Rarely visited by tourists passing through the capital, Paris' 19th arrondissement is the ideal place to relax, with its large green parks, headed by the Parc de La Villette, the Parc des Buttes Chaumont and the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau-Rouge. It's also a district of the capital that reveals to the most discerning walker little hidden villages of incomparable charm, like the Mouzaïa district and the Campagne district in Paris (it's all in the name!).
The La Villette district is also an ideal place to visit with the whole family. Indeed, it's impossible to get bored for a single second in the area, given the program for the young and the curious on offer at the Cité des Sciences, the Cité des Enfants, but also the Cité de la Musique, for the most music-loving among you! And if you feel like it, you can even take a trip to the MK2 Quai de Seine or across the road, to the MK2 Quai de Loire, to have a look around!
How about a tour of Paris's 19th arrondissement, from La Villette to Buttes Chaumont? Follow the guide!
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]
Do you know the terrible and gloomy history of the Buttes-Chaumont park?
Before being this beautiful bucolic park, the Buttes-Chaumont had a very gloomy history, and saw many deaths over the centuries. There is a good reason behind the name of the Pont des Suicidés (Suicide Bridge) which overlooks the park... [Read more]
JEMA 2025 in Paris: discover the art of fashion and decoration at 19M
Are you passionate about fashion and decoration? Then we've got just the ticket for you: from April 2 to 4, 2025, head to the 19M to discover the events organized during the Journées des métiers d'art. [Read more]
Mains d'avenir 2025: craftsmen's skills in the spotlight at 19M
Workshops, meetings, round tables: come and discover exceptional craftsmen in the art, fashion and decoration trades, with the Mains d'avenir event, to be experienced at 19M on February 8 and 9, 2025. [Read more]
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]
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]
Passenger Gardens at Parc de la Villette
The passenger gardens have expanded and invite young and old to discover their new spaces. Come and discover or rediscover this new landscaped area. An ideal family outing, with the kids, to wander through these educational gardens and discover the plants and their secrets. [Read more]
The secret villages of the 19th arrondissement
Looking for some fresh air? Then climb up to 100 meters above sea level on the discreet Butte Bergeyre! [Read more]
A stroll through the Mouzaïa district
In the Mouzaïa district, everything is luxury, calm and pleasure. Shall we show you around? [Read more]
Free rooftop, the Philharmonie Belvedere once again accessible with its exceptional view
Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us, from April to October, Wednesday to Sunday. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny. [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]
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]
Restaurants in the Buttes-Chaumont and La Villette districts, our top addresses
If you're looking for a good restaurant in the Buttes-Chaumont and La Villette areas, here are some good addresses! [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]
Vandal, a great pocket sandwich shop in Buttes-Chaumont
Overlooking Buttes-Chaumont, Vandal stands out for its raw design and very, very short menu: 3 sandwiches, period, but particularly naughty ones. [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]
Ora Farmhouse at the Pavillon du Lac, a vegetarian culinary show and edible paintings right on the table
Set up in the Pavillon du Lac in the heart of the Buttes-Chaumont, Ora Farmhouse offers a true gourmet experience, with a culinary show by chef Saayaan, who magnifies vegetables in edible paintings drawn right on the table. [Read more]
La Sociable, Colonel Fabien's very affordable restaurant-bar.
