Buttes-Chaumont Park Cliffs, caves, and ravines in the 19th arrondissement

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The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, near the Belleville park and La Villette, and offers a green oasis of over 25 hectares.

Location of Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is nestled in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, just a stone's throw away from the Belleville park to the south and La Villette to the north.

Here is the exact address: Place Armand-Carrel, Paris 19th

There are 4 other entrances:

  • 1-7, rue Botzaris
  • 2-6b, rue Manin
  • 55, rue de Crimée
  • 42, avenue Simon-Bolivar

This magnificent park covers an area of over 25 hectares and provides a green oasis in the heart of the City of Light.

Schedules and practical information

Discover the opening hours of Parc des Buttes-Chaumont to plan your visit in peace.

Enjoy this beautiful green space from 7 am to 8 pm in winter, for example.

Feel free to check the official website of the park to get the most recent information on its opening hours.

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: what is the cost of entry to the park?

The entrance to Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is free, as it is a public place.

Please check the official website for more information on opening hours.

Go to Buttes-Chaumont park

"To get to the park, you can take the metro, the bus, or a bike.

By metro:

By bus:

By bike:

  • Vélib station 64 m away

Don't forget to check the schedules and routes on the official website to plan your visit with peace of mind.

Tips for a successful visit to the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

To fully enjoy your visit to Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, here are some useful tips:

  • The park is open every day of the year, but it may be more enjoyable to visit in good weather. Don't hesitate to check the weather forecast before you leave.
  • Make sure to dress comfortably and wear suitable shoes for walking on the park's paths.
  • If you plan to have a picnic, remember to bring a blanket or a mat to sit comfortably on the grass.
  • To capture your visit, don't forget to bring a camera or your charged smartphone.

Note: scooters, bikes, and electric vehicles are prohibited (allowed for children under 8 years old).

Enjoy this natural oasis in the heart of Paris.

Pedestrian routes to Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

Routes to reach the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont on foot:

  • From the Marais district, you can take the rue de Belleville which will lead you directly to the park.
  • If you are in the Montmartre district, head towards Boulevard de La Chapelle and continue until you reach the park. Note: cycling enthusiasts can follow the bike paths along the Canal Saint-Martin to quickly reach the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.
Feel free to consult a map or GPS application to find the route that best suits your starting point.

Buttes-Chaumont Park, what to visit around

Here are some tourist sites to discover around the park:

  • The Canal de l'Ourcq: Enjoy a stroll along the canal to admire the houseboats and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.

  • The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie: It offers a variety of interactive exhibitions for both young and old.

  • The Parc de la Villette: This vast green space offers playgrounds, themed gardens, as well as various cultural events throughout the year.

Feel free to explore these exciting places that perfectly complement your visit to Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.

Did you know?

Old quarries

The hill of Mont Chauve, the former name of Buttes-Chaumont, was sometimes called the 'America Quarry' because gypsum was extracted there, which was partly exported to the North American colony of the Kingdom of France. For a long time, its galleries served as shelters for bandits and vagabonds while the hill was used as a public dump. Then Belleville, the municipality where Buttes-Chaumont was located, was integrated into Paris on January 1, 1860. One of the first major projects launched by Napoleon III was to rid the capital of its unsanitary conditions. He tasked engineer Jean-Charles Alphand with constructing a park on the site of the old quarries of Mont Chauve. The state purchased the quarries in 1863, just a few years after the neighborhood was integrated into the capital; work would begin a year later, and the inauguration took place in 1867.

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