Find a peaceful escape from paris hustle bustle at the parc des buttes chaumont and its surroundings a grassy hilltop oasis in the less touristy 19th arrondissement walk the parks gentle slopes with a guide gaining insight into its history and ties to napoleon iii and take in views over montmartre from the base of the temple de la sibylle explore the streets below parc des buttes chaumont in mouzaa and butte bergeyre and take a seat at an atmospheric cafe for a french pastry and beverage