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Porte de Versailles walks
In the footsteps of Georges Brassens: Montparnasse, Plaisance and Brancion
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4.19 mi
+66 ft
-98 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Paris
This fourth and final section of our walk dedicated to Georges Brassens takes us to the main places where he lived in Paris, including the famous Impasse Florimont. We walk along a few cobbled and flower-lined passages, cross the public park that bears his name and finish with a section of the old Petite Ceinture railway line.
The towers of Beaugrenelle and the squares and gardens of the 15th arrondissement
6.37 mi
+92 ft
-82 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Paris
A walk through Paris's 15th arrondissement, starting at the Beaugrenelle slab, at the foot of the tall towers of the Front de Seine. Next, we cross Parc André Citroën and stroll through the streets and numerous squares of this arrondissement. We then pay tribute to Georges Brassens, in the street where he lived and then in the large park that bears his name. The walk ends along the disused Petite Ceinture railway line.
From the Île de la Cité to the Porte de Versailles
3.65 mi
+43 ft
-30 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Paris
From the heart of the capital to its outskirts, this urban walk takes you through the Latin Quarter before following the entire length of Paris’s longest street, Rue de Vaugirard. Along the way, you’ll come across Notre-Dame Cathedral (currently undergoing restoration), the Palais du Luxembourg and several churches dating from various periods.
Walks near Porte de Versailles
The Petite Ceinture in the 15th arrondissement, Georges Brassens and the Petite Ceinture in the 14th arrondissement
2.77 mi
+115 ft
-0 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Paris
A short walk to relax and get away from it all. First, take the old Petite Ceinture railway line, which runs high above the city. Then stroll through Parc Georges Brassens, which offers a variety of paths and places to stop and rest. Finally, you pass through the 14th arrondissement and follow the Petite Ceinture line to the Porte d'Orléans.
The wildlife of Balard, Grenelle and Champ de Mars
5.32 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
A hike through the 15th and 7th arrondissements of Paris in search of animal representations. We take a few busy streets, such as Rue du Commerce. Crossing the Champ de Mars offers a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower.
From Malakoff to Massy via the Coulée Verte
7.11 mi
+197 ft
-174 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Malakoff (Hauts-de-Seine)
The Coulée Verte in southern Paris is a series of green spaces that have been created near or above the Atlantic TGV railway lines. The route, in the inner suburbs, follows this green corridor to its end. An urban walk in green surroundings that can be enjoyed in all seasons, on foot or by bike.
A visit to Grenelle Cemetery
1.11 mi
+0 ft
-7 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
A short stroll to reach and visit one of the smallest cemeteries in Paris, set in unspoilt surroundings. A few notable figures are buried in this cemetery, which also features some unusual monuments.
The wildlife of Grenelle and Vaugirard
6.07 mi
+125 ft
-20 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Paris
This urban route crosses the 15th arrondissement of Paris from west to east and then from north to south, discovering numerous animal representations. The sculptures in Georges Brassens Park recall the past of the Vaugirard slaughterhouses.
The wildlife of Ranelagh and La Muette
4.05 mi
+115 ft
-23 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Paris
This urban route crosses the 16th arrondissement of Paris, from south to north and then from west to east, to discover animal representations and a certain architectural diversity specific to this arrondissement.
From Port de Javel to Pont de Saint-Cloud
6.22 mi
+20 ft
-23 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Paris
From the Port de Javel, the banks of the Seine are not particularly suitable for a stroll... We therefore leave the river to cross three large parks: André Citroën, Suzanne Lenglen and Île Saint-Germain. We then rejoin the towpath and its many moored barges. The walk ends with a brief detour into Saint-Cloud Park before taking the bridge of the same name to cross the Seine.
The Fort d'Issy, Henri Barbusse Park and the hillsides of the Val de Seine
3.78 mi
+233 ft
-180 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Clamart (Hauts-de-Seine)
A short hike on the slopes of the Val de Seine, through the old Fort d'Issy, which has been redeveloped, the public gardens of Issy-les-Moulineaux and the paths and stairs of Meudon. An urban route with some elevation changes, offering beautiful views and a diverse heritage.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture in the 16th arrondissement
5.12 mi
+210 ft
-148 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
A route in the city to discover the iconic architectural inventiveness of two successive artistic movements: Art Nouveau, from the late 19th to the early 20th century, and Art Deco, between the two world wars.
The wildlife of Montparnasse, Plaisance and Denfert
4.78 mi
+52 ft
-16 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Paris
From Montparnasse Station to the Lion of Belfort, from Montparnasse Cemetery to the Catacombs of Paris, via the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs and the little house at the end of Impasse Florimont where Georges Brassens lived for 22 years, this route sets out to discover the animal representations of the 6th and 14th arrondissements.