Paris's 19th arrondissement takes us to the heart of a more popular Paris that is relatively unknown to tourists. Urban culture takes pride of place here, with numerous works of street art. On sunny days, Parisians of all ages take to the Buttes Chaumont park and the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq from the Rotonde Stalingrad. On the river, you can enjoy cruises, cruise aboard boats without a license and take advantage of the barge moorings, which host exhibitions, cafés-restaurants and concert halls.
The Parc de la Villette is home to a rich program of events, including the Philharmonie, the family-friendly Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the Géode and its cinema, and concert halls including the Zénith. Paris's 19th arrondissement is also home to the Centquatre, a cultural center that presents surprising exhibitions. In addition to these flagship venues, the 19th arrondissement abounds in good deals and neighborhood nuggets offering good value for money, to the delight of gourmets. As you can see, it's a surprisingly lively neighborhood, with spots for family outings and festive places to party the night away.
Christmas Pop-Up 2024 at the Pavillon des Canaux
The Pavillon des Canaux is organizing not one but 4 Christmas pop-ups, from November 30 to December 14, 2024! The perfect opportunity to find original gift ideas from committed creators. [Read more]
Padel: the city of Paris opens its first courts at the Ladoumègue sports center (19th district)
From tennis courts to padel courts: a new feature for racket sports enthusiasts is coming to Paris' sports centers and will open soon. [Read more]
What to visit in the 19th arrondissement Museums, monuments and exhibitions
The lesser-known 19th arrondissement has many treasures and surprising concepts to discover on your strolls around Paris. Between museums, monuments and current exhibitions, find out what not to miss in this Parisian district! [Read more]
Restaurants in Paris's 19th arrondissement: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
Looking for a good address in the heart of Paris' 19th arrondissement? Our recommendations are there for you! Here are our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
Ora Farmhouse's delicious brunch under the Buttes-Chaumont trees
Now housed in the Pavillon du Lac, Ora Farmhouse unveils a superb brunch, as beautiful as it is delicious, to be enjoyed on its large terrace in the shade of the Buttes-Chaumont trees. [Read more]
Pingwoo, the restaurant - coffee and flowery brunch with crunchy cat lattes
Pingwoo is the name of a charming little coffee shop worth trying out. A cafe-canteen with a weekend brunch, this flowery place offers real home-style fusion cuisine and gourmet pastries, accompanied by its famous cat lattes. [Read more]
Pingwoo, the cozy brunch address, moves to BoomBoom Villette
New! Pingwoo tearoom, a specialist in kawaii cat lattes and renowned for its attractive brunch, has moved! The new 19th arrondissement entertainment venue, BoomBoom Villette, is the place to be for moments of indulgence in a bigger room! [Read more]
All-you-can-eat brunch at La Petite Halle (19th arrondissement), with wood-fired pizzas
Starting this Sunday, November 5, 2023, La Petite Halle is inaugurating its brand-new brunch, with an all-you-can-eat menu (yes, yes), designed around its unmissable wood-fired pizzas. [Read more]
Le Café du 19M, the creative gourmet address of the Manufacture de Mode Chanel
Nestled in the Galerie du 19M, an exhibition space in the heart of the Chanel art house headquarters, Café du 19M is the must-visit gourmet spot for fashion and textile addicts. Here, art meets gastronomy through the creative and committed cuisine of chef Laurine Marty, with colorful dishes based on seasonal produce. [Read more]
Yaya's generous Greek brunch at Halle Secrétan
At Yaya in Halle Secrétan, enjoy a cool, Greek-style brunch every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. On the menu: mezzés, Hellenic specialties and Drag Bingo! [Read more]
The Lantern Festival returns to the Parc de la Villette in Paris for its 2024 edition
The Lantern Parade returns to the Parc de La Villette in Paris! What's on the program? A free, enchanting stroll, lanterns in hand, not to be missed on Saturday, December 7, 2024. [Read more]
Le Palais de l'Horreur: the escape game that plunges you into a clown's lair at Deep Inside
Like horror movies and clowns? Head for Le Palais de l'Horreur, an escape game at Deep Inside, in the 19th arrondissement, to scare the crap out of your friends! This no-under-16s room is sure to traumatize many of you... [Read more]
UCPA Sport Station Hostel in Paris
Sponsored - Discover the UCPA Sport Station Hostel Paris, an unusual 3,000 m² youth hostel offering a fun and surprising sports experience to suit all tastes. Various sports facilities are available for individual or team sports. [Read more]
Escape Game Awards: Le Magicien de Paris, our test of Deep Inside's spellbinding escape game
