(Last Update: 11.09.2024) Sir, Paris has endless parks, vineyards and gardens; Today we are going green again. But this time, we will lie down against the slope for a while, watching Paris from the east and from the hills: We are in Parc de Belleville – Belleville Park.
Parc de Belleville (park dö belvil or do belvil) 20. boroughIt is located in the Belleville neighborhood of 4,5 hectares It is one of the largest parks in Paris with its surface area. Tuileries Garden or Luxembourg Garden Even though it's not as cool La Villette Park, Bercy Park or André-Citroën Park It may seem different to you, as it is a contemporary park.
Personally, since I don't go to the east side of Paris very often, it took me until July 2016 to discover this place. Actually, it was one of the places I wanted to see, but it never came. One day, while touring the city on random buses, I found myself in this area and immediately thought of visiting Belleville Park, which I knew was very close by; I saw that I was in the park...
Belleville is an area I don't know very well. Its very cosmopolitan structure, especially the abundance of Far Easterners, takes me away from the Parisian texture that I love. the other paris I don't go there much because of the weather, but after all, it has a lot of richness. Belleville Park is one of them.
Should you go to this park specifically? I don't know; You can decide for yourself after reading the article and looking at the photos, but my goal is to inform you that there is such a park in Paris.
Belki Where you stay in Paris around here, maybe Paris and Eiffel TowerYou might enjoy watching from afar, you might want to get to know a completely different Paris after wandering around in the greenery, maybe you could have a picnic if the weather is nice; That's what Parc de Belleville is for.
The park has many entrances, but if, like me, you are one of those who want to go downhill instead of climbing the hill, let me describe the entrance from above. Don't worry, we will all go down from the top to the bottom without getting tired.
M11 metro When you get off at the Pyrènes station of the line and go out, you first have to go downhill from Rue de Belleville. The atmosphere may not be very cool, but a surprise awaits you on the left side of this hill: The House Where Edith Piaf Was Born! If you turn left from the first corner after passing this house and enter the street, you will be quite close to the park.
The name of this narrow street you are walking on is Rue Piat. As you continue up a slight hill, you will see the first entrance of the park on the right; As soon as I saw this entrance, I went in immediately, but don't be hasty like me.
When you continue walking straight along the street instead of entering through this door, you come to a terrace-like square, it is more beautiful and more impressive. I think where the terrace is, Paris and Eiffel TowerIt will be more enjoyable to enter from this point where it is visible from above.
The monumental columned structure near the upper gate does not look very admirable since it has no history, but the graffiti on it is interesting. Street Art in ParisYou have the chance to find the best examples of; Of course, depending on the period. As you know, graffiti artists constantly update these pictures.
If you take in the view and start walking on the path to the left, a little further on your left you will see a small example of the vineyards that are rare in Paris. Montmartre Hillin Le-Clos-Montmartre although not as impressive vineyard in paris I think it's an interesting feeling to see. Even one Bercy ParkI discovered it in…
As you wind your way down, you may come across concrete blocks as you can see in the photo above. Yes, these parts of Paris had to bear a serious population density due to the great immigration waves in the mid-20th century, and such unpleasant apartment buildings were erected. urgent housing need attempted to be met.
One doesn't even want to think that all of Paris is like this. It influenced the West for a while, perhaps out of necessity. love of concrete This has caused such negative consequences. As a country, we have not yet overcome this process, but I believe that one day, this mistake will be reversed and cities will be used to facilitate and beautify human life. human based It will be planned within the framework of the principles. Until then, the less damage we can cause to the places we live in will be profitable.
These hillsides, where you stroll overlooking the view of Paris, once witnessed a war. In 1814, a Russian army of 120 thousand people came here and this place became the scene of bloody wars. Later stone pit The area used as a building was one of the important places where Baron Haussmann received the necessary stones during his reconstruction of Paris.
1988In 1966, the park was arranged in its current form and opened to the service of Parisians. In fact, it would be more accurate to say that it was opened to the service of the local people, not the Parisians, because -according to my impressions- it is similar to other large parks in Paris, other parks and parks. boroughPeople living in the 's also come, but mostly people living in this area come to Belleville Park - Parc de Belleville. In other words, it is not perceived as a very attractive place for local and foreign tourists.
Because there is another big park just nearby, Buttes-Chaumont Park It is more popular than Belleville Park because it has a more Parisian atmosphere. But Belleville Park also has an advantage Eiffel Tower The view and being quieter.
In the middle of the park, there are artificial pools going down layer by layer and a waterfall. During my trip, there was no water in the floor pools, but the waterfall was flowing very well. Also, the circular pool at the end of the park was full. Why is water missing from our lives when it makes life so beautiful?
When you wander around to the end of the park, that is, when you go down to the bottom, you exit through the lower gate, and if you continue going down the street M2 metro You reach the Couronnes station of the line. If you turn right and keep walking there is Belleville. If you turn left and continue, after two stops One of the most beautiful cemeteries in Paris one Père Lachaise Cemetery waiting for you; I think you should definitely visit there.
Above the upper gate where you first enter the park is one of the pleasant corners of Paris. Rue de Mouzaïa – Rue de Bellevue there is. You can also wander around there if you want. Buttes-Chaumont Park It's already on our must-have list...
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
Address: 27 Rue Piat, 75020 Paris
Other Notable Parks in Paris City Center:
- Tuileries garden
- Jardin du Luxembourg
- Jardin des Plantes
- Parc Monceau
- Montsouris Park
- Buttes-Chaumont Park
- Bercy Park
- Parc de la Villette
- Parc André-Citroën
- Square Louise-Michel – Montmartre
- The Little Belt
- La Coulée Verte – Promenade Plantée
- Parc Georges-Brassens
- Rives de Seine Park
- Jardín du Trocadéro
- Champ de Mars
