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Ready to explore Paris in a whole new way? Discover new districts, hidden gardens, and a variety of flora and fauna. Lace up your sneakers and embark on 27 unique itineraries that will take you off the beaten path and show you a different side of the capital!
What is Paris Eco Walks?
Paris Eco Walks lets you discover Paris from a new angle, with itineraries available via a free mobile app on App Store and Googleplay as well as online.
What you'll find: Explore 27 routes through evolving neighborhoods, new developments, and both wild and cultivated natural spots. Plus, enjoy fascinating insights into the rare and common plant and animal species that inhabit these areas.
Parc Clichy Batignolles Martin Luther King
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How does it work?
The application is free, and can be downloaded from App Store or Google play. On the web, it's here
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You can preview each walk with pictures, view the routes on a map, read the illustrated content or listen to the audio guide.
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You can discover the routes closest to you, follow them at your own pace, save your favorites and share stages.
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You can also enrich the application by posting your photos from the itineraries and finding them in the galleries.
Paris Eco Walks app welcoming page
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Balade Paris Durable
Available walks on the Paris Eco Walks app
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Balades Paris Durable
The app allows you to learn about Paris' natural environment
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Balades Paris Durable
The app also displays many pictures allowing you to find your way
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Balades Paris Durable
New trails
From the Pont de Grenelle to Bois de Boulogne - 16th
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3 km - about 2 hours in 7 stages: from the Pont de Grenelle to the Bois de Boulogne gates, via the Petite Ceinture railway line
The walk begins on the Pont de Grenelle, opposite the replica of the Statue of Liberty. Then you'll discover the green spaces and other pretty parks of the 16th arrondissement, such as the Ranelagh garden, all the way to the Bois de Boulogne. Some beautiful monuments, such as the Maison de la Radio and a fine Art Nouveau building, are also worth a look.
Online tours
Historic district on the move - Paris Centre
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4.5 km - approx. 3h00 - 14 stages from Place de la République to Bassin de l'Arsenal
Find out how Paris is getting greener! This stroll aims to explore some of the Marais' most stunning monuments while highlighting efforts to make the city greener.
Natural history in the Latin Quarter - 5th
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4 km - about 3h - 12 stages from the Jardin des Plantes to the Jardin de Cluny
This route takes you through the Jardin des Plantes (with its large tropical greenhouses) and into the Latin Quarter, where you'll discover little corners of nature, as well as architectural and historical relics, such as the Lutetia arenas and the remains of Philippe Auguste's walls.
The Seine in the heart of the city - Paris Centre et 6e
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2.5 km - approx. 2h - 11 stages from Pont Marie to Square du Vert Galant
Walking along the Seine, from one bank to the other, walkers can discover the heart of Paris, the Saint Louis and Cité islands. A great way to admire the river and discover the treasures that Mother Nature has deposited along its banks.
West of the Seine - Paris Centre, 6th, 7th and 8th
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3 km - approx. 2h30 - 11 stages from Pont des Arts to Pont de l'Alma
Another delightful walk along the Seine, particularly on the lower quays where traffic has been reduced. It's wonderful to see nature reclaiming its space!
The gardens of the 7th
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3 km - approx. 2h30 - 9 stages from the squares and gardens of rue de Babylone to Champ-de-Mars
The 7th arrondissement abounds in small squares and large expanses of green! This itinerary, which connects these green spaces, allows you to make some wonderful discoveries, such as the hidden orchard of the Catherine Labouré garden or the vegetable garden of the Unesco garden.
The Seine downstream of the Alma - 7th, 15th and 16th
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3.5 km - approx. 2h30 - 10 stages from Pont de l'Alma to Parc André-Citroën
Here's a lovely stroll along the Seine which, in addition to offering a fine view of some major monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the bateaux-mouches pier and the Ile aux Cygnes, also allows you to discover all the wild flora and fauna that have taken up residence here.
Le Canal Saint-Martin - 10e, 11e, Paris Centre
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4.5 km - about 3h - 8 stages from the Canal Saint-Martin to the Seine
This walk follows in the footsteps of the Canal Saint-Martin. From Stalingrad station (19th), the route follows the picturesque canal, then crosses the city (above its underground section) to end at Bastille and its little port.
An ecological corridor - 11th
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2.5 km - approx. 2h - 15 stages from rue de Charonne to boulevard Voltaire
At the foot of the Père-Lachaise cemetery, there are a multitude of initiatives to make the city greener. On this (almost) rural stroll, you'll discover green spaces, green facades and other development projects.
Towards an ecological transition - 11th
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2 km - about 1h30 - 9 stages from rue Guénot to rue de Charonne
This second stroll through the heart of the 11th district will enable us to observe other initiatives implemented in the area, this time focusing more on buildings and how real estate can also be more respectful of the environment.
From the Coulée Verte to the Bois de Vincennes 12th
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2.8 km - approx. 2 h - 6 stages: from allée Vivaldi (Coulée Verte) to the gates of the Bois de Vincennes, via the Petite Ceinture.
