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Porte de la Vilette walks
The Petite Ceinture in the 20th arrondissement, La Mouzaïa and the Bassin de la Villette
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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.
Historical route through Saint-Denis and walk along the canal
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3.91 mi
+62 ft
-13 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis) (Seine-Saint-Denis)
The first stage of this urban journey consists of two distinct sections. The first section, the historical trail, invites us to trace the passage of time from the legend of Saint-Denis and the city’s origins right up to the 21st century, with the help of some twenty richly documented information points. Next, we follow the Canal Saint-Denis along its pedestrian quay back to Paris.
A walk around Parc de la Villette
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1.62 mi
+26 ft
-10 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Paris
Situated alongside the Canal Saint-Denis and the Canal de l’Ourcq, the Parc de la Villette combines old industrial buildings, modern architecture, sites dedicated to science and culture, and a multitude of small themed gardens. This short walk takes you through the park, with plenty of detours, to discover this diverse heritage.
La Villette, La Chapelle and the passages of the 18th arrondissement
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4.21 mi
+30 ft
-16 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Paris
A walk through the revitalised neighbourhoods of Paris’s 19th and 18th arrondissements. The Jardins d’Éole and Rosa Luxemburg add a lovely touch of greenery. By the end of the walk, the narrow streets and passageways make you forget the main thoroughfares.
The Ourcq Canal and La Villette Park
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6.20 mi
+23 ft
-39 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
During this urban walk, you will discover the extraordinary architecture and gardens of the Parc de la Villette, as well as countless artistic and historical sites that make this stroll along the Canal de l’Ourcq a unique and authentic Parisian cultural itinerary.
Walks near Porte de la Vilette
In the heights of Paris: Buttes Chaumont, Butte Bergeyre, Belleville
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4.90 mi
+436 ft
-469 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Paris
The third stage of this urban journey crosses the north-eastern districts of Paris, including the lively Belleville neighbourhood. We wind our way through the Parc des Buttes Chaumont and then climb the discreet Butte Bergeyre, which offers an original view of Montmartre. We then pass by the Rue Piat viewpoint, which offers a panoramic view. A few touches of urban heritage and street art, as well as a walk along the Canal Saint-Martin, complete the picture.
Alleyways, footpaths and passages in Pantin, Le Pré Saint-Gervais and Les Lilas
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5.83 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Pantin (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This is an exotic and green route on the outskirts of Paris, in a highly urbanised environment. The first part takes you through small streets, passageways and "villas", with small houses of diverse architecture and some street art. After crossing two wooded parks, the route runs alongside the Canal de l'Ourcq and ends in the Parc de la Villette.
From the Butte du Chapeau Rouge to the Wall of Love
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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.
The bestiary of Belleville, Père Lachaise and Nation
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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.
A visit to Belleville Cemetery
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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.
In the footsteps of Georges Brassens: Belleville and Canal Saint-Martin
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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 fish route in Paris
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4.43 mi
+108 ft
-144 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Paris
Until the advent of the railway, fishmongers brought fish to Paris from the ports of the North Sea and the English Channel in horse-drawn convoys. Their route through Paris, as far as Les Halles, has left its mark in the names of a number of lanes that this urban itinerary more or less follows, with a few detours through streets and alleyways that deserve it.
From Mairie des Lilas to Bagnolet via the parks and forts
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11.76 mi
+633 ft
-755 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Les Lilas (Seine-Saint-Denis)
An original walk from metro station to metro station, covering 19 or 16 km. It offers a rather surprising exploration of Seine-Saint-Denis, which is green for much of the route as it makes the most of the numerous parks and green spaces, skirting the forts of Romainville, Noisy and Rosny. Discover beautiful monuments, remarkable trees and interesting buildings, with superb views of Paris and its suburbs.
Les Grandes Carrières, Les Épinettes and Les Batignolles
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4.64 mi
+7 ft
-62 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Paris
A journey through the northern districts of Paris in a new light, with the old Petite Ceinture railway line as a common thread. The many flower-filled passages, squares and gardens allow us to forget the hustle and bustle of the capital for a while.
In the footsteps of Georges Brassens: La Goutte d'Or, Montmartre and Trinité
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4.72 mi
+272 ft
-305 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Paris
This second section takes us to the old cabaret (Chez Patachou) where Georges Brassens performed in public for the first time. The walk through Montmartre, with its slopes, paths and stairways, is particularly pleasant (best done in the "low tourist season").