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Guided tour of the Butte aux Cailles

In the heart of the 13th arrondissement between boulevard Auguste Blanqui and rue de Tolbiac, hides one of the best kept secrets of Paris

Guided tour of the Butte aux Cailles

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In the heart of the 13th arrondissement between boulevard Auguste Blanqui and rue de Tolbiac, hides one of the best kept secrets of Paris: La Butte aux Cailles.

This small hilltop village was annexed to Paris in 1860, but has since kept all its charm and unique spirit. L'Échappée Belle, the company of tour guides and cultural mediators who make discover Paris and its heritage in its most beautiful light, offers to take you in its cobbled streets to discover all the secrets.
During this one and a half hour walk, you will discover the atypical history of this hill, on which a famous battle of the Paris Commune was held on 24 and 25 May 1871. Between the street-art works that dress the walls, small flowered houses, sunny terraces and lively squares, this micro-neighborhood has everything to please.

 

What is included:

The one and a half hour tour

 

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Duration of the visit: 1h30

on request

Please contact us at 01.84.16.08.76 to check availability and make a reservation.