//
Municipal arrondissement in Île-de-France, France
Photo: Flickr user: Olivier Marchal https://www.flickr.com/people/marchalo/, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The 19th arrondissement of Paris is in the north of the city, and is a peaceful, green and family-friendly refuge from the otherwise quite stuffy and/or shabby city. It is a very leisurely area which can provide fun for all ages, especially in the warmer months, and make one easily forget it is the site of the former slaughterhouse district of the city.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
Built in the 19th century by Napoléon to provide Parisians with drinking water. On sunny days, tourists can cruise along the canal or kayak its length.
An interactive science museum for children with the aim of arousing their curiosity, answering the questions they ask, and providing quality time for exchanges with parents or teachers.
City of Science and Industry
Opened in 1986 and continuously upgraded, substantially damaged by a 2015 structural fire. This attraction drew over 7 million visitors a year who come to explore the world of science, technology and future possibilities. Includes the Louis Lumière 3D cinema.
Music museum that focuses on the culture, the listening and the learning of music. With headsets, visitors can enjoy listening and learning about the history of music. Part of Philharmonie de Paris.
Popular city escape for nature lovers and walkers who can spend hours wandering around this lush green paradise. Biggest, most hilly, and least touristy park in Paris, here you still find a real Parisian atmosphere, far from the crowds at the city's centre (it still is crowded in summer during weekends as many Parisians come to sunbathe on the grass). Climb on top of the hill and overlook the north of Paris with the Montmartre hill right in front of you. The park has an almost enchanted feel, with its waterfall (water is pumped from the nearby canal Saint Martin), stream, lake and its steep cliff, topped with a "temple" which can only be reached via a suspension bridge. A true oasis indeed
A café for kids, the Cafezoïde a fully weekly calendar of events for kids from 2-16 years old. An English-language sing-along happens on Thursday afternoons at 16ː00.
Charming and laid-back, this restaurant has a somewhat old fashioned decor (think hard leather chairs, etc). As of May 2024, the food and the service are reported as no longer top-quality.
Its varied selection of music is what draws the crowds here en masse, at any given night you're likely to hear soulful jazz tunes, or a hip DJ spinning robotic techno. Under chef Alain Podou's watch, the food here is sophisticated, yet light, think lobster-studded risotto and brochettes of shrimp with spinach. Highly recommended.
This buvette near the south edge of the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont offers a range of tapas and drinks in a charming relaxed atmosphere. Hang out on a sunny day and watch the kids run around and play.
Quiet bar that serves its beers cold and has an extensive wine list.
Canal d'Ourcq barge, this one specializing in shows celebrating cultures from around the world. On the Quai de Loire side.
A boat on the Canal d'Ourcq which is now a restaurant & music venue. On the quai de Seine side.
PBC
Tap house with 16 beers on tap and restaurant. Great views across along the Ourcq. Pizzas, burgers and salads available.
A brand new purpose built hostel in Paris opened in 2008.
Close to the Metro, the hotel boasts a quick and easy connection to downtown Paris.
A quite unusually interesting Holiday Inn Express, sharing the building facing the Bassin de La Villette with St. Christopher's Inn. Some rooms have terraces with views of the bassin.
Hotel with view of the Junction of the Canals Ourcq & St Denis from rooms at the front of the hotel.
By tram
The T3b tram runs along the northern and eastern borders of the district, stopping in. al.
By RER
The RER tracks cross the northern part of the 19th arrondissement, there is one station in it, Rosa Parks (39 Rue Gaston Tessier) with connection to tram T3b.
Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) · International · CDG
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about 19th arrondissement and France.
Travel tipsWhen a Eurail Pass is worth buying in 2026, with official pass prices, mandatory seat reservation fees in France and Italy, and route-by-route cost math.
8 min read
Travel tipsHow the Schengen 90/180-day rule works in 2026 under automated EES biometric border tracking, with rolling window math and legal reset strategies.
7 min read
Travel tipsUnderstand travel insurance for a Schengen visa in 2026. Learn mandatory €30,000 medical coverage, zero deductible rules, and embassy-approved policies.
7 min read
Travel tipsEstimate your Europe trip cost for 2 weeks in 2026. Compare realistic budgets for lodging, Eurail trains, dining, and sightseeing across three styles.
8 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.