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Place de l'Opéra walks
The Philippe Auguste enclosure and the covered passages of the Sentier
Visorando Member
4.71 mi
+26 ft
-23 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Paris
This route on the right bank of the Seine takes us on a journey from medieval times to Art Nouveau. First, we discover the most important remains of Philippe Auguste's city walls and former mansions. We then wind our way through the Sentier district to explore several of its covered passages.
This walk is best done during the week, as the covered passages are closed on certain days.
The covered passages of the Montmartre and Saint-Martin suburbs
3.94 mi
+66 ft
-33 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
Between grand boulevards and covered passages, a walk through a lively neighbourhood of the capital.
A walk to avoid on Sundays and public holidays when the covered passages may be closed.
From Île de la Cité to Porte de Courcelles
5.46 mi
+43 ft
-39 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Paris
From the heart to the outskirts of the capital, an urban route that starts at the Pont Neuf (the oldest bridge in Paris), the Cour Carrée and the Louvre Pyramid, and the Tuileries Garden. We then reach the luxurious Opéra district. Finally, we cross Haussmannian Paris, with a few twists and turns in Parc Monceau along the way.
The Opera, Parc Monceau and the Chaillot district
5.15 mi
+105 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
A journey through Haussmannian Paris, discovering the architecture of the second half of the 19th century, with a detour to Parc Monceau and a few sites celebrating Franco-American friendship.
The bestiary of Paris
146.53 mi
+2,999 ft
-2,625 ft
33 days
Easy
Departure from Paris
This guide brings together around thirty urban routes that allow you to discover representations of animals in the capital: sculptures, building decorations, murals, etc.
The bestiary of Chaussée d'Antin and the Palais Royal
4.06 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
From Place de l'Opéra to Les Halles, via the Church of Notre-Dame de Lorette and the Palais Royal Gardens, this urban trail explores the1st,2nd and9th arrondissements of Paris in search of animal representations.
Walks near Place de l'Opéra
In the footsteps of Georges Brassens: Madeleine, Louvre and Cherche-Midi
5.11 mi
+82 ft
-23 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Paris
Crossing the Seine on the famous Pont des Arts, this third section takes us from the right bank to the left bank, which Brassens had a marked preference for. It is also an opportunity to visit some of the highlights of Parisian heritage: Place Beauvau and the Elysée Palace, Place Vendôme, the Louvre Museum (with its glass pyramid), the Institut de France, etc.
The Bestiary of the Louvre, the Tuileries and the Orsay
5.05 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Paris
This urban route focuses on the heart of Paris, in a neighbourhood rich in world-famous museums, exploring depictions of animals. In the Tuileries Garden, these are particularly numerous and offer a conflicting view of the animal world, undoubtedly that of their time.
Sundials and astronomical curiosities in Paris
8.94 mi
+144 ft
-23 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Paris
A long urban trail on the theme of sundials and sites related to astronomy scattered throughout Paris: the Paris meridian, observatories, gnomons, etc. Best done on a sunny day so you can read the time along the way! The sundials are often high up, sometimes hidden by trees that have grown... you may have to search hard to find them.
Discovery tour of Haussmann's Paris
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.15 mi
+13 ft
-46 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Paris
Baron Haussmann transformed Paris between 1852 and 1870. The 9th arrondissement of Paris is the epicentre of this transformation: the new roads, grand boulevards and crossroads highlight the buildings adapted to life under the Second Empire, including department stores, the opera house, theatres, music halls, churches, press headquarters, banks, covered passages, Morris columns, kiosks, etc. This tour will introduce you to the witnesses of this era and how they have adapted to today's Paris.
Green spaces in Paris’s 6th arrondissement
5.04 mi
+171 ft
-200 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
The sixth arrondissement of Paris is emblematic of Parisian elegance. A chic neighbourhood with legendary cafés, it has historical links to writers, philosophers and artists. It is as renowned for its intellectual heritage as it is for its architectural heritage, with its museums, art galleries and prestigious cultural institutions.
It boasts a dozen public squares and municipal gardens, including the famous Jardin du Luxembourg, which is managed by the state and will not be discussed here.
From the Louvre to the Bastille via the Tour Saint-Jacques
4.01 mi
+10 ft
-3 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
An urban route steeped in history, where 16th- and 17th-century buildings stand alongside modern architecture. This is how you will go from the Palais Royal to the Forum des Halles, from the Church of Saint-Eustache to the Centre Beaubourg, and from the Tour Saint-Jacques to the Opéra Bastille. The itinerary winds its way through streets, alleys, passageways and gardens, offering visitors the chance to discover a rich and diverse heritage.
The wildlife of the Opéra and Europe districts
3.66 mi
+108 ft
-33 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Paris
From the Louvre Museum to Place de Clichy, via Place de l'Opéra and Saint-Lazare station, this urban route explores the 1st, 2nd and 8th arrondissements of Paris in search of animal representations.
Crossing Montmartre from Place Clichy to Barbès
2.91 mi
+262 ft
-249 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Paris
Discover Montmartre hill, via the small paths, the Saint Vincent cemetery, Dalida, the old village, the Basilica, superb views of Paris.
Green spaces in Paris’s 9th arrondissement
3.02 mi
+121 ft
-154 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
The ninth arrondissement of Paris is distinguished by its lively and central character. It has historical links to the world of entertainment, with numerous theatres, cinemas and concert halls. As a shopping district, it is home to department stores, boutiques and iconic covered arcades. It blends Haussmann-style architecture with more recent buildings, whilst remaining a residential area.After the first two arrondissements, the ninth has the least amount of green space. These are mainly local, much-frequented gardens that play an important social role. The area as a whole reflects an old urban fabric, not particularly conducive to the creation of large natural spaces.
Tours and detours in the Champs-Elysées and Tuileries gardens
3.27 mi
+26 ft
-16 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
This walk allows you to stroll through the gardens that have been laid out in the heart of Paris and enjoy a relative calm that is hard to imagine so close to busy thoroughfares. Along the way, you will discover views of the Champs-Élysées and the Pont Alexandre III, some of Paris's most famous monuments and museums, and a rich and diverse collection of statues.