What an amazing linear park that takes rails to trails to a new level, the 606 dreams of aspiring to such heights. Leaving the apartment we hopped on our Velib bikes for a 15 min ride from the Latin Quarter to the head of the trail. We stopped off to grab some sandwiches from Boulangerie Versavel at the western end of the trail on Rue La Cueě. Climbed the stairs and began the wander. Up above the city the sounds of the street subside while your eyes are treated to lovely gardens. About half way down the walk you get to a park that you can detour over via the bridge, but why would you. We sat down to enjoy our sandwiches on the green grass with all the folks having a lazy day taking in the sights and played a little catch. Second half of the walk lowers you to ground level and then to a lower grade where the flowers give way lush forest and old train tunnels all the way to the end of the trail. We hopped on the Metro at Picpus to head back into the city, note it did not take us to the LQ, we rode to the Arc de Triomphe to continue on our day. Public toilets along the way so you do not need to exit the trail to take care of business. read more

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So I am from New York - and as a New Yorker, I spent many countless hours walking down the High Line, which is this park repurposed from the old High Line railroad that did industrial/commercial deliveries from Penn Station down to around Canal Street - that railroad shut down back in the early '80s, and a decent chunk of it was torn down and built into expensive-as-heck luxury condos and whatnot...but that being said, a large chunk remained between Chelsea market and the massive LIRR trainyard next to Penn Station, and during the 2000s it was repurposed as a New York City park. Us New Yorkers, we are arrogant people - we live in the best city in the United States, we are cultured and we are streetwise...until we visit Paris, then we are browbeaten by a city with a 2000+ year history and all the cultural baggage that entails, and of course, they got their high line first, and it's the Promenade Plantee/Viaduc Des Arts. Just like the story of the high line, the promenade was anchored to a massive train station (the old, historically listed Gare De Bastille), now replaced by the Bastille National Opera house. Part of that line was repurposed into the Southeastern branch of the RER A line. The rest which sits in the city limits between the Opera and the Petit Ceinture (the little belt railway that surrounds Paris right at the border) were abandoned in place until it was repurposed into the Promenade Plantee. Just like the High Line, there are 3 recognizable segments of the Promenade. The first section is the viaduct that starts from approximately where Rue De Lyon splits from Avenue Daumesnil, to around the area of Gare De Lyon/Rue De Rambouillet - this is where most visitors take their pictures. At that point, section 2 begins - part of the original viaduct was torn down and replaced by apartment buildings, and you'll be on new, purpose built areas. There is a free public lavatory here, and you'll have a short walk until you see a large park, Jardin de reuilly. You will then be on a bridge crossing into Allee Vinvaldi, a ground-level promenade for a residential area. Just keep your bearings and continue moving forward - you should see a somewhat large overpass ahead of you that has rock structures built into the wall - thus begins part 3. Part 3 is actually the most fun of the promenade since it has some large well-lit tunnels punching below several important streets in the Pricpus area - you would eventually end up in an area under Station Bel-Air on Line 6, and after a short walk, reach a fork on the walk at Rue De Toul. You can either follow the main-line to Boulevard Peripherique, or take the right fork and head to a park near the junction to the Petit Ceinture - in this case, exit the park on Rottemburg (away from the T3 traimway) and you should reach Michel Bizot/Daumesnil for the Metro Line 8 stop. Overall, quite a fun walk, around 2-3 miles depending on your endurance, very light elevation changes, and lots to see. read more

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The original nyc highline (and I may be a bit biased, but NYC took this idea and improved on it tremendously). Anyway it was a nice way to kill time, stroll and get some photos. Some cool art and romantic tunnels along the way, a bit of seating. It was a little annoying that all the bathrooms were locked. A lot of people jogging by but it's not very packed at all! As others have mentioned if you're in the are check it out - it's a one hour and 15 minutes walk from beginning to end (the end is the Bois de vincennes). read more

Wonderful garden strip above the city! Free to walk and take in the sights! Start from the beginning... Which really doesn't look like much and head towards bastille. The gardens looks like a culmination of many little gardens put together in this old aqueduct. As you walk through, note that it looks like the garden has cut through buildings. It's very interesting! Also looking down where the people are walking offers some entertainment. There are many benches along the way to take in the sights. Also there are many access points to the park from below... So keep a look out!! The access, if you're not looking, isn't the easiest to find! The garden is full of flowers and fountains so you might want a camera and a picnic... That being said... This garden is only a few km long... read more

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Great view of the city and not to mention a nice long stroll to get from point one side to the other. There are flowers, but nothing extraordinary beautiful and they have places here for kids to play. read more

