Bolivar: history and sights
Served by: metro line 7 bis.
Did you know?
Named in honour of Simón Bolívar, hero of the independence of several South American countries from the Spanish crown in the early 19th century.
Anecdote
Simón Bolívar helped liberate the territories that would later become Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia.
Around Bolivar
- Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, 750 m away — A hilly 19th-century park with artificial cliffs, a lake and a perched temple offering views over Paris.
- Bassin de la Villette, 500 m away — Paris's largest artificial body of water, popular for walks and outdoor summer cinema.
- Rue de Crimée, 1000 m away — A lively street linking Buttes-Chaumont to the Canal de l'Ourcq, lined with local shops.