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Lac des Minimes walks
The René Dumont Tropical Agronomy Garden
Visorando Member
4.46 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Nogent-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne)
Discover a green oasis on the edge of Paris's 12th arrondissement and evidence of the French colonial vision that prevailed at the beginning of the 20th century, which we now view very differently. After visiting the garden, the hike offers a circular route in the Bois de Vincennes, around Lac des Minimes.
Places of interest in the Bois de Vincennes
6.82 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Vincennes (Val-de-Marne)
An 11 km walk with a shaded route, some unusual discoveries in the Bois de Vincennes and facilities dedicated to culture and sport. At the end of the walk, you can enjoy a drink at the UCPA equestrian centre.
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.
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
Walks near Lac des Minimes
From Nogent-sur-Marne to Noisy-le-Grand
6.75 mi
+197 ft
-89 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nogent-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne)
From Nogent-sur-Marne RER station to Noisy-le-Grand Mont-d’Est station (Line A), passing along the banks of the Marne and its bridges. You can reach the start or finish points by taking Bus 120, which runs between the two stations (allow around 45 minutes). You can also break off your route towards Neuilly-Plaisance by heading to the RER station located very close to the route.
Loops of the Marne from Joinville-le-Pont to Neuilly-Plaisance
5.45 mi
+16 ft
-62 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Joinville-le-Pont (Val-de-Marne)
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.
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.
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.
Marne loop from Saint-Maur to Joinville
8.41 mi
+72 ft
-26 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne)
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.
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.
From Saint-Maur to Créteil via a branch of the Marne and the tip of the lake
5.16 mi
+92 ft
-102 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne)
After a few passages and alleys in Saint-Maur, the lock and the Créteil bridge, you walk along a small branch of the Marne and stroll through the residential Ile Brise Pain. After crossing the Mont-Mesly district of Créteil, with its large, airy housing estates, you arrive at the tip of the lake, which is decorated with several water jets.
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.
From the Bois de Vincennes to the banks of the Marne
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.
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.