Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights, a peaceful residential district

The Brooklyn audio-guided tour takes you to Brooklyn Heights, one of the most charming neighbourhoods of the borough. This peaceful residential area reveals its finest Victorian-inspired brick houses, far from the bustle and the skyscrapers of Manhattan.

A haven of calm facing Manhattan

Brooklyn is so vast that it divides itself into several neighbourhoods, and Brooklyn Heights is one of the most appreciated. Its inhabitants enjoy there a calm and an authentic atmosphere rare in New York. Its streets lined with elegant homes, its trees and its brownstone stoops make up a sought-after living environment, which has often served as a setting for films and series.

What there is to see

Strolling through the streets of Brooklyn Heights, you admire the fine brick façades, the well-kept front gardens and the Victorian details. The district is also home to the famous Promenade, which offers a spectacular view of Manhattan. It is the ideal place to feel the residential and cinematic atmosphere of Brooklyn, away from the crowd.

Practical information

Brooklyn Heights is on the bank of the East River, facing the south of Manhattan, in Brooklyn. The district can be walked freely and on the level, and is easily served by the metro. Its residential streets, including the famous Promenade, invite a stroll in complete tranquillity.

What characterises Brooklyn Heights?

Its fine Victorian-inspired brick houses, its calm and its authentic residential atmosphere, facing the Manhattan skyline.

What to see in Brooklyn Heights?

Its streets lined with Victorian homes and its famous Promenade, which offers a spectacular view of Manhattan and its bridges.