Où nous sommes

One of Paris’ hidden treasures, The Butte aux Cailles neighborhood is a hilly area in Paris’ 13th arrondissement, nestled in between the city’s biggest Chinatown district at Metro Tolbiac and the busy Place d’Italie. With its narrow cobblestone streets featuring quirky restaurants, cafes and boutiques La Butte is a village-like oasis in Paris’ otherwise ultracontemporary 13th arrondissement. With its art deco architectural heritage, and its laid back Paris ambiance, The Butte aux Cailles is definitely a place to come if you’re looking for something beyond the touristic attractions that the City of Light has to offer.

Pour y arriver

Get off at metro Corvisart (Line 6) and walk up Rue des Cinq Diamants until you hit the heart of the neighborhood at the Rue de la Butte aux Cailles juncture. Also, there is easy access from metro Place d’Italie. Take the axis street, Rue Bobillot until you reach the Rue de la Butte aux Cailles which is a one way street that will take you directly to L’Oisive Thé.

Un peu d’histoire

La Butte aux Cailles was originally a fenced-in village outside of Paris that overlooked the (now underground) Bièvre river. Limestone mining was a primary activity in the area during the 17th century, and the area remained working class until recently. The area was annexed into Paris in 1860. It was the center of an important battle in the civil insurrection known as the Paris Commune of 1871. A memorial to the commune is found at the Place de la Commune de Paris.