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Place Gambetta (Paris) walks
The Petite Ceinture in the 12th arrondissement and the village of Charonne
Visorando Member
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.
The Petite Ceinture in the 20th arrondissement, La Mouzaïa and the Bassin de la Villette
4.24 mi
+184 ft
-295 ft
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.
The Petite Ceinture in Paris
36.37 mi
+863 ft
-863 ft
10 days
Easy
Departure from Paris
A tour of Paris following the route of the former Petite Ceinture railway line! A highly varied itinerary, reflecting the diversity of the arrondissements it passes through, which focuses on the converted sections of the old railway line, squares and gardens, and the narrow streets and passageways away from traffic.
A stroll through Paris’s cemeteries
17.55 mi
+505 ft
-420 ft
14 days
Easy
Departure from Paris
This section brings together a selection of relatively short routes that allow you to visit the 14 public cemeteries located within the city limits of Paris, one of which actually falls under the jurisdiction of the neighbouring municipality of Charenton-le-Pont. Varying in size, they are the final resting places of a varying number of notable figures. You will also find a wide variety of monument styles, depending on the simplicity or fame of those buried there and the financial means of their families.
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.
Walks near Place Gambetta (Paris)
A visit to Belleville Cemetery
1.13 mi
+23 ft
-43 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
A visit to the highest-altitude cemetery within Paris city limits, which boasts a rich variety of plant life and is home to the graves of several notable figures. A monument within the cemetery and a church outside it evoke a painful episode in the history of the Paris Commune.
The bestiary of Belleville, Père Lachaise and Nation
4.99 mi
+144 ft
-328 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Paris
This urban route crosses the 20th arrondissement of Paris from north to south in search of animal representations. From Place des Fêtes to Place de la Nation via the charming Église de Charonne, you will mainly walk along quiet streets and a few pleasant passages and alleys.
Green spaces in the north of Paris’s 20th arrondissement
8.55 mi
+325 ft
-433 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Paris
Paris’s 20th arrondissement is a working-class, lively and multicultural area. It is characterised by a high degree of social diversity and a strong artistic identity, with artists’ studios and alternative cultural venues. However, there are notable differences in atmosphere, urban layout and population between the north and south of the arrondissement. The cosmopolitan north of the arrondissement features a dense urban fabric, sloping streets, modest buildings and street art. It includes the Belleville and Ménilmontant neighbourhoods, with their relaxed, bohemian atmosphere. Here you’ll find one of Paris’s major parks, the Parc de Belleville, which offers a panoramic view of the capital, as well as peaceful little gardens.
In the footsteps of Georges Brassens in Paris
18.86 mi
+463 ft
-705 ft
4 days
Easy
Departure from Paris
Originally from Sète, Georges Brassens (1921–1981) lived in Paris for around forty years and frequently referred to the city in his songs. This route takes you through Paris, passing by places where Brassens lived or worked, as well as sites that are directly or indirectly linked to some of his songs. Rich in heritage and passing through a variety of neighbourhoods, this city route is not just for die-hard ‘Brassens fans’.
In the footsteps of Georges Brassens: Belleville and Canal Saint-Martin
4.84 mi
+43 ft
-279 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Paris
In this first section of our "Brassens" walk, we first pass through the Belleville and Ménilmontant neighbourhoods, with their narrow streets, footpaths and stairways. Then, after crossing the symbol-rich Place de la République, we walk along the charming Canal Saint-Martin.
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.
From the Butte du Chapeau Rouge to the Wall of Love
7.05 mi
+522 ft
-538 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Paris
A very pleasant walk through the parks of north-east Paris, ending in Montmartre.
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.
The bestiary of Reuilly, Picpus and Porte Dorée
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.
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.