With plates and pints of beer from €5, La Sociable is an address that's sure to win hearts, but not wallets. A real bargain on the Colonel Fabien side of town! [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]
Boom Boom Villette: we tested the first Food & Leisure Market in the heart of La Villette
Boom Boom Villette is France's first Food & Leisure Market, taking the place of Vill'Up at La Villette, and offering a wide range of restaurants and leisure establishments. We tried out the food section, and tell you all about it! [Read more]
Pingwoo, the cozy brunch address, moves to BoomBoom Villette
Sponsored - 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]
L'Envol, Thibaut Spiwack's restaurant high above the Philharmonie de Paris
Thibaut Spiwack and Sarah Ledu open L'Envol, their cozy little nest high above the Philharmonie de Paris. To be discovered at the end of January. [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]
Where to stay in Paris's 19th arrondissement? Hotels, inns and accommodation in the district
Where to stay in Paris's 19th arrondissement? Find hotels, youth hostels and accommodation in this Parisian district. [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]
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]
Earth objectives: the satellite revolution
Objectif Terre : la révolution des satellites (Earth Targets: The Satellite Revolution) becomes a permanent exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie on June 16, 2009. Come and plunge into the heart of space applications, and discover space and the Earth as you've never seen them before! [Read more]
France-Brazil 2025 season: "Art and the Environment" exhibition at the Bibliothèque Hergé
As part of the France-Brazil 2025 Season, the Bibliothèque Hergé is hosting the "Art and the Environment" exhibition, created by the Art-éco association. A sensitive plunge into the world of the Amazon rainforest, to be discovered from May 14 to June 14 2025. [Read more]
Into The Light, the luminous, immersive exhibition at the Grande Halle de la Villette
Into The Light is the immersive exhibition illuminating the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris from April 9 to August 31, 2025. On the program: a journey through works of light, including sculptures, projections and contemplative installations. [Read more]
Bubble Planet: the immersive experience in the realm of bubbles finally bursts in Paris
Oooh the beautiful bu-bubbles ... Bubble Planet, the immersive experience that has already conquered Milan, Los Angeles and Brussels, is finally coming to Paris! From March 27, 2025, head for La Villette in the 19th arrondissement, to plunge into a fantastic spherical realm, and travel to the heart of the bubbles through ten themed rooms, governed by the latest technologies in virtual reality, simulation and optical illusions. [Read more]
Machine arrière #1, le radio-transistor: the sound and educational exhibition at the Cité des Sciences
The Cité des Sciences invites us to (re)discover an object that revolutionized our daily lives: the radio! From April 30, 2025, learn all the secrets of this wonderful invention. [Read more]
Dogs and cats: the Cité des Sciences exhibition reveals the secrets of your favorite animals
We love them a little, a lot, madly... But do we really know them? The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie presents a major exhibition on dogs and cats, from February 18, 2025, to June 28, 2026. [Read more]
Circulation(s) 2025: date and programme of the European festival of young photography at Le Centquatre
The Circulation(s) festival returns to 104, from April 5 to June 1, 2025. For the past 15 years, this event dedicated to young European photography has been a not-to-be-missed fixture in Paris. [Read more]
Disco, I'm Coming Out: the festive and militant exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris, our photos
Disco music comes to the capital in a richly festive and militant exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris from February 14 to August 17, 2025. It's an opportunity to revisit the history of this musical movement, born in the United States over 50 years ago. [Read more]
Berserk & Pyrrhia - Contemporary art and medieval art: the Frac Île-de-France exhibition
Medieval and contemporary art come together in a groundbreaking exhibition, presented at Le Plateau and Les Réserves du Frac Île-de-France, from March 21 to July 20, 2025. [Read more]
100% L'EXPO 2025: dates and schedule for the free contemporary exhibition at La Villette
100% L'EXPO is a free, not-to-be-missed art festival running from April 10 to May 11, 2025, at the Grande Halle de La Villette. The exhibition brings together a host of young artists just out of school, for an unprecedented discovery of the art of tomorrow. [Read more]
L'Argonaute: enter the heart of a former submarine at the Cité des Sciences
Located next to the Géode (that huge glowing ball) at the Cité des Scienced et de l'Industrie, the Argonaute is a unique submarine. We'll take you on a tour! [Read more]
Vote Pipault, the satirical political comedy of the moment in Paris!
