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Place de la Bastille walks
The René Dumont greenway
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5.02 km
+15 m
-13 m
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
The René Dumont greenway is built on the platform of the former railway line that ran from the Gare de la Bastille. After briefly following the Canal Saint-Martin before it flows into the Seine, you follow this green space through the city, first at a height and then at ground level or through short tunnels. The Jardin de Reuilly, Square Charles Péguy and the Friche Ferroviaire at the junction of the former Petite Ceinture line add to the charm of this route.
From the Louvre to the Bastille via the Tour Saint-Jacques
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6.46 km
+3 m
-1 m
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.
On the French Revolution routes in the heart of Paris
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5.33 km
+22 m
-21 m
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Paris
An urban circular walk in search of the French Revolution routes in two Parisian sites: the Bastille, whose capture had a very strong symbolic impact, and the Odéon suburb, where several key figures of the period lived, worked and gathered, including Marat and Danton. It's also an opportunity to discover the signs of other insurrectionary episodes (July 1830, May 1968) and a superb heritage ranging from the Gallo-Roman to the Middle Ages period.
Walks near Place de la Bastille
The Philippe Auguste enclosure and the covered passages of the Sentier
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7.58 km
+8 m
-7 m
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 Village Saint-Paul, Île Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité
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5.03 km
+8 m
-8 m
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
The last stage of this journey takes us to the historic heart of Paris, where we discover a rich heritage. The labyrinthine streets of the Village Saint-Paul are followed by the Île Saint-Louis and its 17th-century mansions. The Île de la Cité is a delight in itself, with Notre-Dame as its highlight. And the Seine is always in the background...
The route and description take into account areas closed to the public following the Notre Dame fire in April 2019.
Paris Pont d'Austerlitz - Massy
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23.58 km
+110 m
-55 m
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Paris
First stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR® 11, starting from the former confluence of the Bièvre and the Seine at the Pont d'Austerlitz in Paris, to the Massy-Palaiseau station in Essonne. It consists of climbing up the lower part of the Bièvre valley, where the river flows mainly underground but is sometimes exposed to the open air following rehabilitation programmes.
From Île de la Cité to Porte de Clignancourt
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8.02 km
+91 m
-75 m
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Paris
From the heart to the outskirts of the capital, an urban route that crosses the Les Halles and Beaubourg districts, climbs the Butte Montmartre and descends to Clignancourt. Shopping streets, alleys, passageways and stairways await you.
From Châtelet to Austerlitz
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6.78 km
+42 m
-41 m
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Paris
A walk between Châtelet and Austerlitz, along picturesque streets rich in Parisian history with many points of interest: gardens, monuments, building facades, etc. Depending on your pace and curiosity, the route can take between two and four hours.
Walk in the Marais
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5.60 km
+1 m
-3 m
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Paris
This is an immersion in a historic district of Paris that was largely untouched by Haussmann's urban renewal and has retained many narrow streets, with architecture still dominated by 17th-century mansions. The suggested itinerary winds its way through narrow streets and gardens, allowing you to discover a rich heritage, including the Carreau du Temple, the Hôtel du Grand Veneur, the gardens of the National Archives, the Place des Vosges and the Hôtel Sully.
Le Quartier Latin and Sainte-Geneviève Mountain
Visorando member 6.09 km
+40 m
-50 m
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.
The Petite Ceinture in the 12th arrondissement and the village of Charonne
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7.77 km
+49 m
-13 m
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 Italie to Didot via Butte-aux-Cailles and Petit Montrouge
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8.06 km
+42 m
-42 m
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.
The Petite Ceinture in the 20th arrondissement, La Mouzaïa and the Bassin de la Villette
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6.83 km
+56 m
-90 m
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Paris
A stroll through the 20th and 19th arrondissements of Paris, taking in their diverse neighbourhoods. We cross Ménilmontant, roughly following the old Petite Ceinture railway line, then take a look at the old Belleville aqueduct. The neighbourhood around Rue de la Mouzaïa reveals its sloping streets lined with small houses decorated with flowers. We finish at the edge of the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal Saint-Denis.