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La Courneuve walks
A stroll through the Courneuve Departmental Park
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8.78 mi
+302 ft
-315 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Courneuve (Seine-Saint-Denis)
The Courneuve Departmental Park (Parc Georges Valbon) offers a wide range of leisure facilities, but it is also an area renowned for its ecological riches. This suggested stroll allows you to discover its many facets and appreciate the beauty of its landscapes.
Urban planning and remembrance trail in Drancy
4.78 mi
+26 ft
-13 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Bourget (Seine-Saint-Denis)
Between Le Bourget and Bobigny, this route offers a glimpse of a variety of housing types in the inner suburbs, ranging from detached houses to blocks of flats. It also provides an opportunity to stop at a number of memorial sites, including the Drancy internment camp.
A stroll through Pantin along the Canal de l'Ourcq
6.23 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pantin (Seine-Saint-Denis)
From the Porte de la Villette to the outskirts of Lilas and Romainville, this itinerary follows the southern half of the city and reveals the many faces of Pantin: from the cosmopolitan Quatre-Chemins neighbourhood to the revitalised Canal de l'Ourcq, passing by the houses at the foot of the TDF tower and the craft and industrial areas.
Historical route through Saint-Denis and walk along the canal
3.91 mi
+62 ft
-13 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis) (Seine-Saint-Denis)
The first stage of this urban journey consists of two distinct sections. The first section, the historical trail, invites us to trace the passage of time from the legend of Saint-Denis and the city’s origins right up to the 21st century, with the help of some twenty richly documented information points. Next, we follow the Canal Saint-Denis along its pedestrian quay back to Paris.
From Saint-Denis to Le Bourget via Georges Valbon Park
5.93 mi
+66 ft
-33 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis) (Seine-Saint-Denis)
Starting from one of the masterpieces of Gothic art in Île-de-France, the Basilica of Saint-Denis, this urban route crosses a vast park where lawns alternate with flowerbeds, woodland and lakes. There is a commemorative aspect to the commune of Le Bourget, which was the scene of fierce fighting in 1870–1871.
La Villette, La Chapelle and the passages of the 18th arrondissement
4.21 mi
+30 ft
-16 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Paris
A walk through the revitalised neighbourhoods of Paris’s 19th and 18th arrondissements. The Jardins d’Éole and Rosa Luxemburg add a lovely touch of greenery. By the end of the walk, the narrow streets and passageways make you forget the main thoroughfares.
A walk around Parc de la Villette
1.62 mi
+26 ft
-10 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Paris
Situated alongside the Canal Saint-Denis and the Canal de l’Ourcq, the Parc de la Villette combines old industrial buildings, modern architecture, sites dedicated to science and culture, and a multitude of small themed gardens. This short walk takes you through the park, with plenty of detours, to discover this diverse heritage.
From Porte de la Villette to Gare de Lyon
10.98 mi
+249 ft
-285 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Paris
This urban route allows you to discover a large number of parks situated on the edge of the ring road in eastern Paris. Serving as an introduction tothe GR®75, it runs partly through the Bois de Vincennes and passes close to several other notable sites such as the Philharmonie, the Cité des Sciences and the Père Lachaise Cemetery. As you pass through the many parks, you might feel as though you’re far from the city, even though it’s only a stone’s throw away.
Alleyways, footpaths and passages in Pantin, Le Pré Saint-Gervais and Les Lilas
5.83 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Pantin (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This is an exotic and green route on the outskirts of Paris, in a highly urbanised environment. The first part takes you through small streets, passageways and "villas", with small houses of diverse architecture and some street art. After crossing two wooded parks, the route runs alongside the Canal de l'Ourcq and ends in the Parc de la Villette.
From Bobigny to Le Raincy via the Canal de l’Ourcq
4.71 mi
+164 ft
-108 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Bobigny (Seine-Saint-Denis)
An urban route that runs alongside the Canal de l’Ourcq for the first half. The route then moves through a residential area, culminating in the Church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption du Raincy, which was decidedly modern when it was built in the aftermath of the First World War.
The Ourcq Canal and La Villette Park
6.20 mi
+23 ft
-39 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
During this urban walk, you will discover the extraordinary architecture and gardens of the Parc de la Villette, as well as countless artistic and historical sites that make this stroll along the Canal de l’Ourcq a unique and authentic Parisian cultural itinerary.
The ‘Promenade du Bœuf Gras’ in Paris
4.92 mi
+10 ft
-66 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Paris
A walk through the north-eastern districts of Paris, from the former abattoirs at La Villette to the former Les Halles market, via the Porte Saint-Denis, following in the footsteps of processions that are no longer held today. It offers the chance to enjoy a pleasant stroll along the canals that characterise this part of the capital and to seek out a few depictions of animals.
In the heights of Paris: Buttes Chaumont, Butte Bergeyre, Belleville
4.90 mi
+436 ft
-469 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Paris
The third stage of this urban journey crosses the north-eastern districts of Paris, including the lively Belleville neighbourhood. We wind our way through the Parc des Buttes Chaumont and then climb the discreet Butte Bergeyre, which offers an original view of Montmartre. We then pass by the Rue Piat viewpoint, which offers a panoramic view. A few touches of urban heritage and street art, as well as a walk along the Canal Saint-Martin, complete the picture.
A visit to La Villette Cemetery
1.09 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
A very short urban route exploring La Villette Cemetery, which bears the marks of its neighbourhood’s history, such as the presence of the abattoirs from 1867 to 1974 or the tragic fire at the Collège Édouard Pailleron in 1973.
From Mairie des Lilas to Bagnolet via the parks and forts
11.76 mi
+633 ft
-755 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Les Lilas (Seine-Saint-Denis)
An original walk from metro station to metro station, covering 19 or 16 km. It offers a rather surprising exploration of Seine-Saint-Denis, which is green for much of the route as it makes the most of the numerous parks and green spaces, skirting the forts of Romainville, Noisy and Rosny. Discover beautiful monuments, remarkable trees and interesting buildings, with superb views of Paris and its suburbs.
