La Petite Ceinture de Paris

Le tour de Paris avec l'ancienne ligne de chemin de fer de Petite Ceinture en fil rouge ! Un itinéraire très diversifié, à l'image des arrondissements traversés, qui privilégie les tronçons aménagés de l'ancienne voie ferrée, les squares et jardins, et les ruelles et passages à l'écart de la circulation.

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Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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   The village of Auteuil and Parc André Citroën

   4.42 km 5 m 16 m

   An urban route in two stages. First, you stroll through the narrow streets of the Auteuil neighbourhood, which was for a long time a village outside Paris, encountering a variety of architecture. Then, after crossing the Seine on the famous Pont Mirabeau, you zigzag through Parc André Citroën, where plant, mineral and aquatic worlds intermingle.

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   The Petite Ceinture in the 15th arrondissement, Georges Brassens and the Petite Ceinture in the 14th arrondissement

   4.45 km 35 m 0 m

   A short walk to relax and get away from it all. First, take the old Petite Ceinture railway line, which runs high above the city. Then stroll through Parc Georges Brassens, which offers a variety of paths and places to stop and rest. Finally, you pass through the 14th arrondissement and follow the Petite Ceinture line to the Porte d'Orléans.

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   Montsouris Park and the Petite Ceinture in the 13th arrondissement

   4.38 km 32 m 45 m

   A short walk in the south of Paris, partly along the old Petite Ceinture railway line. Before strolling through the wooded park, the Montsouris neighbourhood reveals its quiet houses with varied architecture.

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   The towers of the 13th arrondissement and the village of Bercy

   6.43 km 44 m 51 m

   An itinerary in the heart of the rapidly changing south-eastern districts of Paris! From the towers and slabs of Ivry to the fountain with lions, via the François Mitterrand Library, the park and the former wine-growing village of Bercy, the route avoids busy roads as much as possible and favours narrow streets and passageways, squares and gardens.

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   The Petite Ceinture in the 12th arrondissement and the village of Charonne

   7.77 km 49 m 13 m

   A very pretty urban route in the 12th and 20th arrondissements of Paris. You take the old Petite Ceinture railway line and then wander through passages and numerous flower-filled cul-de-sacs, particularly around Rue des Vignoles. The modern and austere Saint-Esprit church and the oldest and most charming church in Charonne provide two superb and contrasting touches of heritage.

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   The Petite Ceinture in the 20th arrondissement, La Mouzaïa and the Bassin de la Villette

   6.83 km 56 m 90 m

   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.

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   La Villette, la Chapelle et les passages du 18e

   6.78 km 9 m 5 m

   Un parcours à travers les quartiers à l'urbanisme renouvelé des 19e et 18e arrondissements de Paris. Les jardins d'Éole et Rosa Luxembourg apportent une belle touche de verdure. En fin de randonnée, les ruelles et passages font oublier les grands axes de circulation.

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   Les Grandes Carrières, Les Épinettes and Les Batignolles

   7.47 km 2 m 19 m

   A journey through the northern districts of Paris in a new light, with the old Petite Ceinture railway line as a common thread. The many flower-filled passages, squares and gardens allow us to forget the hustle and bustle of the capital for a while.

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   The Péreire walk and the Dauphine district

   4.74 km 23 m 3 m

   A short walk in the western districts of Paris. After the flower-filled Promenade Péreire, you walk along or cross a few wide avenues offering a beautiful view of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile.

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    The Petite Ceinture in the 16th arrondissement and the Serres d'Auteuil

    5.28 km 8 m 21 m

    An eclectic journey through Paris's 16th arrondissement. After an initially urban start, the route takes you along the Sentier Nature trail, on the embankment of the former Petite Ceinture railway line. The walk ends with a stroll through the Square des Poètes and a visit to the Serres d'Auteuil, which will delight amateur botanists.

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