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Lac Daumesnil, Bois de Vincennes walks
From the Bois de Vincennes to the banks of the Marne
Visorando Member
5.67 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Paris
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.
Lakes and streams in the Bois de Vincennes
7.26 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Paris
A pleasant route through the Bois de Vincennes, along four lakes and streams. There are other things to discover if you want to extend your walk. You may be lucky enough to spot Victor, the grey heron, between Lac de Gravelle and the Château de Vincennes.
From Porte de la Villette to Gare de Lyon
10.98 mi
+249 ft
-285 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Paris
This urban route allows you to discover a large number of parks situated on the edge of the ring road in eastern Paris. Serving as an introduction tothe GR®75, it runs partly through the Bois de Vincennes and passes close to several other notable sites such as the Philharmonie, the Cité des Sciences and the Père Lachaise Cemetery. As you pass through the many parks, you might feel as though you’re far from the city, even though it’s only a stone’s throw away.
From Alfort to the Pont d’Austerlitz via Lac de Daumesnil
4.53 mi
+62 ft
-66 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne)
Starting from the Marne just before it joins the Seine, the route takes you through Charenton-le-Pont. The large park around Lac de Daumesnil offers a bucolic transition before entering Paris. After strolling through Parc de Bercy, you cross the Seine via a footbridge before reaching Austerlitz station near the bridge of the same name.
The Bois de Vincennes from the Porte Dorée
7.89 mi
+240 ft
-200 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Paris
Explore the Bois de Vincennes, passing by Lac Daumesnil, Lac de Gravelle, Lac des Minimes, the Arboretum, the Vincennes Racecourse, and the Butte aux Canons with its magnificent view over part of the Paris region
The Paris circuit via the GR®75
32.61 mi
+614 ft
-636 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from Paris
TheGR®75is one of the most accessibleGR® routes in France. It allows anyone to try their hand at hiking whilst passing through dozens of parks, gardens and public green spaces in the capital. These spaces offer a real breath of fresh air, just a stone’s throw from the city centre. At 50 kilometres long, some people complete it in a single day. However, to get the most out of the route, it’s best to spread it over several days
Walks near Lac Daumesnil, Bois de Vincennes
Street Art Trail in Alfortville
Local authority
5.46 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
The Petite Ceinture in the 12th arrondissement and the village of Charonne
4.83 mi
+161 ft
-43 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Paris
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.
The bestiary of Reuilly, Picpus and Porte Dorée
4.02 mi
+43 ft
-72 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Paris
A walk through the 11th and 12th arrondissements of Paris, in search of depictions of animals. These are not distributed evenly along the entire route. The walk ends on a high note with the gigantic bas-relief on the Palais de la Porte Dorée, which depicts, amongst other things, an extremely diverse array of wildlife.
From Ivry to Arcueil via Fort de Bicêtre
5.05 mi
+367 ft
-259 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Ivry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne)
A route through a highly urbanised area that is still evolving, where old workshops, residential estates and post-war buildings stand alongside more recent architecture. The route is punctuated by a few spacious parks, a fort from the old walls of Paris, and the superimposed aqueducts of Arcueil and Cachan.
From Nation to Bastille via Faubourg Saint-Antoine
3.41 mi
+13 ft
-52 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Paris
An urban route that favours alleys, passageways and public gardens, in search of 19th and 20th century heritage.
A visit to Charonne Cemetery
1.42 mi
+102 ft
-16 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Paris
Of all the cemeteries in Paris, Charonne Cemetery is the smallest, but the walk to reach it is the longest. This peaceful, tree-lined cemetery, situated next to the charming church of Charonne, is the final resting place of several notable figures, particularly from the worlds of literature, theatre and cinema. A tribute is paid here to the federates who were shot in 1871.
From Montreuil to Les Lilas through alleys, paths and gardens
3.76 mi
+243 ft
-66 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis) (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A route that, in a highly urbanised environment, favours alleys and other passageways, as well as public parks, and runs alongside several areas of shared or allotment gardens. It is also an opportunity to pay tribute to the mathematicians and activists Josette and Maurice Audin, victims of the abuses that took place during the Algerian War.
The painted walls of Ivry and the Rive Gauche neighbourhood of the 13th arrondissement
4.98 mi
+92 ft
-85 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Ivry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne)
Discovering street art on both sides of the Boulevard Périphérique! First, you’ll pass through Ivry-sur-Seine, where painted or graffitied walls alternate with much older heritage. Next, you’ll meander through the Rive Gauche neighbourhood of Paris’s 13th arrondissement, which is currently undergoing extensive renovation, and where murals and modern architecture sit alongside an interesting industrial heritage.
The painted walls of Vitry-sur-Seine
5.12 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vitry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne)
Sometimes described as the French capital of street art, Vitry-sur-Seine boasts an impressive density and diversity of street art! This urban route from station to station allows you to discover a good number of these works, though it makes no claim to be exhaustive. A walk to be undertaken with your eyes wide open and your head turning in all directions!
At the confluence of the Seine and the Marne
3.88 mi
+20 ft
-52 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne)
A short walk that takes us to the point where the two main rivers of the Île-de-France region meet, two kilometres east of Paris. Numerous bridges, a dam and a lock on the Marne, a towpath and industrial heritage form the backdrop to this urban route.