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Tour Saint-Jacques walks
From the Louvre to the Bastille via the Tour Saint-Jacques
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
From Paris to Bry-sur-Marne via the Bois de Vincennes and along the Marne
Association / Club / Walk leader
15.57 mi
+177 ft
-154 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Paris
In the eastern suburbs of Paris, along the route taken by Saint Columbanus, we find all the signs of the Columbanian influence that shaped our countryside and landscapes.
The first part of our 26km route through the Île-de-France region is flat, allowing us to take the time to visit the jewels revealed by the churches of Paris, as well as the towns that witnessed the birth of the monasteries that punctuate the route.
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.
Walks near Tour Saint-Jacques
Women's march of 5 October 1789: from Paris City Hall to Sèvres
8.88 mi
+89 ft
-82 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Paris
The first section of this women's march of 5 October 1789 follows fairly closely what we know today about the route taken at the time. Starting from the centre of Paris, we follow the course of the Seine and then cross the districts of Auteuil and Billancourt. We cross the Ile Seguin, where the Vieux Pont de Sèvres bridge used to be, and end up in Sèvres, where the 1789 procession made a stop. All along the way, there is a rich heritage to discover.
In the footsteps of the French Revolution
21.14 mi
+1,020 ft
-712 ft
4 days
Moderate
Departure from Paris
Here are four hikes that take in iconic locations from the French Revolution. One of them takes place in Versailles, where it all began in May 1789. Another takes place in Paris, which was the scene of many events, including the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. The other two connect Paris to Versailles, attempting to reproduce the women's march of 5 October 1789.
Green spaces in the 1st and 2nd arrondissements of Paris
2.54 mi
+157 ft
-115 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Paris
The1st arrondissement, modest in size, represents the historic and geographical heart of Paris; today, it is a district of museums and luxury boutiques. The Tuileries and Louvre Gardens, as well as the Palais Royal, managed by the State, make up for the limited number of municipal squares.
The 2nd arrondissement, the smallest in Paris, is livelier and more commercial. Formerly a financial district, it is now bustling with covered arcades, restaurants and businesses. The atmosphere is dynamic, friendly and very urban. It has only two municipal squares.
From Île de la Cité to Porte de Charenton
4.51 mi
+69 ft
-33 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Paris
From the heart to the outskirts of the capital, an urban route that first crosses the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis. It continues along the banks of the Seine and then the Port de l'Arsenal. After passing by the Gare de Lyon, the route briefly follows the Coulée verte René Dumont. The walk ends via Square Saint-Éloi, the former Gare de Reuilly and Place Félix Éboué with its lion fountain.
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.
From Île de la Cité to Porte de Courcelles
5.46 mi
+43 ft
-39 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Paris
From the heart to the outskirts of the capital, an urban route that starts at the Pont Neuf (the oldest bridge in Paris), the Cour Carrée and the Louvre Pyramid, and the Tuileries Garden. We then reach the luxurious Opéra district. Finally, we cross Haussmannian Paris, with a few twists and turns in Parc Monceau along the way.
From Île de la Cité to Porte de Montreuil
5.38 mi
+118 ft
-39 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Paris
From the heart to the outskirts of the capital, this urban route starts on the banks of the Seine and then follows the Port de l'Arsenal on the Canal Saint-Martin. It then crosses the Roquette and Charonne districts and takes a few narrow streets and passages bordering the Père Lachaise Cemetery.
From Île de la Cité to Porte de Pantin
6.26 mi
+79 ft
-23 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Paris
From the heart to the outskirts of the capital, this urban route first takes you through the Marais district, dotted with mansions. Then, under the sign of water, you walk along the Canal Saint-Martin and then the Bassin de la Villette. The route ends at the entrance to the Parc de La Villette.
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.