Belleville

Belleville is a Lines 2 and 11 interchange at the bottom of the Belleville hill - one of the most genuinely multicultural neighbourhoods in Paris. Chinese, Vietnamese, North African, Jewish and French communities share the same streets, producing a food scene of extraordinary diversity and authenticity. Rue de Belleville is lined with Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants where a full meal costs a fraction of the Marais prices. The climb up through Ménilmontant toward the Parc de Belleville rewards with one of the finest free panoramic views over the entire city.

Station Overview

Zone 1. Lines 2 and 11. No step-free access.

Travel Tips

• Rue de Belleville for Chinese and Vietnamese food - authentic, affordable and excellent quality compared to tourist-facing equivalents in central Paris
• Parc de Belleville at the top of the hill gives one of the widest free panoramic views over Paris - bring a picnic and a bottle of wine for a Sunday afternoon
• Père Lachaise Cemetery is 10 minutes walk south-east - the back approach through Ménilmontant is the most atmospheric route
• The street art along Rue Dénoyez (a narrow street near the station) is some of the best in Paris

Nearby Attractions

Parc de Belleville - 15 minutes walk uphill. A terraced park with a waterfall and an outstanding free panoramic view over Paris. Picnic-friendly.

Rue de Belleville - Directly outside. Excellent Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants at very affordable prices. Best at lunchtime and early evening.

Père Lachaise Cemetery - 10 minutes walk south-east. Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, Oscar Wilde and many others. Free entry.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Standard Métro hours. The neighbourhood is most atmospheric on Sunday afternoons when local families fill the streets and the park. The street food scene on Rue de Belleville is active from lunchtime through the early evening.