fun, interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences activates "dance" mode with its brand new immersive exhibition, Danser, on view from July 2, 2024 to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel: art gallery, creative workshops, café & couture houses
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is home to eleven Maisons d'art, as well as a gallery hosting free fashion exhibitions and a café. A must-see! [Read more]
Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [Read more]
Urgence Climatique, the Cité des Sciences exhibition to raise awareness
The Cité des Sciences is a bustling family place, a veritable paradise for young and old alike, where there is always something to do, discoveries to explore and lots of information to learn. The place hosts its latest permanent exhibition, Urgence climatique, starting May 16, 2023. [Read more]
La Maison des Petits, a free artistic space for children aged 0 to 6 at the Centquatre
Le Centquatre is the art venue you'd like to visit every day: with its free or affordable exhibitions, its beautiful play areas and its omnipresent creativity, it's hard to imagine a more suitable venue for all audiences. For families, the Maison des Petits is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 2.30pm to 6pm. [Read more]
Metamorphoses, the poetic exhibition to discover at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie - photos
The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie invites us to follow the fantastic epic of these animals and plants that change and transform. From April 4, 2023 to November 24, 2024, discover the exhibition Metamorphoses. [Read more]
Bio-inspired, the new permanent exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
Look out, here it is: the new permanent exhibition that will fascinate us endlessly. "Bio-inspired" takes place at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie from September 18, 2020. A nice introduction to talk about environment and sustainable solutions with children and older. [Read more]
