Visite guidée : Histoire des Buttes-Chaumont

The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, renowned for its beauty and originality, is one of the most popular Parisian parks. People can stroll, linger, and even jog there, as its slopes and stairs are iconic. But why these climbs and descents? Why a park, right here?

Before being blanketed with trees and rocks, the site carried a dark and uninviting history. Creating the park was a true feat of engineering. It also illustrates a new era for the city of Paris: Baron Haussmann and engineer Alphand were its architects, creating an urban model that endured for decades, both here and elsewhere.

Why was the park built here? What was the history of this land before? How did the construction unfold? Which daring figures worked on its landscaping?

All the answers are waiting to be discovered on this tour dedicated to the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.