Buttes Chaumont

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The Buttes-Chaumont is a picturesque public park located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. It is renowned for its dramatic landscaping, including steep cliffs, a man-made lake, and lush vegetation.

The park was inaugurated on April 1, 1867, as part of a series of urban improvements initiated by Emperor Napoleon III and executed by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann. 

One of the park's most distinctive features is the Temple de la Sybille, a small Roman-style temple perched atop a 50-meter (164 feet) high cliff, inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, Italy. The temple offers stunning panoramic views of Paris.

Below, a suspension bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel connects the cliff to the rest of the park, adding to the site's romantic charm. The Buttes-Chaumont also boasts caves and waterfalls, winding paths, and diverse flora and fauna, creating a varied and enchanting environment. 

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With its steep hills and winding paths, the Buttes Chaumont is a favored spot for runners and cyclists seeking a more challenging workout. Since 2018, the “Ultra Boucle des Buttes Chaumont” is an open-to-all extreme endurance running event held annually in the park. This unique race challenges participants to run as many laps as possible around the park's roughly 5.15-kilometer (2.3-miles) loop within a certain time frame.