Unlike the bland suburbs, consisting of mass housing or industry, to be found surrounding many capital cities, the Parisian suburbs are excellent places to visit and stay. Buttes Chaumont - Villette, in the 19th arrondissement towards the north of the city is the road less travelled by tourists, but none the worse for that as this is an area that represents true Paris, where the Parisians live, and a great family and child friendly suburb of the city.
Paris suburban hotels match the hospitality and comfort found elsewhere throughout France. This is a country of good, reliable hotels and the home of major international budget hotel chains. The French tradition of high-class food and wine is important to hoteliers. Buttes Chaumont - Villette hotels are no exception, having a variety of accommodation offering style and comfort amid local attractions, and well located for public transport to whisk you to central Paris.
Top Buttes Chaumont Attractions
Well loved by locals for its user-friendly surroundings, Cité des Sciences is a top notch museum incorporating La Cité des Enfants interactive space aimed at children from two to twelve.
Within the 19th arrondissement, Canal de l'Ourcq joins Canal Saint-Martin to form part of Paris’ imposing canal network, and is a perfect place to take a cruise on a sunny day.
Parc des Buttes Chaumont is probably the area’s best known attraction, a charming park featuring a distinctive island on a lake, Roman-style Belvedere, and an array of restaurants, cafes and classic children’s Guignol theatres (akin to Punch and Judy).
Paris Buttes Chaumont - Villette Hotels
Off the beaten track but not too far away for discomfort, Buttes Chaumont - Villette accommodation offers a charming and typically Parisian experience in its own right, as well as being ideally located for all central Paris’ main landmarks. Hotels in Buttes Chaumont - Villette range from affordable two-star properties to stylish and business-friendly four-star hotels offering real value for money. When looking for cheap hotels in Buttes Chaumont - Villette expect to pay slightly less than central Paris prices to enjoy a stylish and comfortable stay in this pleasant suburb of the city.
Lachaise Cemetery
In the 20th arrondissement neighbouring Buttes Chaumont - Villette is Paris’ famous Père Lachaise Cemetery, reputed to be the most famous cemetery in the world and certainly the place where anyone who is anyone is buried, from Apollinaire to Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf and Jim Morrison (whose grave now requires a security guard). An absolute must-see.