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From Villejuif to Pont Neuf
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6.32 mi
+69 ft
-338 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villejuif (Val-de-Marne)
This urban route will allow you to discover a small corner of the suburbs, cross the Bicêtre Hospital and end up at the Seine after passing through Parc Montsouris and the Jardin du Luxembourg, then a few old districts of Paris.
A river, an aqueduct and a few parks between Arcueil and Fontenay
3.59 mi
+226 ft
-174 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Cachan (Val-de-Marne)
Starting from Arcueil-Cachan station, you cross two parks and a bamboo grove, and walk along the Bièvre river and then the Loing and Lunain aqueduct. The route then crosses Bagneux and Parc François Mitterrand to return to Fontenay-aux-Roses station, the start and end of this long circular route through the inner suburbs of Paris.
The painted walls of Ivry and the Rive Gauche neighbourhood of the 13th arrondissement
4.98 mi
+92 ft
-85 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Ivry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne)
Discover street art on both sides of the Boulevard Périphérique! First, cross Ivry-sur-Seine, where painted or tagged walls alternate with much older heritage. Then, wander through the Rive Gauche district of Paris's 13th arrondissement, currently undergoing renovation, where murals and modern architecture rub shoulders with interesting industrial heritage.
Following the Bièvre in Paris
3.94 mi
+72 ft
-138 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
This third and final section of the Bièvre walks follows the course of the river, which is now underground, through the 13th and 5th arrondissements of Paris. The hike takes you along small streets, through lively neighbourhoods such as the Butte aux Cailles and Rue Mouffetard, and through numerous gardens, including the former Petite Ceinture railway line and the famous Jardin des Plantes.
The towers of the 13th arrondissement and the village of Bercy
3.99 mi
+144 ft
-167 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Paris
An itinerary in the heart of the rapidly changing south-eastern districts of Paris! From the towers and slabs of Ivry to the fountain with lions, via the François Mitterrand Library, the park and the former wine-growing village of Bercy, the route avoids busy roads as much as possible and favours narrow streets and passageways, squares and gardens.
The painted walls of Vitry-sur-Seine
5.12 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vitry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne)
Sometimes described as the French capital of street art, Vitry-sur-Seine boasts an impressive density and diversity of street art! This urban route from station to station allows you to discover a good number of these works, though it makes no claim to be exhaustive. A walk to be undertaken with your eyes wide open and your head turning in all directions!
From Ivry to Arcueil via Fort de Bicêtre
5.05 mi
+367 ft
-259 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Ivry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne)
A route through a highly urbanised area that is still evolving, where old workshops, residential estates and post-war buildings stand alongside more recent architecture. The route is punctuated by a few spacious parks, a fort from the old walls of Paris, and the superimposed aqueducts of Arcueil and Cachan.
From Parc de Sceaux to the Bièvre Valley
13.52 mi
+702 ft
-715 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-la-Reine (Hauts-de-Seine)
This hike crosses Parc de Sceaux and the Verrières National Forest, then continues along the Bièvre, whose valley has been developed with numerous sports and leisure facilities. The presence of so many green spaces is surprising in an otherwise highly urbanised region.
Échappée Belle and Coulée Douce in the south of the Hauts-de-Seine
Tourism professional15.90 mi
+518 ft
-495 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-la-Reine (Hauts-de-Seine)
The heritage of southern Paris in a few turns of the wheel!This tour starts at Bourg-la-Reine station and takes you on a journey of discovery through the heritage treasures of the Hauts-de-Seine. Head to the old centres of Bagneux, Châtillon, Malakoff and Vanves to discover the soul of southern Paris.
Parc de Sceaux from Montrouge
10.55 mi
+390 ft
-410 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montrouge (Hauts-de-Seine)
Discover a green urban walk starting from Montrouge; this route takes you through Bagneux before immersing you in the sumptuous setting of the Domaine Départemental de Sceaux and its vistas designed by Le Nôtre. For the return journey, let yourself be guided by the haven of peace that is the Coulée Verte du Sud Parisien, a ribbon of unspoilt nature that will gently lead you back to your starting point. A perfect circular journey combining city, history and nature.
From Parc de Sceaux to Meudon Forest via Parc de la Vallée aux Loups
10.14 mi
+591 ft
-486 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
A varied hike starting from Parc de Sceaux, passing through Parc de la Vallée aux Loups, the house of Chateaubriand, the garden cities of Plessis-Robinson with its allotments and river, which runs at the foot of the buildings. The hike ends with a walk through the forest of Meudon.
From Parc de Sceaux to Robinson
4.38 mi
+312 ft
-207 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
A route between two RER B stations, most of which takes place within Parc de Sceaux, exploring its gardens and views, its water features and its lesser-known corners.
The wildlife of Alésia and Petit Montrouge
3.64 mi
+72 ft
-89 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Paris
An itinerary mainly in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, ending in the 13th, to discover animal representations. Unfortunately, it is not the richest bestiary in the series... However, the Petit Montrouge district is not lacking in charm.
Montsouris Park and the Petite Ceinture in the 13th arrondissement
2.72 mi
+105 ft
-148 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Paris
A short walk in the south of Paris, partly along the old Petite Ceinture railway line. Before strolling through the wooded park, the Montsouris neighbourhood reveals its quiet houses with varied architecture.
The secrets of Parc de Sceaux
5.43 mi
+164 ft
-171 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sceaux (Hauts-de-Seine) (Hauts-de-Seine)
Through the Parc de Sceaux, the castle and pavilions, ponds, gardens and more secret places.
