Hello and welcome for another video tour of a fantastic Paris neighborhood by New York Habitat ( [ Ссылка ] ). In this video, you will discover the neighborhood of Oberkampf, this little haven of peace located in the East side of the capital, between the Canal Saint-Martin and the famous Belleville village.

Also, feel free to watch other great video tours of Paris neighborhoods, such as Montmartre ([ Ссылка ] ) or Les Grands Boulevards ([ Ссылка ] ).

HISTORY
Oberkampf gets its name from the Industrialist Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, famous for his "imprimé" or printed fabrics. King Louis XVI declared his company a "Manufacture Royale" in 1783, and gave Oberkampf the nobility title "écuyer", or esquire, and today he has a metro station and a street named after him. Very "royale" indeed!

THE LOWER EAST SIDE OF PARIS
If you've watched our video tour of the Lower East Side in New York City ( [ Ссылка ] ), you will see a similarity in Oberkampf. With its trendy cafes and restaurants, its Arab pastries and its colorful markets - you won't soon forget this hip village.
Constantly showing up in movies, from Bollywood to Hollywood, there is definitely a sense of magic in Oberkampf!

WINTER CIRCUS
Le Cirque d'Hiver -- or The Winter Circus -- was built in 1852. In the past, it was used from November to April when the Champs-Elysées's circus was closed. Today, you can enjoy circuses and other shows all year round here. Stop and have a look at its well-preserved colors and the sculpted Amazone of Pradier above the main entrance.

WALK ON WATER ON BOULEVARD RICHARD LENOIR.
On Boulevard Richard Lenoir, you will find 17,700 square meters of gardens made of willow trees & firns, which are the evidence that you are in fact walking on the filled-in part of the Canal Saint-Martin, which once flowed all the way from the northeast side of Paris to the Seine.

EDITH PIAF MUSEUM
The super famous singer who everyone can sing at least one song from "Panam, panam, panam" to "La vie en rose" has her own museum in Oberkampf. Visiting the Edith Piaf Museum is a good way to get a taste of old Paris, in the time of cafés & cabarets filled with cigarette smoke.

PERE LACHAISE CEMETERY
You won't regret climbing up the hill to Père Lachaise cemetery, which is Paris'largest cemetary. At the cemetery you will find the tombs of everyone from Jim Morrison to Oscar Wilde. People still come to the Père Lachaise to see the final resting place of thousands of past and present celebrities.

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Consider this furnished Paris 1-bedroom apartment in Menilmontant ([ Ссылка ]), situated on the 1st floor of a 3-story apartment. It comes with a washing machine, a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a double bed in the bedroom, as well as a double sofa bed in the living room.

Or have a look at this furnished studio apartment in Gambetta -- Père Lachaise ([ Ссылка ]). Also with the convenience of in-home laundry, this apartment is furnished with a modern appeal. It includes a sofa with a chaise, a 2-seat bar area and also has a quaint balcony to sit outside and enjoy a coffee. This apartment is on the first floor of an elevator building, within walking distance from the Père Lachaise Cemetery.

Remember that New York Habitat offers hundreds of apartments for rent in Paris, including furnished apartments ([ Ссылка ]) and Bed & Breakfast ([ Ссылка ] ).

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Well we hope you enjoyed this video tour of the neighborhood of Oberkampf.
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