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Belleville – Ménilmontant

The 20th Arrondissement of Paris

At the eastern end of town, the Belleville-Ménilmontant neighborhood is among the most popular and lively in the city. One of the most affordable parts of Paris, the 20th Arrondissement is a vibrant, diverse, and laid-back area with many unique boutiques, outdoor markets, and hip bars along the main avenues. The bustling boulevards around Belleville are covered with street art, but the neighborhood has a quieter, calmer side too. The Parc de Belleville offers stunning sunset views of Paris, and you can visit the tombs of Chopin, Oscar Wilde, or Jim Morrison at the lovely Père Lachaise cemetery.

The Must-Sees Near Belleville – Ménilmontant

WHAT NOT TO MISS IN THIS PARIS NEIGHBORHOOD
Sunset over Paris with Eiffel Tower.

Catch a sunset at the Parc de Belleville for great views of Paris

La Vie est Belle a Belleville street art in the 20th Arrondissement.

Hunt for street art in the streets of Belleville – artists are often painting on Rue Denoyez

Church in Ménilmontant, Notre Dame de la Croix.

Admire the impressive Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix cathedral in Ménilmontant

Large mausoleum at Paris cemetery Père Lachaise

Stroll through the Père Lachaise Cemetery and search for Jim Morrison’s grave

The Best Shops in Belleville – Ménilmontant

WHERE TO DO SOME SHOPPING

The Best Ways to Relax Around Belleville – Ménilmontant

WHERE TO UNWIND IN THE ARRONDISSEMENT
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Map of Belleville – Ménilmontant

Discover the district with our bird’s-eye-view map
Map of the Belleville neighborhood in Paris

The 20th Arrondissement is split into three neighborhoods: Belleville, Ménilmontant, and Gambetta/Père Lachaise.

Main metro stations in the 20th Arrondissement:

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