Belleville Walking Tour, Paris

Belleville Walking Tour (Self Guided), Paris

Belleville, which translates as “beautiful town” is full of rich cultural experiences, from the excitement of its Chinatown to an artist quarter and a generous smattering of ethnic restaurants. This is a working-class neighborhood of immigrants, situated on a series of hills above the city. During your visit, discover the work of the district’s artists which can be found in their studios dotting the area. Belleville's Chinatown emerged in the 1980s and many of the grand buildings are typically of other parts of the capital city. However, inside are shops selling Chinese goods and restaurants with lots of delicious Chinese specialties.

In fact, when you visit Belleville, prepare your taste buds for an exotic culinary adventure. In addition to the Chinese eateries, there are Vietnamese restaurants, Algerian bakeries and Jewish-Tunisian couscous restaurants. Although an ethnically diverse area, with all the color, vibrancy and excitement that brings, there are still solid reminders that you are in a French city. Stroll down the Rue de Belleville and you will catch sight of the iconic Eiffel Tower below you. One of the area’s claims to fame is that French singer Edith Piaf grew up here. She died in 1963 and her body of work is still enjoyed and celebrated. See the commemorative plaque to the popular singer at number 72 Rue de Belleville.
How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,500 cities, can be found on the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Belleville Walking Tour Map

Guide Name: Belleville Walking Tour
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Author: Helen
Rue de Belleville

5) Rue de Belleville

Rue de Belleville

7) Rue de Belleville

Rue de Belleville

8) Rue de Belleville

Commemorative Plaque of Édith Piaf

9) Commemorative Plaque of Édith Piaf

Parc de Belleville

10) Parc de Belleville

Passage Plantin

12) Passage Plantin

Rue des Couronnes

13) Rue des Couronnes

Rue de l'Élysée-Ménilmontant

14) Rue de l'Élysée-Ménilmontant

Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix

15) Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix

Walking Tours in Paris, France

Create Your Own Walk in Paris

Create Your Own Walk in Paris

Creating your own self-guided walk in Paris is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Souvenirs Shopping Walk

Souvenirs Shopping Walk

Being one of the world's premier shopping destinations, the French capital attracts thousands of shopaholics every year. Even those who hate shopping, enjoy doing it here. Renowned for its luxury and sophistication, Paris is a great place for finding unique and elegant souvenirs to cherish. Here are some must-visit places for souvenir shopping in the City of Light.

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The French Revolution Landmarks Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 7.3 Km or 4.5 Miles
Paris Introduction Walking Tour I

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The capital of France takes its name from the Celtic tribe of Parisii who, back in the Iron Age, around the 3rd century BC, settled near the river Seine. The Romans conquered the Parisii and established on their land a garrison town which, towards the end of the 5th century AD, fell to the Franks and flourished under their rule. Despite wars, revolutions and numerous social cataclysms, Paris had...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.1 Km or 3.2 Miles
Eiffel Tower Walking Tour

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The 7th arrondissement of Paris is the most affluent and prestigious residential area in France, home to world-famous Eiffel Tower and the French upper class alongside a number of French national institutions, government offices and diplomatic missions. This historical neighborhood boasts typically Parisian architecture complete with vibrant cafés, restaurants and gourmet shops which draw foodies...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
Montmartre Walking Tour

Montmartre Walking Tour

Originally named “Mons Martis”, meaning the “Mount of Mars”, Montmartre is one of the most famous and visited neighborhoods in Paris. Beyond the Sacré-Coeur, the Moulin Rouge and notable landmarks, the district is also about the atmosphere, the narrow streets, and the artsy culture that has made Paris famous. Once home to artists such as Monet, Picasso and Van Gogh, Montmartre continues...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Le Marais Walking Tour

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The district known to locals as "Le Marais" used to be a bourgeois area in the past and a major center of the Paris Jewish community that still exists today. Here, you will find different bookshops specializing in Jewish books, restaurants with traditional Jewish food and a synagogue. As one of the hippest neighborhoods in the city, it also has no shortage of narrow medieval streets,...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles

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