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Partners EverTheNomad write on Paris’s 19th arrondissement. This little-visited district may be unjustifiably missed out by many European tours in the City of Light.
The Mairie – 19th arrondissement, by austinevan
Parisians consider the 19th both real and lively. The Route de Mouzaia area is characterized by wisteria-clad brick houses with brightly-painted doors that have names such as Villa de la Renaissance or Villa de Progrès – how tres Francais! Secret tiny gardens abound, simply there for discovering.
The Buttes Chaumont public park is both dramatic and relaxed and also contains a high-cliff temple, gushing waterfalls and hidden grottoes. The park is a secret known by Parisians mainly, who amongst other things come to stroll amongst its grassy areas (grass is not ordinarily available for walking on in the rest of the city). The nearby Villette park is also for gentle strolls, but additionally a venue for art, sciences and summer events.
The 19th’s Canal de l’Ourcq is flanked by independent cinemas at both banks; don’t miss out on the canal-side Velo (bike) shop serving rich hot chocolate. How very French! Other highlights include street- and almost-street art, most unusual rustic shops and tasteful graffiti galore. The 19th must surely be one of the great day visit and/or lovely picnic spots in Paris.
So, if the French capital is on your European vacation itinerary, do give the 19th arrondissement a try! You may even find some cheap hotels in Paris in this district as it’s away from the city centre
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1 Liz Warner // May 19, 2010 at 12:31 am
The Buttes Chaumont, this public garden is really world famous!