The waterfalls are reopening after renovation. (August 2021)
Moderator's warning (April 2021): between the points (1) and (2), the waterfalls are under construction and the area is closed to the public. Reach the Bassin de l'Octogone via the Plaine de l'Orangerie and the alley that extends from it, then descend a large staircase on the right and follow a gravel path.
The murals of the 13th arrondissement
4.14 mi
+62 ft
-75 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Paris
Paris’s 13th arrondissement is renowned for its abundance of murals and for the sheer scale of some of these works, which cover walls up to sixty metres high. This urban trail offers the chance to discover no fewer than forty of them, including some of the most spectacular. For street art enthusiasts!
Montjean Park and the nurseries of the city of Paris from Fresnes
3.45 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Fresnes (Val-de-Marne) (Val-de-Marne)
This route allows you to discover the very peaceful Parc de Montjean from Fresnes. After a complete tour of the park, the return journey is along the nurseries of the City of Paris, partially marked by a small footpath along the Voie des Laitières.
Along the Seine from Choisy-le-Roi to Alfort
4.68 mi
+23 ft
-20 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Choisy-le-Roi (Val-de-Marne)
An urban walk that starts on the elevated quays and continues along the towpath, right by the river. After the confluence, the walk ends by following the Marne upstream for the final kilometre.
Adjust your route according to flood levels on the Seine or the Marne: see the practical information section.
From Italie to Didot via Butte-aux-Cailles and Petit Montrouge
5.01 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Paris
A journey through the 13th and 14th arrondissements of Paris, through lively neighbourhoods with diverse architecture. Numerous "villas" lined with old workshops and pretty townhouses, the remains of two aqueducts, including a Gallo-Roman one, heritage from the first half of the 20th century and a few street murals await you.
Old Bagneux
3.81 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Châtillon (Hauts-de-Seine) (Hauts-de-Seine)
Short circular walk starting from Châtillon-Montrouge metro station. Discover old Bagneux and Bagneux Cemetery.
Meet the Nobel Prize winners
6.02 mi
+384 ft
-276 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
Greenery and culture abound on this hike from station to station (RER B) between Antony Croix-de-Berny and Sceaux. It passes through a veritable breeding ground for Nobel Prize winners. It takes in splendid parks, including Parc de Sceaux, Arboretum de Chatenay-Malabry, Vallée aux Loups and Parc Henri Sellier. It allows you to discover the places where no fewer than six Nobel Prize winners lived: Marie Curie, physics then chemistry, and Pierre Curie, physics with his wife, Frédéric and Irène Joliot-Curie, together for chemistry, Sully Prudhomme, literature, and Luc Montagnier, medicine.
In the footsteps of astronomers and artists between Denfert and Montparnasse
3.93 mi
+23 ft
-62 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
This urban walk takes you through a neighbourhood that was frequented by many artists in the first half of the 20th century. It is also where the Paris Observatory was first established, as evidenced by the names of the adjacent streets.
Retrace Bourvil and Gabin’s walk through Paris
6.11 mi
+269 ft
-59 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Paris
Retrace the steps of Bourvil and Jean Gabin in Claude Autant-Lara’s film. Of course, all this remains rather imaginary, as very little of the film was shot on location. But there is still the route from Rue Poliveau to Rue Lepic and the pleasure of strolling through the streets of Paris. There is one more filming location that lies too far off the main route: 158 Boulevard Hausmann, now the Jacquemart-André Museum, where the scenes of the arrival at the Kommandantur were filmed.
The Grand Sceaux de la Coulée Verte
9.69 mi
+308 ft
-285 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
This 15.5 km route starting from Antony station is easy to follow and invites you to discover Parc de Sceaux and the Coulée Verte in southern Paris on a charming sightseeing tour. Let yourself be surprised by the landscapes combining city and nature in the Coulée Verte and by the magnificent views from Parc de Sceaux.
Green corridors, parks and small streets in Antony
4.16 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
An urban circular route that favours wooded areas, runs alongside the Bièvre river for a while and avoids major traffic routes.
Over hill and dale in the Hauts-de-Seine
192.45 mi
+9,249 ft
-9,114 ft
41 days
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
Although densely urbanised, the Hauts-de-Seine department offers wonderful opportunities for walkers, with a rich heritage and often a little elevation. This series of hikes, almost all of which are accessible by public transport, takes you on a journey of discovery through this department, avoiding major roads as much as possible and favouring footpaths and alleys, public parks and wooded areas.
Lakes and streams in the Bois de Vincennes
7.26 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Paris
A pleasant route through the Bois de Vincennes, along four lakes and streams. There are other things to discover if you want to extend your walk. You may be lucky enough to spot Victor, the grey heron, between Lac de Gravelle and the Château de Vincennes.
The Petite Ceinture in the 12th arrondissement and the village of Charonne
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.
From the Bois de Vincennes to the banks of the Marne
5.67 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Paris
On the outskirts of Paris, a walk in three stages. First, a stroll along the banks of Lac Daumesnil and its islands, which are home to many birds. Next, a walk through the Bois de Vincennes along the Ruisseau de la Gravelle to the famous racecourse. Finally, a pleasant walk along the towpath of the Marne.
The Bois de Vincennes from the Porte Dorée
7.89 mi
+240 ft
-200 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Paris
Explore the Bois de Vincennes, passing by Lac Daumesnil, Lac de Gravelle, Lac des Minimes, the Arboretum, the Vincennes Racecourse, and the Butte aux Canons with its magnificent view over part of the Paris region