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The urban parks and peach walls of Montreuil
Visorando Member
6.85 mi
+338 ft
-325 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis) (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This route alternates between urban areas, favouring small streets and paths, and three public gardens, each with its own unique characteristics. It is also an opportunity to discover Montreuil's horticultural and arboricultural past.
The Bondy Regional Forest from Vaujours
7.32 mi
+253 ft
-256 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vaujours (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This hike, starting from Vaujours, allows you to enjoy the attractions of the Bondy Regional Forest as well as beautiful landscapes over the Plaine de France to the north and the Marne valley to the south.
Saint-Martin and Célie Woods Loop - Malnoue Castle and Ponds
7.04 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Noisy-le-Grand (Seine-Saint-Denis)
Discover the Bois Saint-Martin. This woodland, managed by the Île-de-France region, has been open to the public since October 2021. It spans three departments: Seine-Saint-Denis (Noisy-le-Grand), Val-de-Marne (Plessis, Trévise, Villiers-sur-Marne) and Seine-et-Marne (Émerainville). You will discover areas preserved for wildlife, large oak trees and the region's ponds.
The banks of the Marne and the Haute-Ile Departmental Park
5.91 mi
+197 ft
-16 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Neuilly-Plaisance (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This route makes us forget that we are in one of the most densely populated and urban departments in France! Most of the route is on footpaths, shared in places with cyclists, along the Marne and in the Parc de la Haute-Ile, which promotes the preservation of biodiversity.
Walk in the footsteps of Cosette
9.44 mi
+528 ft
-525 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Vaujours (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This hike from Vaujours to the Moulin de Montfermeil, via the Promenade de la Dhuis and the Forêt de Bondy, often follows marked paths known as the Chemins de Cosette, in reference to Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables, in which these places served as the setting for the meeting of the two main characters: Cosette and Jean Valjean.
Beyond this literary reference, the route, often along the upper reaches of the rolling hills, offers some very pretty views.
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.
Green walk in Neuilly-Plaisance
6.09 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Neuilly-Plaisance (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A three-hour circular in the commune of Neuilly-Plaisance, starting from the RER station and ending at the Plateau d'Avron and its park, via the green corridor. The return journey is more urban, through quiet streets, with a detour along the banks of the Marne.
From Montreuil to Les Lilas through alleys, paths and gardens
3.76 mi
+243 ft
-66 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis) (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A route that, in a highly urbanised environment, favours alleys and other passageways, as well as public parks, and runs alongside several areas of shared or allotment gardens. It is also an opportunity to pay tribute to the mathematicians and activists Josette and Maurice Audin, victims of the abuses that took place during the Algerian War.
Île Saint-Denis
3.73 mi
+26 ft
-52 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Épinay-sur-Seine (Seine-Saint-Denis)
In the footsteps of the Impressionists, an urban route mostly along the banks of the Seine, through the Parc Départemental de l'Île Saint-Denis. At the end of the route, the Basilica of Saint-Denis adds a superb touch of heritage to this short walk.
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.
Heritage walk in Le Raincy
4.05 mi
+259 ft
-269 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Villemomble (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A short walk through a residential neighbourhood, along its alleys and past its beautiful houses. The highlight is the Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, which was decidedly modern when it was built after the First World War and adds a touch of history to this urban route.
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.
Crossing Gagny
4.41 mi
+213 ft
-197 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Gagny (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A city route that takes you through several neighbourhoods of Gagny. Gustave Courbet Park, the Saint-Fiacre Aqueduct embankment and the Bois de l'Étoile Arboretum add touches of greenery and a few viewpoints.
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.
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.
A stroll through the Courneuve Departmental Park
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.
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.
Around Coubron
5.68 mi
+240 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Coubron (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A lovely walk that crosses part of the Bondy Regional Forest and then follows the Dhuys underground aqueduct, with beautiful views over Coubron.
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.
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.
From Noisy-le-Grand to Gagny and Mont Guichet
11.80 mi
+338 ft
-453 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Noisy-le-Grand (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A surprising walk which, on the map, looks very urban, but which, with very few exceptions, avoids tarmac roads. You’ll come across many remarkable buildings, passing from one green space to another – some landscaped (the Croissant Vert) and others wild (the Haute-Île) – and finish with a circular route along well-marked trails through the former gypsum quarries of Mont Guichet, which have been abandoned for decades.
From Noisy-le-Grand to Villiers-sur-Marne via the Arènes de Picasso
3.91 mi
+30 ft
-82 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Noisy-le-Grand (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A short urban walk taking us from Seine-Saint-Denis to Val-de-Marne. Along the way, the Arènes de Picasso with two buildings featuring cylindrical façades, residential areas and two public gardens.
Tours and detours in Saint-Ouen
4.31 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ouen (Seine-Saint-Denis) (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This urban route offers a taste of what can be found in the inner suburbs of Paris: lively streets; markets; old townhouses; state schools; post-war buildings in varying states of repair; more recent tower blocks; old workshops and a few factories still in place; green spaces; rapidly changing neighbourhoods. Add to that a stroll through the famous flea market, a lovely view of the Seine, and a brief glimpse of the legendary Stade Bauer.
On the Argenteuil plateau, where the mills meet
9.24 mi
+889 ft
-784 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Épinay-sur-Seine (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A route with a slight elevation gain, starting at the banks of the Seine and the railway line, then climbing towards Parc de la Butte d'Orgemont. Pass by Moulin d'Orgemont and Moulin de Sannois, through the Buttes du Parisis regional forest and Fort de Cormeilles.
⚠️ Please note! This hike is not marked, so be sure to follow the description, map and compass.
Along the water’s edge through various parks north of Paris
10.99 mi
+180 ft
-141 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Épinay-sur-Seine (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A walk that follows the water’s edge, starting from Épinay-sur-Seine station, with a view of Fort de la Briche from the Île Saint-Denis Departmental Park. The route passes by the Basilica of Saint-Denis, then through Madeleine Riffaud Park, before heading into the Coulée Verte green corridor alongside the ponds of the Georges Valbon Departmental Park.
From Saint-Denis to Asnières-sur-Seine
8.75 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis) (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A walk from station to station around Villeneuve-la-Garenne, along the Seine and then to Île Saint-Denis via the park’s water sports centre, passing by the Chantereine Farm (visiting hours are in the afternoon only); a walk without too much distance or elevation gain.
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