About Oberkampf
Oberkampf is the Métro station for one of Paris's most authentic and consistently excellent bar neighbourhoods. Rue Oberkampf and Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud run north-east from the station into a district of independent bars, organic cafes, craft beer venues and vintage shops that has been a centre of east Paris creative life since the 1990s. Unlike some neighbourhoods that have been gentrified smooth, Oberkampf has retained a genuine diversity and neighbourhood character alongside the creative energy.
Station Overview
Zone 1. Lines 5 and 9. No step-free access.
Travel Tips
- Rue Oberkampf bars are best from Thursday to Saturday evenings from around 20:00 - the street fills progressively through the night
- Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud (parallel street) has excellent craft beer bars and more relaxed daytime cafes
- Canal Saint-Martin is 10 minutes walk west - combine a canal walk with an Oberkampf evening
- The neighbourhood has some of Paris's best falafel on Rue Amelot near the station
Nearby Attractions
Rue Oberkampf - Directly outside. Independent bars, music venues and restaurants. Liveliest Thursday to Saturday evenings.
Canal Saint-Martin - 10 minutes walk west. Tree-lined canal with iron bridges, independent cafes and a beautiful Sunday afternoon atmosphere.
Timings and Best Time to Travel
Standard Métro hours. The night bus network covers the area after Métro closing. The neighbourhood is quieter on Sunday and Monday, and at its best Thursday to Saturday.
Nearest Metro to Rue Oberkampf nightlife
If you are heading to Rue Oberkampf nightlife, Oberkampf is your closest metro stop on the Ligne 5. It also gives easy access to Canal Saint-Martin and Cirque d'Hiver. Use the fare calculator to plan your journey cost before you travel.
Stations on This Line
Traveller Tips
- 1Rue Oberkampf has some of Paris's best bar hopping from early evening - very lively from Thursday to Saturday
- 2Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud is lined with craft beer bars and independent cafes
- 3Cirque d'Hiver (historic circus building, now events venue) is a 10-minute walk
- 4The adjacent Canal Saint-Martin area is excellent for Sunday walks
Accessibility
Step-free access information is limited for this station. Contact the Paris Metro helpline for assistance planning your journey.