Petite ceinture - activities

A stroll along the 12th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture: an air of countryside from Vincennes to Porte Dorée

From Vincennes to Porte Dorée, you can enjoy a moment out of time, listening to birdsong as if you were in the countryside, on the longest stretch of the Petite Ceinture!

Gare aux Docs 2023: a free, committed film festival on the tracks at the REcyclerie

Are you interested in an open-air film festival on the railroad tracks of Paris' Petite Ceinture? Then head for the REcyclerie, from August 16 to 27, 2023, to enjoy a dozen or so documentaries on powerful subjects such as nature, people, discovery and sharing.

Stroll on the Petite Ceinture of the 19th district: the aerial crossing, from Rosa Parks to the Canal de l'Ourcq

We leave on the tracks of the Petite Ceinture of the 19th district of Paris, between nature, city and canal! This little stroll in two parts goes from Rosa Parks to Ourcq districts and proposes some places where to spend a good time.

The Petite Ceinture is extended with an extra 3.5 hectares in Paris 20th arrondissement

The green strip surrounding the city is being extended again with an extra 3.5 hectares, opening to the public by 2024, in Paris 20th arrondissement.

Stroll along the Petite Ceinture from the 14th to the 16th arrondissement: a nature trail with a change of scenery

After the strolls along the Petite Ceinture in Paris's 18th and 17th arrondissements, we're off to the 14th, 15th and 16th arrondissements for an almost three-kilometre walk in close proximity to nature.

A stroll along the 18th arrondissement's "Petite Ceinture": the Hasard Ludique and the REcyclerie, the must-sees

The capital abounds in beautiful natural spots, notably on the Petite Ceinture, a former railway line hidden from view. In Paris's 18th arrondissement, two must-see spots allow you to visit its rails: Hasard Ludique and REcyclerie.

A stroll along the 17th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture: the Promenade Pereire, a little haven of peace

Along the Petite Ceinture in Paris's 17th arrondissement, you'll discover a quiet, bucolic stroll among rose bushes and climbing plants, just a stone's throw from Porte Maillot.

Poinçon, a living space in a former railway station in Paris

Looking for something new this summer? You're in for a treat, as the 14th arrondissement of Paris is getting a new place to live. The name? Poinçon. Conceived by Renaud Barillet and Fabrice Martinez, already behind La Bellevilloise, it's a place to eat, share and socialize, all in a former railway station on the "petite ceinture".

La Brasserie Auteuil, the Italian restaurant at Gare d'Auteuil

Brasserie Auteuil is a new spot not to be missed this summer. Set in the heart of the former Auteuil train station, this Italian-inspired restaurant offers delicious dishes in an unusual setting. Enjoy ham and spritz on the rooftop or summer terrace.

Nuit Blanche 2015: the North-West route

This year, the Nuit Blanche 2015 invites artists to question the future of the environment, on two routes in the north of the capital. From the Parc Monceau to the Petite Ceinture, we discover 9 astonishing and disturbing works!