Discover the vibrant ‘quartiers’ of the outskirts of Paris with “ça se visite”. Meet the locals, eager to share the secrets of their neighbourhoods – bustling, full of contrasts and surprises. Feel the pulse of the city as you explore urban streets and hidden courtyards, accompanied by a streetwise guide who will delight you with anecdotes of local life and history. Meet the artists, craftsmen and shopkeepers who colour and enliven the real Paris – a refreshingly different experience from the well-trodden tourist path.

The streets where Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier found their inspiration offer unexpected riches. You will be charmed by the authenticity of these old Parisian villages: hidden courtyards, artist’s studios, secret passageways, converted industrial sites, all home to a cosmopolitan population. The urban fabric, with its contemporary street culture, is the background to a cultural and ethnic mosaic, more than ever full of life… Discover planet Belleville!

Belleville Yesterday and Today A walk down Belleville hill will take you from Upper Belleville, a calm and convivial village, to Lower Bellevillle, with its bustling streets. Discover this mythical neighbourhood, its stories and history, and animated contemporary life. sat 8th July, sat 15th July, tues 25th July, sat 5th August, sat 12th August, sat 26th August at 3pm.

Belleville’s cultural melting pot Belleville, the most cosmopolitan quartier in Paris ! A cultural mosaic, Belleville welcomes populations from all over the world, and different cultures flourish in its busy streets. Come and discover the multiple facets of a planet in miniature! sat 22th July at 3pm.

The hidden treasures of the Canal Saint Martin Wander through the winding streets of the 10th arrondissement and discover the exciting mix of authentic small arts and crafts shops, traces of another era when the Canal served industrial Paris, and the trendy laid back atmosphere where the Parisians come to picnic on the waterside. tues 8th August at 3pm.

Summer 2006

Urban discovery walks
All our visits start at 3pm from a métro station Information and reservation : 01 48 06 27 41
sat 8th July: Belleville Yesterday and Today
sat 15th July: Belleville Yesterday and Today
sat 22th July: Belleville’s cultural melting pot
tues 25th July : Belleville Yesterday and Today
sat 5th August: Belleville Yesterday and Today
tues 8th August: The hidden treasures of the Canal Saint Martin
sat 12th August: Belleville Yesterday and Today
sat 26th August: Belleville Yesterday and Today

Price
Full price : 12€ Concessions : 9€ (members, unemployed, students under 26 ) Free for the 10 year old with parents. Price TROTTINETTE : 15€ To get further information, you can visit the proper website:
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