Guidebook for Paris
Sightseeing
Buttes Chaumont station
Nice public park
Canal Saint Martin
Small but charming river in the middle of Paris
Big public park with several major parisian concert halls. Check : lavillette.com
1306 locals recommend
La Villette
211 Av. Jean JaurèsBig public park with several major parisian concert halls. Check : lavillette.com
French Communist Party Headquarter famous because built by architect Oscar Niemeyer
19 locals recommend
Parti Communiste Français
2 Pl. du Colonel FabienFrench Communist Party Headquarter famous because built by architect Oscar Niemeyer
Food Scene
La Rotonde Stalingrad
6-8 Pl. de la Bataille de StalingradNice restaurant. You can have drinks at the terrace.
Very nice restaurant. If you want to taste the best French cuisine this is the place.
http://www.le-galopin.com/#acceuil
102 locals recommend
Le Galopin
34 Rue Sainte-MartheVery nice restaurant. If you want to taste the best French cuisine this is the place.
http://www.le-galopin.com/#acceuil
Valmy
145 Quai de ValmyWell known bar in the area. Perfect for a drink by the canal.
What to taste good mexican food ? Try El Nopal. It is only take-away but it tastes really good !
65 locals recommend
El Nopal
3 Rue Eugène VarlinWhat to taste good mexican food ? Try El Nopal. It is only take-away but it tastes really good !
Tierra del Fuego
4 Rue Sainte-MartheGood Chile restaurant.
http://www.tierradelfuego.fr/
Perfect for sunday brunch!
Although the street is not the fanciest one in Paris. Here you'll find a very good brunch for decent price, not too crowded and very nice people.
22 locals recommend
TonTon Jaurès
174 Avenue Jean JaurèsPerfect for sunday brunch!
Although the street is not the fanciest one in Paris. Here you'll find a very good brunch for decent price, not too crowded and very nice people.
Le Petit Cambodge
20 Rue AlibertVery good Cambodia restaurant
Very good pizza place.
Also take away.
http://pinkflamingopizza.com/site.html
74 locals recommend
Pink Flamingo
105 Rue Vieille du TempleVery good pizza place.
Also take away.
http://pinkflamingopizza.com/site.html
Drinks & Nightlife
BarOurcq
68 Quai de la LoireVery nice and typical bar from the area. Always crowded in the weekend.
Hidden from the street you have to walk in the courtyard to find out a very original bar. Also brunch during the weekend.
985 locals recommend
Le Comptoir General
84 Quai de JemmapesHidden from the street you have to walk in the courtyard to find out a very original bar. Also brunch during the weekend.
Point Éphémère
200 Quai de ValmyBar and nightclub.
Check : www.pointephemere.org
Very nice bar with a big terrace.
Very popular for afterworks parties in summer time.
Open from wednesday til saturday. Stay open until midnight.
887 locals recommend
Rosa Bonheur
2 Av. de la CascadeVery nice bar with a big terrace.
Very popular for afterworks parties in summer time.
Open from wednesday til saturday. Stay open until midnight.
Café Chéri
44 Bd de la VilletteNice and popular bar at night
Le 9b
68 Bd de la VillettePopular bar among students.
Free nightclub in the basement.
Bar located in a former abbey.
Nice terrace (you cannot see it from the street).
345 locals recommend
Street BKK Grill & Beer - Canal
3 Rue Eugène VarlinBar located in a former abbey.
Nice terrace (you cannot see it from the street).
La Maison Bistrot
65 Bd de la VillettePopular bar in the area
Shopping
Bio c' Bon Paris Lecourbe
24 Rue LecourbeOrganic grocery store
MONOPRIX SAINT MARTIN TEXTILE MG
13 Av. SecrétanGrocery store
Sogimeaux Franprix
Grocery store
Essentials
Nicolas Secretan
20 Av. SecrétanWine store
Fromagerie Secrétan
27 Av. SecrétanCheese store
Benoist
29 Av. SecrétanBest baguette, croissant, etc. in the neighboorhood !
Arts & Culture
MK2 Quai de Loire
7 Quai de la LoireMovie theater
MK2 Quai de Loire
7 Quai de la LoireMovie theater