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 2024 in Paris: discover the art of fashion and decoration at 19M
Are you passionate about fashion and decoration? Then we've got a good plan for you: from April 3 to 5, 2024, head to 19M to discover the events organized during the Journées des métiers d'art. [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]
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]
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 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]
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]
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
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]
BooloFood, the affordable restaurant with generous African cuisine in the 19th arrondissement
Rue de Joinville, just a few minutes' walk from the large Parc de la Villette, is home to BooloFood, a small, friendly neighborhood restaurant with a generous menu, well-balanced cuisine and affordable prices. [Read more]
Botza: the gourmet spot a stone's throw from Buttes Chaumont
Fancy some fine Franco-Italian cuisine? Head for the Botza bistro, nestled in the heart of Buttes Chaumont, which combines the charm of Parisian brasseries with the delicacy of French-style pizzas. A gourmet haven where tradition meets modernity! [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]
Sport Hostel, UCPA's first sports youth hostel in Paris
UCPA has opened a unique place between a youth hostel and a sports multiplex in Paris, in the 19th district. The opportunity for travelers to sleep and do sports in the same place, in a friendly environment. [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]
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]
La Cité des Sens, the festival that explores the senses at the Cité des Sciences
For the 6th edition of its Cité des Sens festival, the Cité des Sciences invites us to discover one of our senses: touch, during a weekend of events and educational workshops focusing on our eyes, from November 16 to 17. [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]
World Unseen: a free photo exhibition accessible to the visually impaired at La Villette
A surprising and inclusive experience awaits us at the Grande Halle de la Villette, from November 14 to 19, 2024: discover World Unseen, a free photo exhibition accessible to the general public... And for the visually impaired and blind! [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
"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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
The Marché de Noël de la Villette 2024, a new festive village with great entertainment
The Marché de Noël de La Villette arrives in Paris from November 23 to December 29, 2024 on the Place de la Fontaine-aux-Lions. Close to the Parc de la Villette, a real Christmas village and Winter Party awaits us, offering family entertainment, a circus, a light parade, the discovery of artisans and a convivial atmosphere to celebrate the magic of Christmas in the heart of the capital. [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
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]
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]
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]
Papiers d'hiver, a magical family weekend at Little Villette
From November 30 to December 8, 2024, Little Villette puts on its Christmas clothes and offers a magical program for families, with plenty of entertainment on the agenda. [Read more]
Les Matins Fermiers: a family morning with the animals of the Villette farm
On certain Sunday mornings in September, October and November, as soon as school starts after the summer vacations, the Villette Farm invites you to discover its strange residents during a very special morning. [Read more]
A free weekend of juggling at Little Villette
How about juggling? On the weekend of November 23 and 24, 2024, Little Villette is organizing a weekend of circus arts activities for children and families. [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]
"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]
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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
