Parc de Belleville is one of the least-well-known of Paris' city parks, but one of the most charming. Climb the steps from the south side, flanked by trees and sloping lawns, and at the top you'll be rewarded with a fabulous view of the city, including a clear view across to the Eiffel Tower. In summer, locals enjoy grabbing a beer at Moncoeur Belleville and sipping it al fresco while taking in the vista.

Lovers of street art will be in heaven on the narrow Rue Dénoyez. Back in the 1830s, when Belleville was still an outpost of Paris, Mr and Mrs Dénoyez ran a cabaret on this street, and it still has a creative and festive feel. The walls are a colourful kaleidoscope of tags and murals, including some beautiful portraits. Along the way, you'll find cute cafés and restaurants, including the fabulous Le Grand Bain.

This iconic cemetery is more than just a resting place for some of Paris' most famous inhabitants, like Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison and Belleville-born Edith Piaf. It's also a picturesque and beautiful city park with its own intricate network of alleyways and a spellbinding array of statues and memorials. Though visiting this site might seem sombre on the surface, in reality, Père Lachaise feels more like a place where life is respected and celebrated. To appreciate another side of the place, check out the Instagram account @la_vie_au_cimetiere, run by the cemetery's conservationist, Benoît Gallot, who showcases the fauna of the cemetery, including its birds, stray cats and wild foxes.