If you want to see Paris from a different point of view you have to climb to the top af the Park. This is Paris of the beaten path, we were the only visitors over here. Nice!

The Belleville area of the city, to the east of the Place de la Republique, is little known. We had intended to visit Pere Lachaise cemetery, but were side tracked. You could also be distracted by the fabulous food shops all down the Rue Pyrenées....More

I was really looking forward to my first visit to Parc de Belleville after reading about the magnificent views of the city it afforded. Such a disappointment -- maybe I was there at a bad time, but it was in a state of total disrepair....More

My partner and I stayed with a friend in the Menilmontant area as we didn't want to be surrounded by tourists. On our first night we got a few bottles of beer and headed to this park with an amazing view of Paris and far...More

After you've seen all the major parks, check this one out. It's very big and was meant to provide some green space to this workers' neighborhood. A big cascading fountain and incredible views of the city below.

Seems to be something for everyone, playgrounds for children, table tennis, friends gathering, people coming to paint or just enjoy the view. Had a very nice afternoon here.

Tourists always flock to the usual places in Paris. But forget Montmartre, its crowds and tourist traps. Go to Belleville in the East side of Paris. (Subway Belleville or Pyrénées). From rue de Belleville, turn on rue Piat and walk up to the Parc. You...More