Crossing of Paris (North-South)

Hike across Paris Ile de France (North-South) from Porte de la Villette to Parc Montsouris via Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Square Jules Ferry, Square Leopold-Achille, Square Georges Caïn, Jardin Roger Priou-Valjean, Square Marie Trintignant, Ile de la Cite, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, Place de la Contrescarpe, Saint-Medard church and Rene Le Gall square. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn, Shops.

Crossing Paris from north to south, from Porte de la Villette to Parc Montsouris, is a route that traverses neighborhoods with strikingly contrasting identities. The landscape evolves from the modern Parc de la Villette, marked by its industrial past and canals, to the tranquil, rolling landscape of Parc Montsouris, created under Haussmann on the site of the former fortifications. The history of this crossing is one of the urban transformation of the Parisian periphery, from the industrial era to the creation of modern green spaces. The route runs alongside canals, home to a diverse aquatic and urban fauna, including numerous migratory and resident birds. The flora presents a contrast between the modern landscaping of La Villette and the centuries-old trees of Montsouris (cedars, sequoias), testaments to the rich urban botany.

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