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Mémorial national du camp de Drancy walks
Urban planning and remembrance trail in Drancy
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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.
Walks near Mémorial national du camp de Drancy
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.
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 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.
The Parc des Coteaux d'Avron and the Lamarque Trail
4.04 mi
+194 ft
-253 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Villemomble (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This short urban hike is divided into three stages. First in Villemomble, after stopping at the foot of the church's tall bell tower, you cross a residential area and climb up to the Plateau d'Avron. You then descend, zigzagging through the Parc des Coteaux d'Avron. The route ends on a footpath that runs almost straight through Neuilly-Plaisance.
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.
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.