La Butte Aux Cailles Private Guided Walking Tour

Once a village on the outskirts of the city, this hilltop neighbourhood has preserved its village atmosphere and  is loved and protected by the locals. A walk around the pretty streets can feel like taking a stroll through a small country town, a world away from the bustle of the city.

You’ll discover narrow, cobbled streets and alleyways, and individual houses with their own gardens - extremely rare in Paris. In the spring and summer the wisteria and blossoms fill the streets with colour and the air with perfume. Many artists have their studios here; the street artists of Paris also particularly love this area and have adorned the walls with their colourful and whimsical works, making it into one of the most interesting areas of the city for this ever evolving contemporary art movement. We’ll stroll past many charming cafés and restaurants and one of the oldest and most beautiful public swimming pools in Paris (filled by the warm springs of mineral water running underneath!)

A guided exploration around the Butte aux Cailles is a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon and discover this very typical and well-preserved part of old Paris. The streets are quiet and charming during the day, and transform into a lively and fun place to have a drink with the locals in the evenings. Whatever the weather or the time of day, the Butte aux Cailles is one of the most delightful areas in Paris.