A beautiful walk awaits walkers in the 12th arrondissement. Away from traffic, the route takes in a portion of the Coulée Verte and then the inner ring road, perfect for families in search of an invigorating escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A planted promenade in the 12th
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3.5 km - 2 h30 - 9 stages from Passage Marie Rogissart to Gare de Reuilly
Along the way, walkers will discover many of the initiatives put in place by the town, such as the first "green street", co-created with local residents, the shared gardens and, of course, the Coulée Verte.
Parc Floral de Paris - Bois de Vincennes, 12th
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2 km - 1h45 - 13 stages through the Parc Floral
This is a very pleasant trail for exploring a small part of the Parc Floral, which measures almost thirty hectares!
East of the Seine - 13th and 5th
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2.5 km - about 2h - 7 stages from Pont de Tolbiac to Jardin Tino-Rossi
To the east, between the Seine, barges and modern buildings, this itinerary invites you to discover nature's conquest of mineral space. Don't miss the riverbank developments and port activity.
Îlots de verdure - 14th
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4 km - about 2h30 - 11 stages from the Petite Ceinture to the Montparnasse cemetery
This itinerary takes visitors on a tour of the 14th arrondissement, in search of the treasures of nature and beautiful human initiatives. First by taking the Coulée Verte, a former railroad line, then by discovering new districts, community grocery stores, smart buildings and the Montparnasse cemetery, a biodiversity hotspot.
Green belt south of Paris - 14th and 13th
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2.5 km - approx. 2h30 - 10 stages from Montsouris drinking water reservoir to Parc Kellermann
On the agenda: parks from the Second Empire and the 1930s, a charming residential area, and a homage to the Bièvre, an ancient river that once flowed through Paris.
De squares en jardins - 15th
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3 km - approx. 2h30 - 10 stages from Jardin Atlantique to Place du Commerce square
The itinerary begins in the secretive Jardin Atlantique, suspended above Montparnasse station. It then moves on to the district's other confidential parks and leafy alleyways.
Berges de Seine au bois de Boulogne - 16th
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3.2 km - approx. 2h - 7 stages from the Avre footbridge to the Puteaux bridge
This route is perfect for those seeking a change of scenery. This riparian path, located on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, is unique as it follows the only natural bank of the Seine.
Eco-neighborhood Clichy-Batignolles 17th
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1.5 km - approx. 1h15 - 5 stages from Place du Docteur-Félix-Lobligeois to Parc Martin-Luther-King
With this itinerary, walkers set off to discover the largest eco-friendly neighborhood in Paris. Intelligent buildings, solar power plants and other modern constructions punctuate the walk, which ends in the district's immense park.
A solar field in the capital - 18th
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3 km - approx. 2h30 - 11 stages from boulevard de la Chapelle to Goutte d'Or, passing through the Jardin d'Éole and Halle Pajol.
In the heart of popular Paris, many ecological and solidarity initiatives are hidden! This walk allows you to discover these places, such as a community center, an urban farm, and shared gardens.
On the road to Montmartre - 18th
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3.5 km - about 2h30 - 13 stages from Porte de Clignancourt to Butte Montmartre
Head for Montmartre on this wandering route, it offers walkers an alternative itinerary in search of little corners of nature. One by one, you'll discover shared gardens, wild walls, the Saint-Vincent cemetery and even beehives… Watch out though, it's uphill!
Buttes Chaumont and surroundings - 19th
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5 km - approx. 3 h 30 - 9 stages from rue de l'Ourcq to marché Secrétan, via Buttes-Chaumont and Butte Bergeyre
This long walk, after a detour through the peaceful Villette cemetery, takes in the Buttes Chaumont. This large Second Empire park is surprisingly romantic, with its hilly landscape, cliffs and undergrowth.
Paris Nord-Est redrawn - 19th
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4 km - about 3h - 10 stages from the Orgues de Flandres to the Petite Ceinture via the Canal Saint-Denis
How does nature reclaim its rightful place in the changing neighborhoods and housing estates of the 70s? That's what this itinerary is all about, revealing small, hidden spaces and smart architecture.
At the canals crossroads - 19th century
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2 km - about 1 h 30 - 9 stages from Canal Saint-Denis to Bassin de la Villette
This walk puts the spotlight on the canals of northern Paris. From the well-known Parc de la Villette, the walk winds along both sides of the Canal Saint-Denis and the Ourcq. A cool place to frolic, while admiring the watery environment.
Le Père-Lachaise, côté nature - 20th
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2 km - about 2h30 - 12 stages from porte principale, boulevard de Ménilmontant to porte Gambetta, rue des Rondeaux
This walk offers an ecological immersion in a significant funerary heritage site, allowing you to explore a tree canopy teeming with biodiversity.
Eastern green path - 20th
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3 km - about 2h30 - 10 stages from boulevard Mortier to rue Stendhal
"La campagne à Paris" (countryside in Paris) is a lovely district, full of flowers and trees of all kinds. All around, numerous shared gardens and other charming parks are waiting to be discovered on this stroll through eastern Paris.
From suburb to eco-district - 20th
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1.8 km - 1h15 - 11 stages from boulevard de Charonne to rue des Haies
At first glance, this very urban district turns out to be just as green, as this itinerary through the heart of the 20th district shows us.
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