Sponsored - "Votez Pipault" is the new comedy that's already causing a stir on the Parisian stage! A biting satire of the world of politics, performed at Paris de l'Humour in Belleville, every other Friday at 8pm. [Read more]
MK2 quai de Seine/Loire: two waterfront cinemas in Paris
A movie, a riverside terrace or even a boat rental ... all this is possible on the banks of the Bassin de la Villette in Paris's 20th arrondissement, where two of the MK2 cinemas are located. [Read more]
La Géode de Paris: everything you need to know about the cinema in the Parc de La Villette
After 6 years of renovation, La Géode reopened its doors on December 18, 2024, with a 4K IMAX Laser screen unique in France. [Read more]
UGC Ciné Cité Paris 19 cinema complex
With 14 screens at its disposal, UGC Ciné cité Paris 19, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, offers a wide range of national releases over several weeks. [Read more]
IMAX, 4DX and Screen X at Pathé la Villette
At the Pathé la Villette cinema, take advantage of a range of technologies for an unusual cinema experience, and discover the Pathé Kids area, the Pathé Gaumont group's only cinema dedicated to children. [Read more]
Screen X, the immersive cinema experience at Pathé La Villette and Beaugrenelle
As of July 18, 2018, Pathé cinemas in La Vilette and Beaugrenelle are offering cinema screenings unlike any other... Entitled Screen X, these new-style cinemas give viewers a wider 270-degree view of the screen. We did the test, our verdict! [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]
We Call It Jazz: a journey to the heart of New Orleans at Cabaret Sauvage
Experience the ambiance of New Orleans without leaving Paris, with a show featuring jazz and its universe, at the heart of the Cabaret Sauvage, on April 24 and May 18, 2025. [Read more]
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen at La Villette: a dialogue between generations of choreographers
From April 24 to 26, 2025, La Villette welcomes the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen for an exceptional program combining masterpieces of contemporary dance and an original creation by Jan Martens. [Read more]
Wave to Earth in concert at the Zenith in Paris in May 2025
Wave to Earth announces a concert in Paris as part of its European "play with earth! Tour". In Paris, the South Korean indie pop band will be performing at the Zénith de La Villette on Tuesday May 13, 2025. [Read more]
Le Taxidermiste: Deep Inside's creepy escape game/Story Room
Visit a taxidermist's lair in the Paris underground... That's what Deep Inside, the escape game chain based in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, has in store for you in its latest adventure. Soberly entitled Le Taxidermiste, this Story Room awaits you from February 19, 2025. Ready to enter the Taxidermist's lair? Reservations are now open! [Read more]
Cosplaymania 2025: the dates of the cosplay festival at the Cité des Sciences
Attention cosplay fans! Paris' Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is hosting Cosplaymania, an event dedicated to the world of cosplay, on April 26 and 27, 2025. Creative workshops, round-table discussions and a major competition will enliven this festival, which promises to immerse participants in the skin of their favorite pop culture characters. Come and enjoy an immersive and festive experience, ideal for cosplay enthusiasts, whether beginners or advanced! [Read more]
Plateau Cirque: circus for all ages at La Grande Halle de la Villette
Plateau Cirque arrives at the Grande Halle de la Villette, offering shows for young and old in a unique setting. From May 20 to June 4, 2025, spectators will be able to discover four shows created in 2024. [Read more]
Inhaler in concert at the Zenith in Paris in April 2025
Inhaler unveils the dates of its new European tour, dubbed "Open Wide"! Good news for the French, as the Irish rock band has announced two concerts in France, including one in the capital. Join Elijah Hewson and his band on stage at Le Zénith in Paris on Thursday, April 24, 2025. [Read more]
Stereophonics in concert at the Zenith in Paris in April 2025
They're back! Welsh band Stereophonics have announced a series of concerts across Europe in 2025, including two dates in France. In Paris, head for the Zénith de La Villette on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 for a great reunion with Kelly Jones and co. [Read more]
Ornementa: a monumental, free workshop dedicated to Métiers d'art, at the Galerie du 19M (Chanel)
Galerie du 19M puts its hands (and ideas) to work! From March 13 to May 18, 2025, it opens its doors for Ornementa, an immersive and participatory experience, where young and old become artisans for a day. A monumental, collaborative workshop to explore exceptional skills and touch the magic of Métiers d'art. [Read more]
DIY: we tested a kintsugi workshop, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with gold
Kintsugi is a Japanese method that gives a broken plate, bowl or vase a second life, embellished with shimmering golden joints. From Belleville, Delphine suggests you arm yourself with patience to try the adventure! [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]
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 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]
UCPA Sport Station Hostel in Paris - Competition