Looking for magic and mystery? Head for Deep Inside, an escape game in the 19th arrondissement, to discover Le Magicien de Paris, voted best venue in Ile-de-France at the Escape Game Awards 2024. An experience combining escape game and immersive theater to discover with family or friends. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Hexagone MMA: the best fighters in the sport at the Arènes de l'Agora d'Évry and the Zénith
Good news for MMA fans! Fights resume at Évry's Arènes de l'Agora on November 23, 2024 and at Paris' Zénith at La Villette on January 10, 2025, with a concentration of the discipline's best! [Read more]
Shuffled: our test of the shuffleboard chain at Boom Boom Villette - opening date
Attention shuffleboard fans! The British game is coming to Boom Boom Villette, where Shuffled has been waiting for you in the 19th arrondissement of Paris since July 23, 2024. Dive into the world of shuffleboard, a game combining curling, bowling and pétanque, and enjoy other leisure activities in a trendy, friendly setting. An ideal outing for friends and family! [Read more]
Special offers: free canoe, kayak and rowing lessons and introductory courses at La Villette
In the 19th arrondissement, don your swimsuit or neoprene wetsuit if the temperature warms up: 45 minutes of water sports initiation or practice, in the heart of the Bassin de la Villette. [Read more]
The Riddler: the immersive escape game in the heart of GCPD at Batman Escape
Save Batman and Gotham City from the mad brain of the Mystery Man... That's what The Riddler offers you, an escape game based on the iconic DC Comics super-villain, to be discovered at Batman Escape, in Boom Boom Villette. Join the GCPD and go in search of the king of riddles, who's determined to spread panic throughout the city... and the police station. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Seven Squares: we tested the new indoor leisure space at Boom Boom Villette
Looking for an unprecedented playful adventure in Paris? Head for Seven Squares at Boom Boom Villette, an indoor leisure space that opened its doors on April 4, 2024. From digital bowling to virtual reality, laser tag and interactive mini-golf, this gigantic 5,000m² leisure space promises an immersive experience for gamers, families and children alike... We've been there, we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Batman Escape : La Batcave, the escape game in the lair of the Bat Man at Boom Boom Villette
Attention Batman fans! Ever wanted to sneak into the Batcave? It's possible at Batman Escape, an escape game in the 19th arrondissement, in the heart of Boom Boom Villette. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it! [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]
Test and Review: 'The Joker: Jokes on you' at Batman Escape, Boom Boom Villette
Attention fans of the Batman! Batman Escape welcomes you to its very first escape game, The Joker: Jokes on you, at Boom Boom Villette. Thwart the Joker's plans and give Harley Quinn a hard time by solving riddles as a group. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
The Georges Hermant swimming pool in Paris, an Olympic-size pool with a sunroof for sunny days
The Georges Hermant swimming pool in Paris, a stone's throw from the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, is one of the few addresses to offer swimmers an Olympic-size pool. What's more, thanks to its sunroof, the pool can be uncovered on sunny days, giving you the chance to soak up the sun! [Read more]
The Pailleron swimming pool in Paris: an art deco bathing venue listed as a historic monument
Would you like to swim in the heart of a historic site? The Espace Pailleron swimming pool in Paris's 19th arrondissement offers you a listed art deco setting. [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 Pailleron skating rink, for skating all year round
The Pailleron skating rink lets you glide on the ice all year round. It occupies the ice area of the Pailleron sports center in Paris's 19th arrondissement. The rink regularly organizes theme evenings, so stay tuned! [Read more]
Boats without a license for an original trip in Paris
Did you know that? In Paris, it is possible to rent boats without a license by the hour, to sail on the bassin de la Villette. Here is an original idea to enjoy the capital! [Read more]
"Secondary Effects #16: 100% Mylène Farmer evening in Paris at Belushi's Club
Come and dance to Mylène Farmer all night long (AND ONLY MF!) in a friendly, all-ages atmosphere, in aid of the Arc-En-Ciel association, which makes hospitalized children's dreams come true, this Saturday, December 7 at Belushi's Paris Canal club, from 9pm to 5am. [Read more]
La Rumba, Pardonnez-nous, La Teuf du Siècle, upcoming events at Cabaret Sauvage
The Cabaret Sauvage, nestled in the heart of the Parc de la Villette, is the ultimate spot for night owls in Paris's 19th arrondissement! A retro-dingo atmosphere under the big top, with offbeat, electric and eclectic evenings. [Read more]
Attrape Rave, Planète House, Cookie Records, upcoming events at La Rotonde Stalingrad
La Rotonde Stalingrad is the sacred haunt of gourmands and party-goers in Paris's 19th arrondissement! Restaurant, bar, terrace and club, this multi-faceted address is also a must for night owls in search of ultra-sharp, festive evenings, with its Mini Club featuring the best DJs on the Parisian electronic scene. [Read more]
