13.42.a - Paris: 75020 Guide to the twentieth arrondissement of Paris

Too many visitors don’t go to the 20ème Paris (75020) This eastern part of the capital is undoubtedly authentic, artsy and well worth a stop, as it can entertain and captivate you in a variety of ways

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Bonjour,

It’s Judy here, the Fondatrice of MyFrenchlife.org, and I hope that you enjoy today’s le Bulletin, which is all about the 20th arrondissement in Paris, and why we love it. Today’s Guest Contributor is Mélissa Serrano. I’ve updated and added to Melissa’s article. And don’t forget, I continue to add links for further reading in the comments, no matter how long ago I wrote this newsletter.

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75020: Not to be missed – Guide to the twentieth arrondissement of Paris by Mélissa Serrano

Introduction to Mélissa

Mélissa Serrano is a Contibutor to MyFrenchLife Magazine. A Québécoise and Spaniard, who grew up in Montreal. From writing to teaching and from studying in Paris to attending grad school in Brussels, French is at the heart of Mélissa’s life. She loves acting, traveling, reading, chocolate, the sea, Serge Gainsbourg, Leonard Cohen, Marguerite Duras, and thunderstorms. Melissa has written a series of guides covering her favourite arrondissements in Paris.

So, on y va - let’s go!

The 20th arrondissement of Paris might be the last one in terms of numbering, but as the saying goes: “last but not least.”

In fact, this eastern part of town is undoubtedly authentic, artsy, and well worth a stop, as it can entertain and captivate you in a variety of ways. This guide will shine a light on two areas located in le vingtième: Belleville and Ménilmontant. Are you ready for a stroll? Here we go!