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Palais de la Porte Dorée walks
The bestiary of Reuilly, Picpus and Porte Dorée
Visorando Member
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.
Walks near Palais de la Porte Dorée
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
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
The bestiary of Charonne, Ménilmontant and Belleville
3.76 mi
+285 ft
-16 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Paris
A south-north crossing of the 11th and 20th arrondissements of Paris, in search of animal representations. Several alleys and passageways bear witness to the former presence of numerous workshops in these neighbourhoods.