Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
8 expert reviews
“If you're tired of perfectly manicured Parisian parks with lawns that are off-limits to your weary feet, this place is for you.”
– Fodor's
"Located in the Nineteenth Arrondissement, the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is the steepest park in Paris." Full review
"Not your average Parisian park, the Buttes-Chaumont was modeled after Hyde Park in London, but it seems more like Pandora from Avatar. " Full review
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"Home to a number of species of exotic trees... it provides a pleasant setting for a stroll." Full review
"More rough-and-tumble and way less touristy than the Tuileries and Luxembourg gardens, the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is a green space that's worth a visit." Full review
"Set high up in Belleville and often missed by weekenders keen not to stray too far from the tourist loop, this 19th arrondissement gem is one of the city's most magical spots." Full review
"Napoleon III transformed a quarry into this magical park, full of almost ridiculous (if they weren't so charming) artificial features, such as lakes, waterfalls, and grottos." Full review