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

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Photos by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on November 10th, 2022 at 05:11 p.m.
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.

The city lacks a bit of greenery, right? Well, we have some good news as new green places will soon see light of the day in Paris 20th arrondissement, as the Summer Olympics 2024 are coming. In addition to a huge urban forest in the eastern part of the city, a new segment of the Petite Ceinture will open soon, so you can enjoy even more outdoorsy walks.

To date, the City of Paris opened about seven kilometers of stroll, and is likely to provide 12 by 2024, for a total surface of 25 hectares. The Petite Ceinture – a 32.5-km train line surrounding the city, created in 1852, has disappeared in the 20th century, as the metro and suburban trains took over.

Since then, the city has been reopening the access, as these wild places are refurbished, and as biodiversity and vegetation have taken over. These privileged and green spaces are perfect to rest in the city, far from the Parisian hustle and bustle.

Balade sur la Petite Ceinture du 17e : la promenade PereireBalade sur la Petite Ceinture du 17e : la promenade PereireBalade sur la Petite Ceinture du 17e : la promenade PereireBalade sur la Petite Ceinture du 17e : la promenade Pereire A guide to walks on the Petite Ceinture in Paris, for walks in the heart of nature
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