De la Seine à la Marne en passant par l'axe historique de Paris

Un circuit essentiellement citadin qui va de la Seine à l'Ouest à la Marne à l'Est, cours d'eau emblématiques de l'Ile-de-France. Il parcourt plusieurs communes de la Petite Couronne, en milieu fortement urbanisé, à la découverte de coins tranquilles et d'un patrimoine diversifié. Il traverse Paris par son axe historique et la fameuse perspective des Champs-Élysées.

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Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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   From Nanterre to La Défense via André Malraux Park

   7.03 km 44 m 20 m

   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.

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   The Blue Walk from Rueil-Malmaison to Nanterre

   5.05 km 9 m 6 m

   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.

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   Strolling at the foot of the towers of La Défense

   5.52 km 61 m 90 m

   A thoroughly urban route in the heart of the famous business district, but where you are rarely bothered by traffic. An itinerary that allows you to discover the architectural boldness and inventive diversity of the many towers that rise to over 200 metres. This walk is best done outside of working days.

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4. 4

   Du Pont de Neuilly aux Champs-Elysées

   7.25 km 24 m 26 m

   Une traversée de ce qu'il est convenu d'appeler les "beaux quartiers"... Loin des clichés, cet itinéraire urbain réserve son lot de coins tranquilles et de surprises, comme le Parc de la Folie Saint-James ou la brève Promenade Péreire. Des édifices du XVIIIe ou XIXe siècles jalonnent le parcours avant d'atteindre les très courus Arc de triomphe de l'Étoile et Avenue des Champs-Élysées.

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   Tours and detours in the Champs-Elysées and Tuileries gardens

   5.26 km 8 m 5 m

   This walk allows you to stroll through the gardens that have been laid out in the heart of Paris and enjoy a relative calm that is hard to imagine so close to busy thoroughfares. Along the way, you will discover views of the Champs-Élysées and the Pont Alexandre III, some of Paris's most famous monuments and museums, and a rich and diverse collection of statues.

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   From the Louvre to the Bastille via the Tour Saint-Jacques

   6.46 km 3 m 1 m

   An urban route steeped in history, where 16th- and 17th-century buildings stand alongside modern architecture. This is how you will go from the Palais Royal to the Forum des Halles, from the Church of Saint-Eustache to the Centre Beaubourg, and from the Tour Saint-Jacques to the Opéra Bastille. The itinerary winds its way through streets, alleys, passageways and gardens, offering visitors the chance to discover a rich and diverse heritage.

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   The René Dumont greenway

   5.02 km 15 m 13 m

   The René Dumont greenway is built on the platform of the former railway line that ran from the Gare de la Bastille. After briefly following the Canal Saint-Martin before it flows into the Seine, you follow this green space through the city, first at a height and then at ground level or through short tunnels. The Jardin de Reuilly, Square Charles Péguy and the Friche Ferroviaire at the junction of the former Petite Ceinture line add to the charm of this route.

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   From the Bois de Vincennes to the banks of the Marne

   9.13 km 31 m 33 m

   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.

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   Marne loop from Saint-Maur to Joinville

   13.53 km 22 m 8 m

   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.

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    Loops of the Marne from Joinville-le-Pont to Neuilly-Plaisance

    8.78 km 5 m 19 m

    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.

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