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Ménilmontant

Explore Ménilmontant, a hilly patchwork of old Paris charm and immigrant history in the 20th arrondissement. Wander steep streets lined with street art and creative bars, then stroll on to nearby Père Lachaise or Belleville.

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Reasons to go

  • The neighborhood's steep hillside streets offer views back over central Paris.
  • Long a working-class immigrant district, it now mixes that history with street art and creative studios.
  • It's within walking distance of both Père Lachaise cemetery and Belleville.
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Full description

Ménilmontant retains a strong sense of its working-class immigrant history while increasingly drawing a younger, creative crowd to its bars and studios in recent years. Its steep streets and mix of old Paris and street art give it a distinct character, and it sits within easy walking distance of Père Lachaise cemetery and Belleville.

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Address

Ménilmontant, Paris, France · Ménilmontant
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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h30

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

  • Combine with a visit to Père Lachaise cemetery nearby
  • explore the area's growing bar scene in the evening
  • wander uphill for views back over the city.

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