The best city hikes and walks around Paris

Famous bridge with a breathtaking view.

Former railway viaduct that was fortunately saved from demolition after the railway line was closed. Today, the park hiking trail on the old route from Paris is indispensable. In the late 1980s, 64 arches on a section of the 1300-meter viaduct were restored and now house shops. Very atmospheric.

The Pont de la Concorde is a bridge over the Seine in Paris, France. It connects the Place de la Concorde and the Quai des Tuileries with the Quai d’Orsay, running directly towards the Palais Bourbon, the seat of the Assemblée Nationale, the French National Assembly.

From noble palace to parliament The Palais was built in the 18th century (from 1722) as a magnificent residence for a daughter of Louis XIV. During the French Revolution, it was expropriated and used for political assemblies for the first time at the end of the 18th century. Since then, it has been the heart of French democracy and today the seat of the National Assembly (Assemblée nationale). Architecture and appearance The facade: The striking front with the twelve large columns that you see from the Seine was only added under Napoleon. It was intended to give the building a powerful, antique appearance - matching the church of La Madeleine on the opposite side of the river. The plenary hall: Inside is the famous semicircular hall (Hémicycle), where the 577 members of parliament debate and pass laws. Special features inside The library: A real art highlight with huge ceiling paintings by Eugène Delacroix, which show the development of civilization. Free visits: You can visit the Palais today by appointment. It is a heavily guarded government building, so security checks and ID are required upon entry.

The Champs-de-Mars was originally designed as a military parade ground, but was later transformed into a park. Major events have taken place here: - In 1783, Jacques Charles became the first person to ascend here in a hydrogen-filled balloon. The following year, Blanchard even soared to an altitude of 4,000 meters in a piloted balloon. - On July 14, 1790, the first anniversary of the storming of the hated Bastille was celebrated here, drawing an impressive 300,000 people. - On July 17, 1791, a crowd of Parisians gathered here to sign a petition for the removal of Louis XVI. In the riots that erupted, soldiers under the command of the Marquis de La Fayette shot some 50 civilians. - On June 8, 1794, the Feast of the Supreme Being, proclaimed by Robespierre, was celebrated, featuring dancers from the Opera. Several large-scale exhibitions were held here, including the World's Fairs of 1867, 1878, 1889 (for which the Eiffel Tower was built), 1900, and 1937.

The Viaduc des Arts (Viaduct of the Arts) is a former railway viaduct near the Place de la Bastille in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viaduc_des_Arts?wprov=sfla1

The bridge's piers feature: La Victoire de la Paix (Victory of Peace) – by Victor Vilain La Victoire de la Guerre (Victory of War) – by Georges Diebolt These two groups of sculptures are symbolic of 19th-century war mythology.

The Champ de Mars is located in the heart of Paris, offering a view of the Eiffel Tower. Many tourists gather here to take photos in front of the tower. There are numerous benches, small cafes, and souvenir and drink vendors. It's a very busy place, but could be better maintained. It's easily accessible by metro.