About Belleville
Belleville is a Lines 2 and 11 interchange at the bottom of the Belleville hill - one of the most genuinely multicultural neighbourhoods in Paris. Chinese, Vietnamese, North African, Jewish and French communities share the same streets, producing a food scene of extraordinary diversity and authenticity. Rue de Belleville is lined with Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants where a full meal costs a fraction of the Marais prices. The climb up through Ménilmontant toward the Parc de Belleville rewards with one of the finest free panoramic views over the entire city.
Station Overview
Zone 1. Lines 2 and 11. No step-free access.
Travel Tips
- Rue de Belleville for Chinese and Vietnamese food - authentic, affordable and excellent quality compared to tourist-facing equivalents in central Paris
- Parc de Belleville at the top of the hill gives one of the widest free panoramic views over Paris - bring a picnic and a bottle of wine for a Sunday afternoon
- Père Lachaise Cemetery is 10 minutes walk south-east - the back approach through Ménilmontant is the most atmospheric route
- The street art along Rue Dénoyez (a narrow street near the station) is some of the best in Paris
Nearby Attractions
Parc de Belleville - 15 minutes walk uphill. A terraced park with a waterfall and an outstanding free panoramic view over Paris. Picnic-friendly.
Rue de Belleville - Directly outside. Excellent Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants at very affordable prices. Best at lunchtime and early evening.
Père Lachaise Cemetery - 10 minutes walk south-east. Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, Oscar Wilde and many others. Free entry.
Timings and Best Time to Travel
Standard Métro hours. The neighbourhood is most atmospheric on Sunday afternoons when local families fill the streets and the park. The street food scene on Rue de Belleville is active from lunchtime through the early evening.
Nearest Metro to Parc de Belleville
If you are heading to Parc de Belleville, Belleville is your closest metro stop on the Ligne 2. It also gives easy access to Rue de Belleville food street and Père Lachaise Cemetery (10 min walk). Use the fare calculator to plan your journey cost before you travel.
Stations on This Line
Traveller Tips
- 1Parc de Belleville at the top of the hill has some of the best free panoramic views over Paris
- 2Rue de Belleville has excellent Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants at very affordable prices
- 3The neighbourhood has a thriving street art scene and independent artist studios
- 4Père Lachaise cemetery (Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf graves) is a 10-minute walk south-east
Accessibility
Step-free access information is limited for this station. Contact the Paris Metro helpline for assistance planning your journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which lines serve Belleville?
Lines 2 and 11.
What zone is Belleville in?
Zone 1.
What is Belleville known for?
One of Paris's most genuinely multicultural neighbourhoods - Chinese, Vietnamese, North African and French communities sharing the same streets, with excellent and affordable Asian food on Rue de Belleville.
How do I get to Parc de Belleville?
Walk uphill from the station through Rue de Belleville and the surrounding streets for about 15 minutes. The park terrace gives a panoramic view over all of Paris.
How far is Père Lachaise from Belleville?
About 10 minutes walk south-east through the Ménilmontant neighbourhood.