On the Belleville hill, the pleasant Place des Fêtes district . Place des Fêtes is a vast plaza that gave its name to the surrounding area. If you are looking for a stay in the capital that will offer a change of scenery, you will find reasonably priced seasonal rentals in this area of Paris. The lively yet quiet Place des Fêtes district, in the northwest of Paris Place des Fêtes is situated on top of Belleville hill. The surrounding area offers scenic contrasts between the modern buildings and the charming small streets, between the liveliness of the square itself and the tranquility you can find only a short distance away. It is a great place for wandering around and discovering hidden gems. The district is mixed, lively and pleasant, suited to families and lo..
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Place des Fêtes
On the Belleville hill, the pleasant Place des Fêtes district . Place des Fêtes is a vast plaza that gave its name to the surrounding area. If you are looking for a stay in the capital that will offer a change of scenery, you will find reasonably priced seasonal rentals in this area of Paris. The lively yet quiet Place des Fêtes district, in the northwest of Paris Place des Fêtes is situated on top of Belleville hill. The surrounding area offers scenic contrasts between the modern buildings and the charming small streets, between the liveliness of the square itself and the tranquility you can find only a short distance away. It is a great place for wandering around and discovering hidden gems. The district is mixed, lively and pleasant, suited to families and lone walkers. Until 1860, Place des Fêtes belonged to the commune of Belleville. It then became the place where village festivals were held. Right next to Place des Fêtes, the French physician Claude Chappe (1763-1805), the inventor of the telegraph, set up his device at a height of 420 feet on the site of the current Rue du Télégraphe. The Place des Fêtes district, a great place to take a walk Street by street, the district reveals its little treasures. Place des Fêtes has a modern maze fountain by artist Marta Pan and a translucent obelisk that lights up at night. The Jardin du Regard de la Lanterne (3 Rue Augustin Thierry) is a charming square around an old stone lantern. A little further on, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont offers a huge, undulating space with grassy lawns, a lake, a cave, and waterfalls. Off the tourist track, around Rue Michel Hidalgo and Rue de la Mouzaïa, the Mouzaïa district invites you to take a delightful walk through the streets with their bungalows and gardens overflowing with flowers. Practical information about the Place des Fêtes district Place des Fêtes also has a colorful market where the district's residents congregate. Home to many families, the district has everything you need. The district is served by the Place des Fêtes (lines 11 and 7bis), Jourdain, and Télégraphe (line 11) metro stations. If you want to stay close to Place des Fêtes on your next visit to the capital, contact us to find an apartment to rent in the area.