Guidebook for Paris
Food Scene
It's just down the street, it offers a good couscous at an unbeatable price (cash only though) and caters to everyone in the neighborhood
28 locals recommend
Aux bons amis, chez Kiki
1 Rue de l'AtlasIt's just down the street, it offers a good couscous at an unbeatable price (cash only though) and caters to everyone in the neighborhood
The food is reliably good (French bistro classics), it has plenty of outdoors seating and there is often live music on weekends. And it's 2 minutes away.
44 locals recommend
Le Sainte Marthe
32 Rue Sainte-MartheThe food is reliably good (French bistro classics), it has plenty of outdoors seating and there is often live music on weekends. And it's 2 minutes away.
La Celloise - Brissiet Michael
105 Rue de BellevilleBest butcher in the neighborhood.
Hugo Desnoyer, the butcher "a la mode" has opened a restaurant in the Halles Secretan. If you're into bone marrow and steak, this is worth a visit.
7 locals recommend
Table d'Hugo Desnoyer
33 Avenue SecrétanHugo Desnoyer, the butcher "a la mode" has opened a restaurant in the Halles Secretan. If you're into bone marrow and steak, this is worth a visit.
Competition is rough for bakeries, this one wins the price for proximity and quality, but there's another one further up on rue de Belleville which is just as good
33 locals recommend
Thierry Meunier
15 Rue de BellevilleCompetition is rough for bakeries, this one wins the price for proximity and quality, but there's another one further up on rue de Belleville which is just as good
A good wine store with very knowledgeable and personable staff
9 locals recommend
Caves Dargent Bolivar
27 Av. Simon BolivarA good wine store with very knowledgeable and personable staff
Good food, friendly setting, family friendly for lunch, more noisy in the evening
121 locals recommend
LES TRIPLETTES
102 Bd de BellevilleGood food, friendly setting, family friendly for lunch, more noisy in the evening
Best lunch deal in the neighborhood: Inventive "bistronomie" by a young Italian chef who offers a great fixed menu at lunch during the week. You can also have a plate of pasta (always with a twist) at the bar in the evening for an affordable price, or go for the 5 course tasting menu (and pay a bit more)
27 locals recommend
Dilia
1 Rue d'EupatoriaBest lunch deal in the neighborhood: Inventive "bistronomie" by a young Italian chef who offers a great fixed menu at lunch during the week. You can also have a plate of pasta (always with a twist) at the bar in the evening for an affordable price, or go for the 5 course tasting menu (and pay a bit more)
Essentials
Franprix is a mid-range grocery store chain, and you have two close by: Rue Pradier and on the corner of Rue Mathurin Moreau and Avenue Simon Bolivar
833 locals recommend
Franprix
16 Rue Alexandre ParodiFranprix is a mid-range grocery store chain, and you have two close by: Rue Pradier and on the corner of Rue Mathurin Moreau and Avenue Simon Bolivar
Monoprix is a slightly more upscale grocery store chain than Franprix and offers beauty products, underwear and basic clothing. There is one on Avenue Secretan and one on rue de Belleville
64 locals recommend
MONOPRIX SAINT MARTIN TEXTILE MG
13 Av. SecrétanMonoprix is a slightly more upscale grocery store chain than Franprix and offers beauty products, underwear and basic clothing. There is one on Avenue Secretan and one on rue de Belleville
Pharmacie Au Gagne Petit
6 Rue de BellevillePharmacy
Hôpital-Saint-Louis
The closest hospital with an E.R.
Entertainment & Activities
A beautiful park, landscaped to remind the visitor of the different regions of France (Normandie, the Alps, etc.). It also provides a great view of Paris
2265 locals recommend
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
1 Rue BotzarisA beautiful park, landscaped to remind the visitor of the different regions of France (Normandie, the Alps, etc.). It also provides a great view of Paris
Parc de Belleville
47 Rue des CouronnesOne of the best vantage points to admire a view of Paris
Rent a boat for an hour on the Bassin de la Villette to see the city from a different angle
106 locals recommend
Marin d'Eau Douce
37 Quai de la SeineRent a boat for an hour on the Bassin de la Villette to see the city from a different angle
Sightseeing
Tucked away from the street you'll find a wooden Russian orthodox church, and if you're lucky there will be a choir singing, or a concert. Otherwise just enjoy the peace and quiet.
24 locals recommend
Eglise Saint-Serge
93 Rue de CriméeTucked away from the street you'll find a wooden Russian orthodox church, and if you're lucky there will be a choir singing, or a concert. Otherwise just enjoy the peace and quiet.