19th arrondissement Archives

Why the Buttes-Chaumont Park in Paris is a perfect spot for a day out

June 1, 2020September 26, 2021

Another beautiful hidden gem to discover in the nineteenth: The Park des Buttes Chaumont.
The Park is a 25-hectare public park located in the 19th arrondissement, in the northeastern side of Paris. It is one of the 4 Parisian parks created by Emperor Napoleon III to offer the Parisians 4 major green spaces around the city: the Bois de Boulogne in the western part, the Bois de Vincennes in the eastern part, the Parc Montsouris in the southern part and the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in the northern part.

The Butte Bergeyre, A Parisian village with a panoramic view over the capital city

January 17, 2020September 27, 2021

Discover the Butte Bergeyre and its narrow streets, community garden and vineyard. Little known compared to the Buttes Chaumont, the neighborhood is definitely one of the most unusual places to get lost in Paris. Take a relaxing stroll and enjoy one of the finest panoramic views on the Sacré-Cœur and Paris.

An unusual place to visit in Paris: The Russian Orthodox Church of St-Sergius

November 7, 2019September 26, 2021

Want to do something unique in Paris this weekend? Visit the Orthodox Church of St-Sergius. The St-Sergius Church (Eglise ‘Saint-Serge de Radonège’) is a Russian Orthodox church located near the Park des ‘Buttes-Chaumont’. It is probably one of the less known churches in Paris but well worth the visit if you are nearby. Ready for a trip to Russia?