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Canal Saint-Denis walks
The Petite Ceinture in the 20th arrondissement, La Mouzaïa and the Bassin de la Villette
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4.24 mi
+184 ft
-295 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Paris
A stroll through the 20th and 19th arrondissements of Paris, taking in their diverse neighbourhoods. We cross Ménilmontant, roughly following the old Petite Ceinture railway line, then take a look at the old Belleville aqueduct. The neighbourhood around Rue de la Mouzaïa reveals its sloping streets lined with small houses decorated with flowers. We finish at the edge of the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal Saint-Denis.
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 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.
The Petite Ceinture in Paris
36.37 mi
+863 ft
-863 ft
10 days
Easy
Departure from Paris
A tour of Paris following the route of the former Petite Ceinture railway line! A highly varied itinerary, reflecting the diversity of the arrondissements it passes through, which focuses on the converted sections of the old railway line, squares and gardens, and the narrow streets and passageways away from traffic.
From the Basilica of Saint-Denis to Notre-Dame de Paris
17.04 mi
+554 ft
-528 ft
5 days
Easy
Departure from Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis) (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This urban itinerary, comprising five short stages, links two masterpieces of Gothic art in the Île-de-France region. It offers an opportunity to discover a rich and diverse heritage: medieval remains, 17th-century mansions, industrial and modern architecture, street art, and more. The purely urban sections are interspersed with a walk along the Canal Saint-Denis and a stroll through several parks and gardens, including those of La Villette and the Buttes Chaumont.
Porte de la Chapelle – Porte de Montreuil
7.10 mi
+276 ft
-230 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Paris
A tour of north-east Paris today, taking in the Parc de la Villette, the Cité des Sciences and the Géode, the Philharmonie, the Butte du Chapeau Rouge, and ending with the charming Rue Saint-Blaise.
The Paris circuit via the GR®75
32.61 mi
+614 ft
-636 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from Paris
TheGR®75is one of the most accessibleGR® routes in France. It allows anyone to try their hand at hiking whilst passing through dozens of parks, gardens and public green spaces in the capital. These spaces offer a real breath of fresh air, just a stone’s throw from the city centre. At 50 kilometres long, some people complete it in a single day. However, to get the most out of the route, it’s best to spread it over several days
From the Porte d’Auteuil to the Porte de la Villette
10.29 mi
+105 ft
-102 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Paris
This walk, which forms part of the GR® 75, allows you to explore a large number of parks situated on the outskirts of Paris’s western and southern ring roads. It serves as the final stage. There are many remarkable spots along the GR® route as well as in the surrounding area, such as the Bois de Boulogne. As you pass through the many parks, you’ll feel as though you’re far removed from the city.
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.
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.