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Canal de Saint-Maur walks
Marne loop from Saint-Maur to Joinville
Visorando Member
8.41 mi
+72 ft
-26 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne)
The commune of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés lies entirely within a bend in the Marne. This walk, from station to station, follows almost the entire length of this bend. It can be enjoyed in all seasons and showcases the river and its islands, the residential neighbourhoods along its banks and Charles Trénet, who lived here for part of his life.
Old Saint-Maur and the banks of the Marne
4.62 mi
+66 ft
-102 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne)
After walking along the Marne from Champigny station, we stroll through Old Saint-Maur and visit the remains of the former abbey that gave the town its name. The walk ends at the water's edge, along the Saint-Maur Canal and then, once again, the Marne.
From Paris to Bry-sur-Marne via the Bois de Vincennes and along the Marne
Association / Club / Walk leader
15.57 mi
+177 ft
-154 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Paris
In the eastern suburbs of Paris, along the route taken by Saint Columbanus, we find all the signs of the Columbanian influence that shaped our countryside and landscapes.
The first part of our 26km route through the Île-de-France region is flat, allowing us to take the time to visit the jewels revealed by the churches of Paris, as well as the towns that witnessed the birth of the monasteries that punctuate the route.
Walks near Canal de Saint-Maur
Loops of the Marne from Joinville-le-Pont to Neuilly-Plaisance
5.45 mi
+16 ft
-62 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Joinville-le-Pont (Val-de-Marne)
A short hike in an urban setting, from station to station, along the Marne and on one of its islands. A walk punctuated by bridges and the many rowing clubs located on the banks.
At the confluence of the Seine and the Marne
3.88 mi
+20 ft
-52 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne)
A short walk that takes us to the point where the two main rivers of the Île-de-France region meet, two kilometres east of Paris. Numerous bridges, a dam and a lock on the Marne, a towpath and industrial heritage form the backdrop to this urban route.
From Saint-Maur to Créteil via a branch of the Marne and the tip of the lake
5.16 mi
+92 ft
-102 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne)
After a few passages and alleys in Saint-Maur, the lock and the Créteil bridge, you walk along a small branch of the Marne and stroll through the residential Ile Brise Pain. After crossing the Mont-Mesly district of Créteil, with its large, airy housing estates, you arrive at the tip of the lake, which is decorated with several water jets.
From Alfort to the Pont d’Austerlitz via Lac de Daumesnil
4.53 mi
+62 ft
-66 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne)
Starting from the Marne just before it joins the Seine, the route takes you through Charenton-le-Pont. The large park around Lac de Daumesnil offers a bucolic transition before entering Paris. After strolling through Parc de Bercy, you cross the Seine via a footbridge before reaching Austerlitz station near the bridge of the same name.
Street Art Trail in Alfortville
Local authority
5.46 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
From Nogent-sur-Marne to Noisy-le-Grand
6.75 mi
+197 ft
-89 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nogent-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne)
From Nogent-sur-Marne RER station to Noisy-le-Grand Mont-d’Est station (Line A), passing along the banks of the Marne and its bridges. You can reach the start or finish points by taking Bus 120, which runs between the two stations (allow around 45 minutes). You can also break off your route towards Neuilly-Plaisance by heading to the RER station located very close to the route.
A thousand and one activities by the water: from Créteil to Alfortville
9.30 mi
+20 ft
-23 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Créteil (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud-Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
From Saint-Maur to Suçy-en-Brie via the Marne and Morbras Park
5.75 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne)
This is mainly an urban route that starts on the banks of the Marne. It then climbs up to take paths between gardens and enjoy extensive views of the eastern suburbs of Paris. After the Church of Saint-Pierre and the Château d'Ormesson, it crosses the green Morbras Park.
The painted walls of Vitry-sur-Seine
5.12 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vitry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne)
Sometimes described as the French capital of street art, Vitry-sur-Seine boasts an impressive density and diversity of street art! This urban route from station to station allows you to discover a good number of these works, though it makes no claim to be exhaustive. A walk to be undertaken with your eyes wide open and your head turning in all directions!
From the Bois de Vincennes to the banks of the Marne
5.67 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Paris
On the outskirts of Paris, a walk in three stages. First, a stroll along the banks of Lac Daumesnil and its islands, which are home to many birds. Next, a walk through the Bois de Vincennes along the Ruisseau de la Gravelle to the famous racecourse. Finally, a pleasant walk along the towpath of the Marne.