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In the footsteps of astronomers and artists between Denfert and Montparnasse
Visorando Member
3.93 mi
+23 ft
-62 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
This urban walk takes you through a neighbourhood that was frequented by many artists in the first half of the 20th century. It is also where the Paris Observatory was first established, as evidenced by the names of the adjacent streets.
Walks near Observatoire de Paris
The bestiary of La Glacière, Faubourg Saint-Marcel and Les Gobelins
3.57 mi
+79 ft
-95 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Paris
From Place Denfert-Rochereau to Place d’Italie, exploring depictions of animals. The route takes you through Faubourg Saint-Marcel in particular, where, until 1857, Paris’s great horse market was held, immortalised by the painter Rosa Bonheur.
Denfert-Rochereau – Porte d’Auteuil
8.49 mi
+151 ft
-233 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Paris
First stage of the Paris ring route via theGR®75, with a few detours. This stage allows you to explore the south-western part of Paris whilst strolling through parks, squares and along the Petite Ceinture.
A visit to Montparnasse Cemetery
2.21 mi
+23 ft
-7 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Paris
Less well-known and smaller than Père Lachaise Cemetery, Montparnasse Cemetery is the second largest cemetery within the city limits of Paris. It is the final resting place of many prominent figures, particularly from the worlds of the arts, publishing and politics. This route offers a stroll through this place of contemplation, discovering around fifty of these figures and several works of art scattered throughout the grounds.
Symbols of Franco-American relations in Paris
7.00 mi
+108 ft
-49 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Paris
A walk through Paris taking in the iconic sites associated with Americans in Paris, whilst also passing by some of the city’s famous landmarks.
The route can be followed in either direction.
The Southern Paris Green Corridor
74.51 mi
+4,485 ft
-4,508 ft
14 days
Moderate
Departure from Paris
The Southern Paris Green Corridor is a series of green spaces that have been developed alongside or above the TGV Atlantique railway lines. The first two stages of this route follow this corridor from Montparnasse station to Massy. The subsequent stages extend the corridor into the Yvette Valley and across the Saclay Plateau.
From Montparnasse to Porte de Vanves via the green corridor
2.54 mi
+39 ft
-7 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Paris
The South Paris Green Corridor is a series of green spaces that have been developed near or above the Atlantic TGV railway lines. This short walk, limited to central Paris, follows the green corridor at its beginning, while taking a few liberties to stroll through secret corners of the 14th arrondissement.
The wildlife of Montparnasse, Plaisance and Denfert
4.78 mi
+52 ft
-16 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Paris
From Montparnasse Station to the Lion of Belfort, from Montparnasse Cemetery to the Catacombs of Paris, via the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs and the little house at the end of Impasse Florimont where Georges Brassens lived for 22 years, this route sets out to discover the animal representations of the 6th and 14th arrondissements.
In the footsteps of Georges Brassens: Montparnasse, Plaisance and Brancion
4.19 mi
+66 ft
-98 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Paris
This fourth and final section of our walk dedicated to Georges Brassens takes us to the main places where he lived in Paris, including the famous Impasse Florimont. We walk along a few cobbled and flower-lined passages, cross the public park that bears his name and finish with a section of the old Petite Ceinture railway line.
Le Quartier Latin and Sainte-Geneviève Mountain
3.78 mi
+131 ft
-164 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
Le Quartier Latin is a labyrinth of streets, each as important as the next, as there is a strong history behind. The Sainte-Geneviève Mountain is home to several prestigious schools, and the presence of numerous students adds to the atmosphere of this magnificent suburb.
From Italie to Didot via Butte-aux-Cailles and Petit Montrouge
5.01 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Paris
A journey through the 13th and 14th arrondissements of Paris, through lively neighbourhoods with diverse architecture. Numerous "villas" lined with old workshops and pretty townhouses, the remains of two aqueducts, including a Gallo-Roman one, heritage from the first half of the 20th century and a few street murals await you.