Ile Charentonneau, a natural area on the outskirts of Paris where you can feel alone in the world.

Just a few kilometers from the furious energy of Paris, not far from the bucolic Île Fanac in Joinville-le-Pont and to the south of the Bois de Vincennes, Maisons-Alfort boasts a small wooded island surrounded by water. This seemingly timeless spot isÎle Charentonneau. A paradise for runners for its exceptional setting, it's also the place to go for a family stroll, pack a picnic and spend the day outdoors, without having to leave Paris far behind.

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Connected by two bridges to the rest of the city,Île Charentonneau is uninhabited. Less than a kilometer long, it's a great place to admire the autumn colors as the days grow shorter, to gather with the family in this floating park or to go for a bucolic jog, with a 360° view of the banks of the Marne.

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The island is open and accessible every day, all year round and, above all, all the time: to get there by public transport, you can take metro line 8 (Maisons-Alfort Stade stop, then a 15-minute walk) or the RER D towards Melun (Maisons-Alfort Alfortville stop, then a 30-minute walk). Enjoy the walk!