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Pont des Arts walks
From the Pont d’Austerlitz to the Port de Javel along the banks of the Seine
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5.22 mi
+10 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Paris
An urban route that allows you to enjoy the fully pedestrianised left bank of the Seine in Paris! You walk pleasantly along the river and pass by some of the capital’s most famous landmarks: Île Saint-Louis, Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pont Neuf, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d’Orsay, the Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower.
Adjust your route according to the water levels of the Seine: see the practical information section.
Walks near Pont des Arts
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Châtelet to Austerlitz
4.21 mi
+138 ft
-135 ft
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.
From Île de la Cité to Porte de Clignancourt
4.98 mi
+299 ft
-246 ft
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 Île de la Cité to Porte de Gentilly
3.78 mi
+151 ft
-102 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
From the heart to the outskirts of the capital, this urban route crosses the 5th arrondissement, passing through ancient streets and past several churches. It then climbs the Butte aux Cailles and its streets decorated with murals. At the end of the hike, you can stroll through the picturesque Cité Florale.
From Île de la Cité to Porte d'Auteuil
6.73 mi
+49 ft
-33 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Paris
From the heart to the outskirts of the capital, an urban route that winds through the narrow streets of the 6th arrondissement before reaching the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and its Romanesque bell tower. We then cross the 7th arrondissement and its wide avenues, as well as the Seine, after passing through Île des Cygnes, at the end of which stands a replica of the Statue of Liberty. The route ends in the 16th arrondissement with a few mansions and Art Nouveau buildings.