Petite Ceinture
6 people recommendvia r/ParisTravelGuide6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend the Petite Ceinture, an abandoned railway line that circles Paris and is now a walking route. One visitor notes that bars and restaurants line parts of it and points to a walkers' group website for maps and practical information. Another visitor suggests it as an alternative to the Coulée Verte.
Address
Ligne de petite ceinture de Paris, Paris, France
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks
- Known for
- Walking the disused rail line that circles Paris
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/jb_681131 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Nov 2025
Suggests this former railway turned into walkways, with a long-distance trail option.
- Recommendsu/bonibanan in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jan 2025uniqueness
Suggests walking the disused rail line that circles Paris; bars and restaurants line parts of it.
- Recommendsu/Gelato_Elysium in r/ParisTravelGuide · May 2025
Names the Petite ceinture as a walking spot they enjoy.
- Recommendsu/drapeau_rouge in r/ParisTravelGuide · Nov 2024
Suggests the old railway line as an alternative to the Coulée Verte.
- Recommendsu/ToninhoStExup in r/ParisTravelGuide · Nov 2024
Recommends the old railway line and points to a walkers' group site for maps.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Glass_8104 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Nov 2024
Lists the Petite Ceinture among recommended places to see.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.