Discover the Ourcq canal during an unusual kayak trip this summer

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Photos by · Published on April 1, 2023 at 02:30 p.m.
During the summer of 2023, take an unusual trip along the water in a kayak! Take a trip down the Ourcq Canal and discover the biodiversity and heritage of Seine-Saint-Denis.

Seine-Saint-Denis offers you the opportunity to travel, while remaining in the Île-de-France region! The department is full of pleasant little spots of greenery, which you just have to find. This exceptional walk offers to step back and get off the trail, discovering the area on board a kayak, along the water. You will go down the Ourcq canal on nearly 15km and will be able to enjoy the calm and the nature, while learning many anecdotes about the local heritage and fauna, supervised by a guide.

Be careful though,this kayak trip requires a good physical condition and the ability to swim! You can choose between a solo trip in a single-seater kayak, or a two-seater trip. Have fun spotting the many species of birds nesting on the banks of the canal, as well as the various curiosities you will find on your way, from Claye-Souilly to Sevran, passing through the Parc forestier de la Poudrerie. A nice unusual walk, that you can also undertake independently, for a reduced price and difficulty, more accessible to families!

This walk is part of theÉté du Canal, the festive outdoor event, which has been offering a rich program every summer for 16 years, between the Bassin de La Villette, the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint-Denis!

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From July 15, 2023 to August 27, 2023

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    Location

    75019 Paris
    75019 Paris 19

    Route planner

    Prices
    En autonomie: €10
    Randonnée: €23

    Official website
    exploreparis.com

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