Villette

La Villette is an edgy, regenerated area with waterfront promenades along Canal de l'Ourcq, and Parc de la Villette, a futuristic green space on the site of Paris’s former abattoirs. Notable spots include the hands-on Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the Vill’Up shopping mall, and the Philharmonie de Paris concert hall. Contemporary art is showcased at Centquatre, a cultural center in a converted funeral parlor.