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Heart of Paris

By Candy Rosie

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Candy Rosie is a Paris-based content creator known for her streetwear aesthetic, and her playful personality. Whether she’s sharing outfit inspirations, her favorite spots, her journey with sports or drinking bubble tea, she always love challenging herself with new goals and sharing it with her community to inspire others.

Route

Start at Place de la Bastille and end at Place de la Concorde. As a tourist or a Parisian, it’s a really good way to (re)discover famous and beautiful spots in Paris (Place de la Bastille, Hôtel de Ville, Le Marais, Le Centre Pompidou, Châtelet, Musée du Louvre, Jardin du Palais Royal, Jardin des Tuileries, Place de la Concorde).

You have 2 options for this hike, 1/ is perfect for a chill and calm hike with a nice view, the 2/ is perfect if you want to discover Paris. If you have time, I will suggest you do both, starting with the 2/ to discover Paris and going back to Bastille walking along the Seine, you can also stop and sit on the docks to admire the view before going back.

1/ Follow the road and walk along la Seine from Bastille to Concorde  2/ Take the parallel and walk through Bastille, Le Marais, Place des vosges, Le Centre Pompidou, Châtelet, Jardin du Palais Royal, Musée du Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries, Place de la Concorde

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2 hours if you do the loop

Gentle, very little elevation

Comfy shoes and your phone to take pictures :)

Hiking Key
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The Look

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I love the design of the shoes and they are soooo comfy ! I could hike the whole Paris with them.

SpeedArc Matis
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Field Notes:

I always hang in the centre of Paris, most of my favorite spots are located in this area. When I have time, I love walking instead of taking the metro. I could put music in my ears or just a podcast and walk in the streets of Paris.  I choose this hike because it’s the one I do the most. I love taking a drink (an iced coffee or a bubble tea) and just walking in the streets and enjoying the view. Where is the best view? My best view is sitting on the bridge of Pont Neuf and enjoying the view, you can also see the Eiffel Tower !

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Good To Know

Cars can now only access limited parts of centra Paris - it’s better to take public transportations to get here.

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"I love the feeling of freedom, that I can go anywhere I want. "

When To Visit

My favorite is time is during spring/summer, in the afternoonso you can enjoy the sunset and the beautiful light.

Q&A:

Why do you love urban hiking in Paris?

I love the feeling of freedom, that I can go anywhere I want. I listen to my favorite music so I can be in my bubble and it can also be a kind of meditation depending on what I'm listening to and my mood.

3 favourite places to hike near Paris: 

1/ Paris, each borough got its own vibe and I love it 
2/ Fontainebleau
3/ Parc de la Poudrerie

Where would you most love to go hiking in the world?

Iceland, Hawaï and China

What is your motto?

Stop wishing, start doing 

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HIKING TIPS

  • Be safe and plan your route ahead
  • Be weather wise, check the forecast
  • Take the correct clothing and provisions
  • Check if dogs/ camping/ BBQs etc are allowed
  • Take your litter with you
  • Leave gates as you find them
  • Have fun!