This lovely walkway has been built on top of an old railway line, it covers over 5km and has Been planted with a variety of trees and plants and is beautifully maintained.it is on an elevated position therefore it is above thr Traffic pollution of...More

This is a great way to reuse the old metro tracks. It’s a nice walk with some interesting views and nice flora and fauna. Very relaxing for an after work stroll.

This is Paris' answer to New York's Highline. It's a recycled elevated railroad line that continues at ground level, now a lovely green space linked to lots of parks. Great for hikers, folks on bikes or roller blades. Great way to see the east side...More

We walked about 2/3rds of the Promenade des Plantes and would recommend looking up several great blogs about the walk with extended photos if you want to know which areas will interest you the most. We entered at Bel-Air (line 6) and walked towards Bastille...More

I was full of anticipation to experience the Coulee Verte as I had found the High Line in New York to be a gardening revelation and so beautiful bur I confess myself a little disappointed in the Coulee Verte as the plantings seemed quite repetitive...More

Very special, unique opportunity to see Paris and the people of Paris in a lovely setting. Chance to sit, rest, eat, just observe the passing parade. Walk through an area of changes and return to the beginning at street level and one can see a...More

The High Line in New York is rightly popular, the Coulee Vert in Paris is less well known, but was created some years before the US counterpart. Approximately three miles long and also based on an old rail route, it commences about 500 metres from...More