The other parisian North-East
Tired of the Latin Quarter, the Champs-Elysées, the Marais or the 1st district ? Already tried Belleville and Ménilmontant ? Well, even further north, Paris still have surprises to spare.
Tired of the Latin Quarter, the Champs-Elysées, the Marais or the 1st district ? Already tried Belleville and Ménilmontant ? Well, even further north, Paris still have surprises to spare.
This short serpentine itinerary will be devoted to the absolutely lovely places near the Place de la Bastille. Sometimes hidden, those courtyards and passageways will pave our way from the Arsenal to the “Green Course”.
Though not very well-known, the area is utterly enjoyable with its mix of large wealthy avenues and buildings and a sometimes village-like atmosphere.
Those neighborhoods may be called “bobo” (short for “bourgeois bohème”), this won’t hamper their charm in any way : be proud to play tourist in the parisian North-West.
At the South of Batignolles and Montmartre, North of Sentier, get entertained then enjoy a relaxing walk in the 9th district.
From the Place de la Concorde to Orsay Museum, there are only a few hundred meters but many different paths with the same level of interest and enjoyability. Now guess which one we’ve decided for you.
Only a few stops here, but a beautiful walk across the ultra-smart surroundings of the famous Esplanade du Trocadéro and its gardens, acting as a center of gravity for this itinerary.
Are you ready to explore the Forest of Vincennes ? Let’s prepare by visiting a natural garden right in urban area, then seeking the most unusual – and, to the extent possible, green – places in the 20th district.
We’ll provide the start and one of the in-between stop of the walk, and it’s up to you to find all the others stops, including the last one. A fun way to explore the Montparnasse district and beyond.
This might be a lovely way to spend a beautiful spring day : a long walk – which can also be done in three parts – to discover the timelessness and quietness of the city’s most beautiful miniature villages in the 13th and 14th districts.