About
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is a park in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, at 1 Rue Botzaris, in the Île-de-France region. It is a hilly, romantic landscape park, and its uneven ground makes it feel quite different from the flat formal gardens many visitors expect in the city.
What to look for
- A suspension bridge that carries walkers across the park's valleys and gives wide views over the greenery.
- A waterfall that adds the sound of moving water to the paths.
- A temple set high on a cliff, reached by climbing up through the park and rewarding the walk with a lookout over the surroundings.
What kind of visit it makes
The park suits a slow afternoon rather than a checklist of sights. Its winding paths and changes in level mean you will often find a quiet corner even when the city is busy. It works well for a walk with someone you want to talk to, for a picnic on the grass, or simply for stepping away from the streets for a while. Comfortable shoes are useful, since much of the visit involves climbing and descending.
Because the park sits in the 19th arrondissement, it is a good starting point for exploring this part of northeast Paris at a relaxed pace. Those interested in the area can combine a visit here with a stroll through the neighbouring streets to get a sense of everyday Parisian life beyond the centre.