De la Basilique de Saint-Denis à Notre-Dame de Paris

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Cet itinéraire urbain, en cinq courtes étapes, relie deux chefs-d’œuvre de l'art gothique en Île-de-France. C'est l'occasion d'aller à la rencontre d'un patrimoine riche et diversifié : vestiges médiévaux, hôtels particuliers du XVIIe siècle, architecture industrielle et moderne, street art, etc. Les parties strictement urbaines sont entrecoupées d'un passage le long du Canal Saint-Denis et de la traversée de plusieurs parcs et jardins dont ceux de la Villette et des Buttes Chaumont.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 27.47 km
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    Average duration: 5 days 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 153 m
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    Descent: - 155 m
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    Highest point: 100 m
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    Lowest point: 27 m

Photos

De la cité à Saint Louis
Tour de l'horloge
Fontaine-abreuvoir
Jardin de la bibliothèque Nationale

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S

    Parcours historique dans Saint-Denis et promenade le long du canal

    ↔6.29 km ↗19 m ↘4 m
    La première étape de ce périple urbain est composée de deux tronçons bien distincts. Un premier tronçon, le parcours historique, nous invite à dérouler le temps depuis la légende de Saint-Denis et les origines de la ville jusqu'au XXIe siècle, à l'aide d'une vingtaine de bornes d'information richement documentées. Ensuite, on remonte le Canal Saint-Denis sur son quai piétonnier jusqu'à Paris.
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  2. 2
    Un tour au Parc de la Villette

    A walk around Parc de la Villette

    ↔2.61 km ↗8 m ↘3 m
    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.
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  3. 3
    Sur les hauts de Paris : Buttes Chaumont, Butte Bergeyre, Belleville

    In the heights of Paris: Buttes Chaumont, Butte Bergeyre, Belleville

    ↔7.89 km ↗133 m ↘143 m
    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.
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  4. 4
    Promenade dans le Marais

    Walk in the Marais

    ↔5.60 km ↗1 m ↘3 m
    This is an immersion in a historic district of Paris that was largely untouched by Haussmann's urban renewal and has retained many narrow streets, with architecture still dominated by 17th-century mansions. The suggested itinerary winds its way through narrow streets and gardens, allowing you to discover a rich heritage, including the Carreau du Temple, the Hôtel du Grand Veneur, the gardens of the National Archives, the Place des Vosges and the Hôtel Sully.
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  5. E
    Le Village Saint-Paul, l'Île Saint-Louis et l'Île de la Cité

    The Village Saint-Paul, Île Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité

    ↔5.03 km ↗8 m ↘8 m
    The last stage of this journey takes us to the historic heart of Paris, where we discover a rich heritage. The labyrinthine streets of the Village Saint-Paul are followed by the Île Saint-Louis and its 17th-century mansions. The Île de la Cité is a delight in itself, with Notre-Dame as its highlight. And the Seine is always in the background... The route and description take into account areas closed to the public following the Notre Dame fire in April 2019.
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Notes

Des chaussures de sport suffisent pour cet itinéraire entièrement sur voies bitumées, cimentées ou pavées. Nombreux bars, restaurants et commerces tout le long du parcours.

Nombreuses opportunités d'accès par les transports en commun, au départ et à l'arrivée de chaque étape ainsi qu'en cours de route.

Pour plus de détails, notamment pour les horaires d'ouverture des parcs publics et de certains édifices, voir les fiches des différentes étapes.

Les cinq étapes de circuit ont été effectuées par l'auteur entre décembre 2016 et janvier 2017.

Worth a visit

Parmi les sites majeurs, on peut citer :
- La Basilique de Saint-Denis (XIIe).
- Le Stade de France (fin XXe).
- Le Canal Saint-Denis.
- Le Parc de la Villette, la Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie et la Géode.
- Le Parc des Buttes Chaumont.
- La Butte Bergeyre, accessible par de raides escaliers.
- Le belvédère du Parc de Belleville, Rue Piat.
- Le Canal Saint-Martin.
- La Place de la République.
- Le Carreau du Temple.
- Les jardins des Archives Nationales
- La Place des Vosges.
- Le mur d'enceinte de Philippe Auguste.
- L'Île Saint-Louis et ses hôtels particuliers du XVIIe siècle.
- L'Île de la Cité.
- La Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (XIIe-XIIIe).
- Les berges de la Seine.

Pour plus de détails, voir les fiches des différentes étapes.

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