Carrières-sur-Seine walks

An urban route from station to station with a water theme! After crossing Parc du Chemin de l'Ile with its many ponds, follow the towpath along the Seine. Two detours into Parc Lagravère complete the picture.

An urban route where you can admire architecture from various periods. A stone's throw from the La Défense district, in the shadow of its vertiginous towers, the Parc André Malraux and its collection garden offer a preserved setting.

A linear walk that takes place mainly along the banks of the Seine, with very few tarmac roads. You can stroll through two “Impressionist Parks”, the one in Rueil-Malmaison and the one in Chatou.

A route that is half urban and half in the woods, in an old orchard or along the banks of the Seine. Napoleonic history is present, particularly at the Church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul and in the Parc de Bois-Préau.

A short walk, mostly along the Seine and through three public parks, where even in a highly urbanised setting, it is possible to find peaceful spots.

In the footsteps of Josephine and the Impressionist painters From Rueil-Malmaison, this 13 km bike ride with no particular difficulty will take you from the banks of the Seine, which served as a backdrop for the Impressionist painters, to the National Museum of the Malmaison and Bois-Préau Castles. Discover two important aspects of the history of Rueil-Malmaison: the remains of the Empire period, which was fundamental to the town's founding, and the natural setting of the Seine, which inspired many Impressionist painters inthe 19th century. The route ends along the Parc des Impressionnistes, which evokes Claude Monet's gardens in Giverny.

This heritage trail will allow you to discover and visit the two sites that hosted Olympic and Paralympic events for the Paris 2024 Games in the Hauts-de-Seine department: Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre and the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes. Created through a collaboration between the Nanterre Tourist Office, OMEPS and the towns of Nanterre and Colombes for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this route is suitable for beginner cyclists and also allows you to enjoy the banks of the Seine. The bike ride alternates between contemporary buildings and unexpected green spaces.

This is a very simple walk, as it follows the Seine almost from start to finish. There are beautiful views of the river and large, attractive houses along the way.

This hike is not entirely bucolic, despite the name of this long island, the northern branch of which we explore. After an urban section, we follow a good path through relatively dense vegetation. There are some beautiful views of the Seine, especially in the urban section.

A beautiful hike through Le Vésinet, with its five lakes and rivers, as well as along the Seine.

A thoroughly urban route, in the heart of the famous business district, yet one where you are rarely bothered by traffic. A route that allows you to discover the architectural audacity and inventive diversity of the many towers rising to over 200 metres.A walk best undertaken outside of working hours.

A walk from station to station, taking in the banks of the Seine, woodland and viewpoints, interspersed with more urban sections. The route features a variety of heritage and natural attractions: Château du Val, the state-owned forest and the terrace at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the banks of the Seine and the old bridge at Poissy, Saint-Nicolas Church and the Art Nouveau-style station at Villennes-sur-Seine.

This urban walk offers a wide variety of architectural styles spanning the ages: ancient alleyways and a 16th-century church, brick and concrete architecture from the interwar period, and the tall glass-walled towers of the La Défense district.

A pleasant circuit entirely through the woods in the Saint-Germain-en-Laye National Forest. Enjoyable in all seasons except when it rains. Beautiful oak and beech forests, a discovery trail, and a small pond (the duck pond) halfway along the route. No particular difficulty, except for paying attention to the frequent changes in direction. Be careful in autumn and winter, as some paths are difficult to see under the leaves. Visitor numbers: see practical information.

This long, moderately difficult 22 km route starts at the Suresnes Mont-Valérien station. The starting point is very close to the MUS , the Suresnes Museum of Urban and Social History, which is an ideal introduction to the urban landscapes you will encounter along the way. From Puteaux in the 1930s to Mont Valérien, the vineyards of Suresnes, the Cité-Jardins and the Tours Nuage tower blocks bordered by the André Malraux park in Nanterre, a whole chapter of 20th-century history unfolds before your eyes thanks to these exceptional reminders of the past.

An urban route with some elevation changes, crossing wooded parks and residential areas in old Nanterre. Along the way, there are numerous views of Paris and the large housing estates of the Val de Seine, a memorial at Fort du Mont Valérien, an old windmill and an old barn.

An urban hike that combines heritage and remembrance! The route, inspired by a trail designed by the municipality of Suresnes, takes us through the heart of a garden city with architecture typical of the 1930s, built in response to the social motivations of the mayor at the time, Henri Sellier. Several places of remembrance also mark this walk, including the Fort du Mont Valérien.

This circuit connects some notable points in the northern part of the Saint Germain forest: a riding school and former theatre, a hunting lodge, a pond, a former shooting range and a 10-pointed star (crossroads). There are no particular difficulties, except for watching out for horse riders, who are numerous at weekends (horses have right of way).

A walk that allows you to discover the places favoured by the Impressionists and the beautiful old villas that dot the banks of the Seine. The route is perfectly passable even when it has rained.

A trail very well maintained by the ONF for discovering different tree species! A short, easy route with excellent signposting and numerous information boards. Ideal for children (and grown-ups) keen to learn more about life in our forests.

A former royal hunting ground, the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye has wide, long avenues. There are also paths winding through the undergrowth, which this hike invites you to discover. The route is mainly through the forest, with a variety of tree species and a short stretch along the edge of a pond.