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, with a range of sports facilities available for individual or team sports. [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]
La Cité des Enfants, to marvel at and discover the world around us from ages 2 to 12
The Cité des enfants at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the ultimate Parisian place for learning and experimentation. With its two routes, reserved either for 2-7 year-olds or for 5-12 year-olds, children discover the world around them using their five senses. [Read more]
La Cité des Bébés, HQ for toddlers at the Cité des Sciences: discover the new space
Under construction for a few years now, the Cité des bébés was a place for toddlers to touch, look at and play with their parents, while learning. From now on, the Cité des Bébés has a reopening date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024! [Read more]
Tortuga Island, Boom Boom Villette's indoor adventure playground
At the heart of Boom Boom Villette, Ile de la Tortuga is the 19th arrondissement's new playground for children aged 0 to 12. [Read more]
The Boom Boom Villette kids club: free entertainment for children every Saturday and Sunday
Every Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm to 4pm, Boom Boom Villette, the brand-new foodcourt in the 19th arrondissement, offers free entertainment for children in its kid-friendly area. [Read more]
The Children's Philharmonic, a fun place to learn all about music
The Philharmonie de Paris is home to the Philharmonie des enfants, a 1,000 m² space dedicated to introducing children aged 4 and over to music. From toddlers to older children, there's something for everyone in this kid-friendly space! [Read more]
La Cité des Enfants, to marvel at and discover the world around us from ages 2 to 12
The Cité des enfants at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the ultimate Parisian place for learning and experimentation. With its two routes, reserved either for 2-7 year-olds or for 5-12 year-olds, children discover the world around them using their five senses. [Read more]
Le Jardin du Dragon: the must-see children's playground at Parc de la Villette
The Parc de la Villette is one of the capital's largest parks: combining sport, large lawns and ruby-red infrastructures, the park is the playground of families and children, who have a blast in the outdoor play areas. [Read more]
Little Villette, the free children's spot in the Parc de la Villette
Little Villette is a 1,000m² space entirely dedicated to children and families, just a stone's throw from the Grande Halle de la Villette. What's on offer? A wide range of free activities: reading corner, Lego, board games, circus, coloring and Little Ciné (cinema screenings) are available every weekend! [Read more]
Pomme, the family life space for parents and children in the 19th arrondissement
In the Laumière district, a stone's throw from the Bassin de la Villette, it's a kind of cocoon, a bubble where parents can take refuge to unwind, a caring place where children are invited to develop at their own pace: Pomme is the oasis for families, and definitely a must for the whole district. [Read more]
Celebrate your child's birthday with music at the Children's Philharmonic
To organize a birthday party that your child will remember, surely the Children's Philharmonic, in the heart of the Philharmonic of Paris, is the ideal place for a successful birthday party, from 4 to 10 years old. [Read more]
Rosa Bonheur des Buttes-Chaumont, the festive guinguette in the heart of the 19th arrondissement park
Feel like going green? Then head for the Rosa Bonheur in Buttes Chaumont, nestled in the heart of a lush green park. Le Rosa Bonheur, as the owners call it, is a friendly, tolerant place, open to different mixes, ages and tastes, where quality and atmosphere come together every day. And of course, it's the place to go to find happiness! [Read more]
Orient Express, La Rumba, Planète House, 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]
Planete House, Attrape Rave, Vinyle Village, 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]
Mia Mao, the cathedral-like temple of techno opens its doors at La Villette
Mia Mao is the new cathedral-like temple to techno that will open its doors on January 17, 2025 at La Villette. First guest: Laurent Garnier, no less! [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]
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]
Belushi's Gare du Nord: the rock and sports bar where you won't want to miss a match
For years, the Gare du Nord district has been home to Belushi's: a modern, sporty establishment that wakes up the neighborhood, where you can catch the best soccer or rugby matches! [Read more]
Discover all these great addresses on the map below!
What to do in the 19th arrondissement of Paris: current ideas for outings and good addresses
The 19th arrondissement is full of great ideas for outings with family and friends alike. From the Parc de la Villette and its crazy program to the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and its beautiful landscape, not forgetting the Canal de l'Ourcq with its barges and river cruises, under the eye of the Rotonde Stalingrad. Here's what's on and where to go. [Read more]
Enjoy the Buttes Chaumont and La Villette areas!
What to do in the 19th arrondissement of Paris: current ideas for outings and good addresses
