Breathtaking Views of Paris
For a panoramic view of Paris, most visitors follow their guidebooks to the Sacre Coeur or another monument, but there are more unusual spots to catch a view of Parisian rooftops.
1) The Buttes Chaumont park in northeast Paris was built in the 19th century on the site of a former quarry, hence its dramatic nearly vertical drops. At the highest point of the park there's a little stone "temple" where a spectacular view of Sacre Coeur and Montmartre unfolds. Come on a weekday afternoon with your sweetheart, and you may have what may be the most romantic spot in Paris to yourselves. On a weekend, however, you may need to stand in line!
M etro: Buttes Chaumont/Botzaris (line 7B)
2) Another interesting "vertical" park is the Parc de Belleville, nearby in the 20th arrondissement. At the top of the Park on rue Piat, there's a viewing platform that offers and unbeatable view of the Eiffel tower and other Parisian monuments. This is the best spot in Paris to watch the sun set.
Metro: Pyrenees (line 11)
