Discover Belleville’s 4 best spots for your trip in Paris

Le Petit Grain is a modern bakery popular for breakfast and coffee breaks, offering pastries, grab-and-go sandwiches, and high-end juices. Regulars praise the consistent quality of its pain au chocolat and croissants, often returning daily.

Prices are considered good value for the quality, and the spot regularly draws a line of customers out the door.

Le Baratin is a neighborhood bistro known for its casual, unpretentious feel and daily menu chalked up on a blackboard. The lunch set is considered good value, though some diners wish a wider menu selection were available.

Regulars and visiting foodies alike praise the food and service, describing the setting as an authentic, lowkey slice of Parisian dining.

Belleville has long been one of Paris's most culturally mixed neighborhoods, historically home to waves of immigrants and still known for its street art scene, independent galleries, and the panoramic views from the Parc de Belleville. It offers a grittier, more authentic contrast to the postcard image of central Paris.

Parc de Belleville climbs a steep slope in the 20th arrondissement, offering one of the city's best panoramic views from its upper terraces. The park has a play area, ping-pong tables and drinking water points, and is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

It occasionally hosts themed exhibitions, such as a walk retracing the former rue Vilin described by writer Georges Perec.