Botzaris: history and sights
Served by: metro line 7 bis.
Did you know?
Named after Markos Botsaris, a hero of Greek independence killed in battle in 1823, honouring French support for the 19th-century Philhellenic movement.
Anecdote
Philhellenism, the movement supporting Greek independence, rallied many French intellectuals in the 19th century.
Around Botzaris
- Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, 180 m away — A hilly 19th-century park with artificial cliffs, a lake and a perched temple offering views over Paris.
- Rosa Bonheur, 140 m away — A friendly open-air café-bar in the park, known for its outdoor dance evenings.
- Quartier de la Mouzaïa, 650 m away — A picturesque village of small flower-covered houses, one of the most peaceful areas of Paris.