Coulée verte René-Dumont

★ 4.6 (6,975)Free

This elevated promenade stretches from the Bastille area to rue Édouard-Lartet, planted with greenery along a former rail viaduct. Multiple access points, including stairs and lifts, connect it to surrounding streets such as rue de Lyon and rue Jacques-Hillairet. It offers a quiet, green route for walking above the traffic of the 12th arrondissement, accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

✨ Reasons to go

1This elevated garden was built atop a disused 19th-century railway viaduct, predating New York's High Line by decades.
2The path runs nearly 5km through the 12th arrondissement, with multiple stair and lift access points connecting it to street level.

💡 Good to know

1Enter via Bastille (rue de Lyon/rue Jacques-Hillairet elevators, though some are out of service) and walk as much or as little of the nearly 5km stretch as you like
2wear comfortable shoes since it's a long linear path with stairs at various access points.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Address

Coulée Verte René-Dumont, 75012 Paris, France · BastilleGoogle Apple

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"I had an amazing time at Coulée Verte René-Dumont! 🌳 The pathways were beautifully maintained, and the lush greenery created such a serene atmosphere. It was truly a refreshing escape, perfect for a leisurely stroll. 🚶‍♂️ I highly recommend visiting this lovely spot. ✨"

— alamgir sabbir

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