Butte aux Cailles {Paris}
Butte aux Cailles is one of those Paris neighborhoods tucked in the 13th arrondisement that you would never know was there unless someone told you it was there. I first heard about this area earlier this fall, and luckily I picked the perfect day to go visit. I must admit, I was even a little hesitant to post about this amazing little area, as I love how Parisian it is with its complete lack of tourists.
The area feels typically Parisian, but with pops of the urban landscape that have made their way in. It helped that the trees were in bloom – and that it was trash day – but I loved having the pops of green in contrast to the neutral facades. Turn the street and you’ll find yourself in front of a few buildings that make you feel like you’ve traveled to Alsace.
In the center park, there’s fountain linked to the spring below (which also fills the nearby swimming pool) where you can fill your water bottles or take a refreshing drink (or take funny photos, as my friend Marisa and I did).
But after a few hours of wandering the streets and checking every twist and turn of this little “village,” nothing could have ended the outing better than lunch at Chez Gladine’s. The little basque restaurant runs like a well oiled machine, and gets people in and out fast (without feeling rushed). The food is not only highly affordable (try the 2,50E sangria and the 11E cassolet), but delicious and satisfying. Even if the place looks packed, don’t hesitate to check in at the bar. Despite lots of people waiting outside, our wait was only 10 minutes, and worth every second of it.
To get to Butte aux Cailles, take metro line 6 to Corvisart [not far from Place d’Italie] and head up the stairs underneath the apartment buildings at Rue Eugene Atget.
Click HERE for more pictures from my Saturday in Butte aux Cailles.
diariodeunacouturier
April 20, 2010 at 9:51 am //
Everyday I love more your blog, it is one of my favourite ones worldwide!!!
Prêt à Voyager
April 20, 2010 at 9:53 am //
awww, so sweet! thanks for making my day :)
anne
Rosa Blu
April 20, 2010 at 9:59 am //
Oh, these pics look amazing! I’ll write it down for the next time we’re going to visit beautiful Paris. And I promise I won’t tell anyone else, ok? ;-)
Love,
Rosa
Prêt à Voyager
April 20, 2010 at 10:01 am //
thanks, rosa! . . . also be sure to visit the honey store :) we totally bonded with the owner.
A
Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries
April 20, 2010 at 10:10 am //
Ahammmmmmm I’ll have to go check it out on my next trip to Paris! :)
XXX
http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com
jen laceda
April 20, 2010 at 2:45 pm //
This is the ‘living’ Paris for me, not some gallery, museum, or historical data. Love the photos!
Miss Amy
April 20, 2010 at 3:58 pm //
this is my absolute favorite spot in Paris. I stumbled upon it one day, just walking through the neighborhood. I couldn’t believe how well hidden it was! I posted on it as well, if you care to check it out! :) Thanks for the good memories!
http://missamyscerra.blogspot.com/2009/06/gerard-mulot.html
Prêt à Voyager
April 20, 2010 at 4:03 pm //
hi miss amy! thanks for sharing :) fun seeing the spots that i missed the first time around.
cheers,
A
nichole
April 21, 2010 at 2:39 pm //
Very cool! I love discovering a new neighborhood.
Great photos!
Nadia
April 25, 2010 at 5:17 pm //
Anne: Thank you! No one ever believes me when they go to Paris and I tell them a must-stop is the neighborhood Buttes aux Cailles. It makes me happy that someone else out there knows about its awesomeness.