Your secret place in Paris is...

PETITE CEINTURE

The Petite Ceinture is a former double-track railroad line that ran through Paris along the interior of the boulevards des Maréchaux. Its rails are today invaded by a wild flore with an unusual biodiversity, boasting more than two hundred plant species and more than seventy animal species.

In 2007, a first section was opened to walkers, in the 16th arrondissement, between the Porte d'Auteuil and the Muette station. Since then, new sections have been regularly opened to the public. Often unknown to Parisians themselves, this greenway, a trace of a rural capital, must be taken without delay! Some of the former stations of the Petite Ceinture have been converted into bars, restaurants and cultural venues (the Poinçon in the 14th arrondissement, the Brasserie Auteuil in the 16th arrondissement, the Hasard Ludique in the 18th arrondissement, etc.).

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Also don't miss this Rooftop...

Khayma Rooftop

At the top of the ultra-modern Generator Paris youth hostel, located just a few steps from the Canal Saint-Martin and the Buttes-Chaumont park, is the attractive and trendy Khayma Rooftop.

Equipped with comfortable lounge furniture, a canopy and an elegant bar, the covered wooden terrace on the ninth floor also boasts fabulous panoramic views of Sacré-Coeur and Montmartre.

Open to all, hostel guests or not, Khayma Rooftop serves creative and elaborate cocktails, wine and beer, all available at very decent prices. There is also a selection of organic and vegetarian bites with Middle Eastern influences.

With a youthful and trendy atmosphere, Khayma Rooftop often hosts events such as DJ sets and small concerts. The rooftop is also available for private functions and can accommodate up to 110 people.

When the rooftop is not available, you can always visit Café Fabien and the Club on the lower level and the basement of Generator Paris.

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