Written along the way by @sarah_nomad. Costs are what they paid on the day.
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Stop 1 · stay ~25m
Canal Saint-Martin
Start at the iron footbridges. Locals picnic along the quay from 8am — grab a spot before the joggers.
Backpacker pro-tip · Du Pain et des Idées is 3 minutes away. Their escargot pistache is worth the €4.
Local cost: €4 pastry - 2
Stop 2 · stay ~30m
Belleville Market
Tuesday and Friday mornings only. The cheapest fruit in the city and the loudest vendors.
Backpacker pro-tip · Wait until the last 30 minutes — stalls drop prices to clear stock.
Local cost: €3 for a bag of clementines Very busy — keep your bag zipped and in front. - 3
Stop 3 · stay ~20m
Parc de Belleville Lookout
The highest park in Paris with a free view that rivals the Eiffel Tower deck.
Backpacker pro-tip · Sunset here is free. The Eiffel Tower summit costs €29.
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Stop 4 · stay ~50m
Buttes-Chaumont
Cliffs, a suspension bridge and a temple on a rock. Perfect lunch stop.
Backpacker pro-tip · Rosa Bonheur guinguette has €5 glasses of wine before 6pm.
Local cost: €8 baguette sandwich - 5
Stop 5 · stay ~40m
Sacré-Cœur
Finish on the steps as the city turns gold. Buskers usually start around 7pm.
Backpacker pro-tip · Skip the funicular. The back stairs on Rue du Chevalier-de-la-Barre are empty.
Bracelet scammers at the bottom stairs — keep walking, hands in pockets.