Between cars, bikes, scooters and slow pedestrians, it is more and more difficult to find the perfect running location in Paris! And yet, the city is packed of places for your run, with great landscapes to enjoy or perfect to have a break in your workout! Try to get away from the Paris pollution and find places surrounded by the wilderness and greenery to feel like in the countryside.
To run by the Seine Riverbanks, avoid hours during which passersby meet, that is to say circa 6 p.m. Or, great places have been laid-out for pedestrians and runners, perfect for a several-kilometer run without stopping as the route goes on and on. Enjoy a 10-km round trip run, between Bastille and the Eiffel Tower, via Concorde! Perfect to see the superb buildings of Paris from the banks.
These two huge green places lining the city on the West and East are perfect to workout in a green setting. They feature lots of flat and well-maintained paths to run without having to care about cobblestones or sidewalks, between the trees and water bodies.
This incredible vestige of old railways surrounding the city is THE spot to go to if you want to run in peace! Far less packed than the other places in the city, portions are open to the public and often empty or almost and allow you to have a great time outside. In the middle of nature, with the birds chirping instead of cars, enjoy a one-kilometer race. And you can even run several portions! But make sure you stay on track to avoid places where you have to walk on the rails to prevent from spraining your ankle!
A guide to walks on the Petite Ceinture in Paris, for walks in the heart of nature
Do you know the Petite Ceinture? This abandoned railway line, 32km long, encircles Paris and offers nice green spots, far from the Parisian tumult. Shall we go for a walk off the beaten track? [Read more]
Montsouris, Monceau, Georges Brassens, Jardin des Tuileries, there are lots of parks big enough for you to run long stretches in the city! Depending on the arrondissement you are in, you will definitely find a location to make your run pleasant.
Paris is full of beautiful parks and gardens, green spaces that invite you to relax, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Discover quickly the most beautiful spots of greenery in the capital and in Ile-de-France! [Read more]
Craving for challenge and variation of heights? Like at the Buttes-Chaumont, where you will need to catch your breath, running in Montmartre is not a bed of roses. Although the environment is gorgeous and there are not a lot of cars, ups and downs keep on and on and will require more skills. For interval training, try the famous Montmartre stairs, and let us wish you good luck!
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A guide to walks on the Petite Ceinture in Paris, for walks in the heart of nature
The most beautiful parks, gardens and squares in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to stroll in
