Paris/19th arrondissement

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.

Two large, wide canals (Canal Saint-Denis and Canal de l'Ourcq) traverse the district and intersect in its middle, where the large Parc de La Villette can be found, housing the science-themed Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, interesting for all ages, while the Cité des Enfants section is a boon for the kids. On the opposite end of the park, the Cité de la Musique will provide other kinds of sensual stimulation, while further south one can find another park, the romantic Parc des Buttes Chaumont. And you can of course stride - or kayak - along the canals.

By Métro
Three metro lines run east-west through the 19th arrondissement - the M5, M7 and M7bis.
 * the M5 runs through the middle, providing a convenient connection with Gare du Nord
 * the M7 branches to M7 and M7bis right before the border of the 19th arrondissement, at Louis Blanc.
 * M7 goes to the northern part of the arrondissement, stopping in. al. at Porte de la Vilette, where most people begin their visit to Parc de La Vilette
 * M7bis goes to the southern part and includes the Buttes-Chaumont station, which is right at the entrance of the namesake park

Additionally, two metro lines run along the borders of the 19th arrondissement:
 * the M2 runs along the western border, with the stations of Stalingrad and Jaurès allowing for changeover the M5 and M7 or M7bis (respectively), as well as entering the 19th arrondissement at the Rotonde de La Vilette
 * the M11 runs along the southern border - you can change to M8bis at Place des Fêtes and to T3b at Porte des Lilas

By tram
The T3b tram runs along the northern and eastern borders of the district, stopping in. al. at Porte de la Vilette and allowing changeover to M11 and M12 - as well as providing a relatively scenic ride.

By RER
The RER tracks cross the northern part of the 19th arrondissement, there is one station in it, Rosa Parks E (39 Rue Gaston Tessier) with connection to tram T3b.

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