This once abandoned railway track is now a green space elevated in the sky - taking you from Bastille all the way to the Bois de Boulogne. And what a phenomenal walk it is! As you trace the foot path you'll find yourself at eye-level with rows of beautiful Haussmannian apartments almost able to peer through the window and into the lives of the inhabitants. Just as beautiful in the winter yet much greener in the summer when all of the plants and flowers have blossomed. Springtime is particularly magical as you'll catch the pastel pink and white cherry blossom trees. Whilst it certainly isn't a secret to those who exercise, you'll he hard pushed to find any tourists here. It's the perfect place to take a book and read on one of the many benches or to people watch from above. read more

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Opened in 1993 this was the first disused railway track to be transformed into a green space. It's 4.7Km (2.9 miles) nd like others state it's best to start at the opposite end to Bastille as then you end up in the city. I took the Metro to Bel-Air. As you'd expect it keeps rising from ground level to above the streets and back down again. It cuts through buildings and there are even exercise stations at some points. I really enjoyed seeing Paris from a different vantage point and as everyone, apart from the joggers, slowed down it was lovely to chat to a few locals. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle even if just to eat your lunch then check it out. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because sometimes it seems to disappear and signage is limited but keep going straight ahead and you'll be fine. read more

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The Promenade Plantee, the first elevated park, runs almost the enitre length of the 12th arrondissement. What a great idea to convert the old rail line into a beautiful landscaped walkway. I used to live right below and it made a great jogging path/escape route from the city. It's cool to see Paris from above street level; it's a whole new perspective. The only word of caution I have is for single women who go up there alone to be careful in the evenings. The street below is safer for walking/jogging because there are more people amongst you. I have been harassed and even attacked up there with no one around to help me. Just be sure that you can run faster than your attackers--I can! =P read more

The French could teach Americans a thing or two about elevated parks. It's okay to plant flowers. Pretty flowers! Promenade Plantee is lush and flowery. I could smell all the flowers (roses, hydrangeas, blossoms, etc.). and it's refreshing and beautiful. Spring! Everything was in full bloom and green went I went. I stumbled upon Promenade Plantee during my first walking tour in Paris. I started at the Opera Bastille and somehow ended up here. The Promenade Plantee spans about three miles. It was a bit difficult to keep up with the kilometer conversions but if you kept on walking on the promenade, you'd eventually end up at Jardin du Reuilly and Bois de Vincennes. Promenade Plantee is a nice alternative to walking street level along Avenue Daumesnil. Take in the architecture of the apartment buildings, watch the traffic below, and people watch. Enjoy the life of Parisian. read more

Happy accident, happy place! We got off at the Bastille Station, heading to the Marché Beauvau-Aligre, and just past the Opera we see some steps. "Let's see what's up there." It's a gorgeous high-line type promenade that starts near the Opera Bastille. (I guess this is what NY's high-line was based on.) We were here in the middle of the week, hardly anyone around except for some joggers, the plants, and the lovely buildings. Aside from the food, this is one of my favorite things in Paris. read more

Comparable to the high line (NYC), just built much earlier (1994). Entrance and exits seem unkempt (well used/trafficked?). The main promenade is gorgeous and offers unparalleled views of Parisian architecture (apartment and commercial buildings) along the way. Many joggers and locals present during our walk. Escape the sound pollution of the city and check out Promenade Plantée! Just wish it was longer... read more

A beautiful example of planted raised railway track. Take in the street scenes from above, admire some nice plants and see the latest in French youth fashion courtesy of the high school kids playing truant. And all this, for FREE. read more

Promenade Plantée in Paris is a beautiful green strip lined with trees, flowers and interesting views of ordinary Paris streets. When I planned my trip to Paris, I somewhere came across Promenade Plantée and decided that walking along a park occupying the route of a disused railway line might be a nice way to start my holiday after sitting in the train for a few hours. It was a great idea, because I was not staying far from Promenade Plantée, and so I enjoyed a lovely walk. Following the park from one end to the other did not only offer a little bit of nature in the middle of the city, but also opened up interesting views down on the streets of Paris from viaducts. I think Promenade Plantée is a great park that is perhaps even more popular with locals than with tourists. You can find many beautiful plants and when you're tired, simply rest a bit on one of the benches and enjoy the trees and flowers around you. I was surprised to learn that Promenade Plantée in Paris is older than the similar but much more famous High Line park in New York. read more

Off the beaten path, you can find the above ground, former metro line (think NYC Highland Park) near the Bastille Opera house. It's a very cute area to walk around, and it's mostly just locals there. It's an easy walk or jogging area. read more

Not too far from Gare de Lyon train station and the Bastille Opera. Lovely place to stroll or take a jog. Best of all it's free. Take your lunch or afternoon tea there for some quiet time. read more

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