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Gare de Musée d'Orsay walks
The Bestiary of the Louvre, the Tuileries and the Orsay
Visorando Member
5.05 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Paris
This urban route focuses on the heart of Paris, in a neighbourhood rich in world-famous museums, exploring depictions of animals. In the Tuileries Garden, these are particularly numerous and offer a conflicting view of the animal world, undoubtedly that of their time.
Walks near Gare de Musée d'Orsay
Sundials and astronomical curiosities in Paris
8.94 mi
+144 ft
-23 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Paris
A long urban trail on the theme of sundials and sites related to astronomy scattered throughout Paris: the Paris meridian, observatories, gnomons, etc. Best done on a sunny day so you can read the time along the way! The sundials are often high up, sometimes hidden by trees that have grown... you may have to search hard to find them.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Montagne Sainte-Geneviève
3.84 mi
+79 ft
-105 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
A journey into the medieval and even Gallo-Roman past of Paris, following in the footsteps of Sainte-Geneviève, whose namesake hill we climb, whose ancient sarcophagus can be seen in the church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, and whose statue can be seen in the Jardin du Luxembourg and on the Pont de la Tournelle. Among other sights, the itinerary follows a section of the old city wall built by Philippe Auguste and crosses the Arènes de Lutèce.
Green spaces in Paris’s 6th arrondissement
5.04 mi
+171 ft
-200 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
The sixth arrondissement of Paris is emblematic of Parisian elegance. A chic neighbourhood with legendary cafés, it has historical links to writers, philosophers and artists. It is as renowned for its intellectual heritage as it is for its architectural heritage, with its museums, art galleries and prestigious cultural institutions.
It boasts a dozen public squares and municipal gardens, including the famous Jardin du Luxembourg, which is managed by the state and will not be discussed here.
From the Louvre to the Bastille via the Tour Saint-Jacques
4.01 mi
+10 ft
-3 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
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.
The wildlife of the Opéra and Europe districts
3.66 mi
+108 ft
-33 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Paris
From the Louvre Museum to Place de Clichy, via Place de l'Opéra and Saint-Lazare station, this urban route explores the 1st, 2nd and 8th arrondissements of Paris in search of animal representations.
The Opera, Parc Monceau and the Chaillot district
5.15 mi
+105 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
A journey through Haussmannian Paris, discovering the architecture of the second half of the 19th century, with a detour to Parc Monceau and a few sites celebrating Franco-American friendship.
The covered passages of the Montmartre and Saint-Martin suburbs
3.94 mi
+66 ft
-33 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
Between grand boulevards and covered passages, a walk through a lively neighbourhood of the capital.
A walk to avoid on Sundays and public holidays when the covered passages may be closed.
The bestiary of Chaussée d'Antin and the Palais Royal
4.06 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
From Place de l'Opéra to Les Halles, via the Church of Notre-Dame de Lorette and the Palais Royal Gardens, this urban trail explores the1st,2nd and9th arrondissements of Paris in search of animal representations.
Tours and detours in the Champs-Elysées and Tuileries gardens
3.27 mi
+26 ft
-16 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
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.
From Châtelet to Austerlitz
4.21 mi
+138 ft
-135 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Paris
A walk between Châtelet and Austerlitz, along picturesque streets rich in Parisian history with many points of interest: gardens, monuments, building facades, etc. Depending on your pace and curiosity, the route can take between two and four hours.