Kiez: the friendly German bar with two Parisian addresses
The Kiez bars in Paris welcome lovers of German beers and gastronomy in a chill, friendly atmosphere! With two locations, in the 18th and 19th arrondissements, Kiez bars also broadcast sporting events and soccer matches. [Read more]
Glazart, the Parisian techno club and its After O'Clock format
Sponsored - The Glazart club and concert venue is undergoing a makeover for the winter season, and continues to offer its much-loved After O'Clock format every week. From 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., dance with your feet in the sand. Come and enjoy an air of vacation in Paris! [Read more]
The TLM, the new living space on the Petite Ceinture in the 19th district, accessible and supportive of others
TLM is the spot that's waking up the Little Belt in Paris's 19th arrondissement. After closing for renovation, the TLM, located at 105 rue Curial in Paris's 19th arrondissement, reopened on March 26, 2024. This project, initiated by the Au fil du Rail collective following a call for projects from the SNCF, transforms a former railway hall into a living space dedicated to culture, sustainable fashion and responsible food, with the ultimate aim of bringing together all publics from all walks of life. [Read more]
Paname Brewing Company: The beer bar on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq
The Paname Brewing Company is one of Paris's leading beer bars. With its waterside terrace and wide selection of craft beers, it's the place to go in Paris. [Read more]
"Monsieur Joseph", the not-to-be-missed family musical at the Théâtre Clavel
Sponsored - From October 23 to December 4, 2024, the Théâtre Clavel plays host to the musical comedy "Monsieur Joseph" by Les Dentellières Pourpres, transporting you to a small French village during the Liberation. All ages 6 and up! [Read more]
Disney in concert - Magical Music from the movies at Zenith de Paris in December 2024
Disney en concert - Magical music from the movies returns to enchant the Zenith de Paris on December 13 and 14, 2024. On the program? Songs from "The Lion King", "The Snow Queen" and "Aladdin" performed by singers and a symphony orchestra, while images from the cartoons are displayed on the big screen... [Read more]
Nos matins intérieurs, the poetic circus show currently on at La Villette
From November 14 to December 1, 2024, the big top at La Villette welcomes the Petit Travers collective and the Debussy quartet to present their new circus show. [Read more]
Vote Pipault, the satirical political comedy of the moment in Paris!
"Votez Pipault" is the new comedy that's already causing a stir on the Parisian stage! A biting satire of the political world with a wicked sense of humor, to be enjoyed until November 29, 2024! [Read more]
La Rotonde, a cultural and musical venue on the banks of the Bassin de la Villette
Located on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, La Rotonde serves as both a restaurant and a cultural venue in the neighborhood. With a fine program of evenings, open-air events and other convivial events, it's one of the addresses to discover on the banks of the Bassin de la Villette. [Read more]
Danny Elfman's Music from the films of Tim Burton at the Zenith in Paris in December 2024
After a 7-year absence from the capital, Danny Elfman returns to Paris this autumn with a one-off performance of his award-winning symphonic concert "Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton". This time, the concert will take place at the Zénith de La Villette on Sunday, December 15, 2024, and will feature a live orchestra and choir, as well as Danny Elfman performing songs from the classic film "The Strange Christmas Carol"! [Read more]
Joan of Arc at the stake with Marion Cotillard: a vocal concert at the Philharmonie de Paris in 2024
10 years after lighting up the Philharmonie de Paris stage, Marion Cotillard reprises her role as Jeanne in "Joan of Arc at the stake" in a unique, not-to-be-missed performance on Friday, December 13, 2024 in the Grande salle Pierre Boulez. [Read more]
Zénith de Paris: a must-see venue at La Villette
The Zenith de Paris, located in the La Villette district of Paris, is one of the capital's most emblematic concert halls, thanks to its history and its many shows by national and international artists. [Read more]
Anthrax and Kreator in concert at the Zenith in Paris in November 2024
Anthrax and Kreator announce joint tour! Join these two legendary thrash metal bands in Paris at the Zénith de La Villette on Friday, November 29, 2024! The icing on the cake is that Testament will also be on hand for this triple bill concert, which promises to be an exceptional event. [Read more]
Charlotte Cardin in concert at the Zenith in Paris in December 2024
Charlotte Cardin adds a Paris date to her "99 Nights Tour"! Join the Canadian artist for the first time on stage at the Zénith de la Villette for a unique concert on Friday, December 6, 2024. [Read more]
What to do in Buttes Chaumont and La Villette: Our tips and best addresses
How about a trip to Buttes Chaumont and La Villette? Follow the guide! [Read more]