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Paris 12th
Thomas LejeuneExplorer Paris
A stroll through the 12th arrondissement: from Nation to Sentier des Merisiers. The 12th arrondissement of Paris, often perceived as dynamic and eclectic, harmoniously blends residential neighborhoods, green spaces and lively areas.
Here you'll find urban and cultural treasures, from the Promenade Plantée and quiet avenues to picturesque markets and harbors. It's a district where modernity coexists with history, offering a diversity of landscapes and experiences to discover on foot.
This walking tour offers a comprehensive itinerary for exploring the 12th arrondissement, combining heritage, gastronomy, nature, and unusual places. From Nation to the Sentier des Merisiers and the Villa Bel-Air, it allows you to discover the different facets of the district, passing through gardens, markets, colorful alleyways, and urban promenades, while enjoying moments of relaxation and cultural discovery.
Here you'll find urban and cultural treasures, from the Promenade Plantée and quiet avenues to picturesque markets and harbors. It's a district where modernity coexists with history, offering a diversity of landscapes and experiences to discover on foot.
This walking tour offers a comprehensive itinerary for exploring the 12th arrondissement, combining heritage, gastronomy, nature, and unusual places. From Nation to the Sentier des Merisiers and the Villa Bel-Air, it allows you to discover the different facets of the district, passing through gardens, markets, colorful alleyways, and urban promenades, while enjoying moments of relaxation and cultural discovery.
Jardin de l'Impératrice Eugénie
Park
The Empress Eugénie Garden, located within the Bois de Vincennes, is a peaceful haven of greenery. Its shaded paths and flowerbeds offer an ideal setting for strolling and relaxing away from the urban bustle.
This garden evokes imperial Paris with its name and history, and offers a well-maintained natural space in the heart of the 12th arrondissement. It provides a first moment of calm before reaching the more lively areas of the route.
This garden evokes imperial Paris with its name and history, and offers a well-maintained natural space in the heart of the 12th arrondissement. It provides a first moment of calm before reaching the more lively areas of the route.
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Port de Plaisance de Paris Arsenal
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The Port de l'Arsenal, the link between the Saint-Martin canal and the Seine, is a peaceful area where pleasure boats and barges coexist. Its landscaped quays offer a pleasant setting for strolling and observing the nautical life of the district.
It's an ideal spot to appreciate the blend of urban life and nature, with charming views of the water and surrounding buildings. The harbor provides a picturesque and relaxing stop along the way.
It's an ideal spot to appreciate the blend of urban life and nature, with charming views of the water and surrounding buildings. The harbor provides a picturesque and relaxing stop along the way.
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Rue Crémieux
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Rue Crémieux is one of the most photogenic and colourful streets in Paris. Its pastel façades and calm atmosphere create a real contrast with the bustling main avenues of the neighbourhood.
Strolling along this street allows you to experience the intimate and charming atmosphere of a less touristy Paris. It also offers wonderful photography opportunities and is a must-see for lovers of picturesque alleyways.
Strolling along this street allows you to experience the intimate and charming atmosphere of a less touristy Paris. It also offers wonderful photography opportunities and is a must-see for lovers of picturesque alleyways.
Aquarium tropical
Attraction
The Tropical Aquarium of the Bois de Vincennes is a surprising space where the diversity of aquatic species is showcased in an educational and immersive setting.
It is a cultural and fun stop, ideal for young and old, allowing you to vary the pleasures of the walk with a fascinating discovery of marine and tropical fauna, while remaining in a calm and pleasant environment.
It is a cultural and fun stop, ideal for young and old, allowing you to vary the pleasures of the walk with a fascinating discovery of marine and tropical fauna, while remaining in a calm and pleasant environment.
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Entrée de la coulée verte
Hiking
The Coulée Verte and the Petite Ceinture offer a unique walk along former railway lines transformed into green spaces. Shrubs, trees, and landscaped paths create a peaceful setting for walking and enjoying nature in the city.
This section of the walk allows you to discover an unusual and aerial Paris, between streets and elevated bridges, offering an original and tranquil perspective of the 12th arrondissement.
La Petite Ceinture du 12e
Hiking
The Petite Ceinture in the 12th arrondissement is a former railway line converted into a green urban promenade. Lined with trees, footbridges and bridges, it offers an original and peaceful route, far from the noise of the main avenues.
This section of the walk allows you to stroll at your own pace while discovering a secret and unusual side of Paris. The contrast between nature and the urban setting makes this leg of the journey particularly enjoyable for curious walkers and lovers of green spaces in the city.
This section of the walk allows you to stroll at your own pace while discovering a secret and unusual side of Paris. The contrast between nature and the urban setting makes this leg of the journey particularly enjoyable for curious walkers and lovers of green spaces in the city.
Le marché d'Aligre
Shopping
The Aligre Market is an iconic and vibrant place in the 12th arrondissement. It combines a covered market and an open-air market, offering a wide variety of fresh produce, delicatessens and local specialties.
Strolling through its colorful alleys allows you to feel the authentic and popular atmosphere of this neighborhood, to meet passionate merchants and to taste local flavors, perfect for a gourmet and lively stop.
Strolling through its colorful alleys allows you to feel the authentic and popular atmosphere of this neighborhood, to meet passionate merchants and to taste local flavors, perfect for a gourmet and lively stop.
At a glance
restaurantRestaurant
Marvely
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Paris Arsenal Marina
Crémieux Street
parkPark
Empress Eugénie's Garden
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Entrance to the greenway
The Petite Ceinture of the 12th
Cherry Tree Trail
Villa du Bel-Air
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Aquarium tropical
local_barBar / Cafe
The People Paris Nation
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The Aligre market
