Belleville, Oberkampf – 1 flat

Hipsters get together in these cosmopolitan neighborhoods, a cultural melting pot. Trendy bars, restaurants or shops from around the world share the space: “Little India” is an invitation to explore amongst the spices or to eat your fill at one of the restaurants in Brady passage. Hairdressers and African wig stores abound at Château Rouge where you will hear people chatting in Peuhl, Bouthou or Bassa tongue. Rue des Petites Ecuries, offers more of a Turkish welcome. A little further up, a throngs of lively picnics along the Canal Saint-Martin, lined with Venetian bridges, trees, terraces, artist’s workshops, shops or bookstores.

Take advantage of your visit to sunbathe on the small Place Sainte-Marthe with its pretty terrace. Belleville, a few steps away, is a popular old quarter that Parisians love for its unique lively atmosphere. Walk down the Faubourg du Temple street for a nostalgic browse in the numerous bazaars, grocery stores and thrift stores.