Belleville: history and sights
Served by: metro lines 2 and 11.
Did you know?
A former wine-growing village annexed to Paris in 1860, a lively, cosmopolitan district and birthplace of singer Édith Piaf. According to legend, she was born on the steps of 72 rue de Belleville, a spot now marked with a commemorative plaque.
Anecdote
According to legend, Édith Piaf was born on the steps of 72 rue de Belleville.
Around Belleville
- Parc de Belleville, 550 m away — A sloped park offering one of the finest free panoramas over Paris, from the heights of the 20th arrondissement.
- Rue Denoyez, 130 m away — An alley entirely covered in murals and graffiti, a hotspot of Parisian street art.
- Quartier asiatique de Belleville, 150 m away — A cosmopolitan district known for its Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants and lively market.