Nanterre is a suburb northwest of Paris, known for its high-rise office buildings in the La Défense business district, and the Paris La Défense Arena, with its cutting-edge design and home to aquatics events in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Here are the best places to run in Nanterre:
Seine Paths, Nanterre. Google Street View
River Seine Paths: Up to 5 km (3,1 miles) one-way. Fairly flat. There’s some nice running along the Seine River in Nanterre. The most developed path, the Chemin de Halage most of the way, is up to 5 km between the Pont de Colombes (bridge) and Parc du Chemin de l’İle. This combination concrete & gravel path features lovely green space and water views. The northern 2 km are through the Parc Pierre Lagravère, and the southern 1 km is through the Parc du Chemin de l’İle. There are additional paths in both of these longer, narrow parks. ROUTE MAP
Parc André Malraux. 4-5 km of paths. Perimeter Loop is ~3 km. Lake Loop is ~1 km.
This is a lovely urban park, with a green, open feel and nice views of the La Défense skyline. There are 4-5 km of paths, with some rolling hills. A loop of the perimeter path is ~3 km, and the loop around the small lake is ~1 km.
Running Tracks. There are good running tracks at Paris Nanterre University & the Palais des Sports Maurice Thorez.
Nanterre is a suburb northwest of Paris, known for its high-rise office buildings in the La Défense business district, and the Paris La Défense Arena, with its cutting-edge design and home to aquatics events in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Here are the best places to run in Nanterre:
Seine Paths, Nanterre. Google Street View
River Seine Paths: Up to 5 km (3,1 miles) one-way. Fairly flat. There’s some nice running along the Seine River in Nanterre. The most developed path, the Chemin de Halage most of the way, is up to 5 km between the Pont de Colombes (bridge) and Parc du Chemin de l’İle. This combination concrete & gravel path features lovely green space and water views. The northern 2 km are through the Parc Pierre Lagravère, and the southern 1 km is through the Parc du Chemin de l’İle. There are additional paths in both of these longer, narrow parks. ROUTE MAP
Parc André Malraux. 4-5 km of paths. Perimeter Loop is ~3 km. Lake Loop is ~1 km.
This is a lovely urban park, with a green, open feel and nice views of the La Défense skyline. There are 4-5 km of paths, with some rolling hills. A loop of the perimeter path is ~3 km, and the loop around the small lake is ~1 km.
Running Tracks. There are good running tracks at Paris Nanterre University & the Palais des Sports Maurice Thorez.
Located 17 km southwest of Paris, Versailles is a wealthy suburb known for its historic signing of treaties and stunning Chateau. Here, runners can enjoy the palace grounds, the Meudon Forest, and bike routes to the south in Saclay.
Three adjacent parks plus a 4 km linear park path in the south Pris communes of Plessis-Robinson & Châtenay-Malabry. Parc de Sceaux is a highlight, with its castle & formal landscaped gardens & paths. Can run each park separately or combine.
Saint Denis is a former industrial suburb situated 9 km due north of Paris. It’s known for its basilica and football team, but runners can find plenty of routes along the Canal Saint Denis and nearby parks.
On the banks of the Seine southwest of Paris, Issy Les Moulineaux is the heart of the French telecommunication and media industries. It’s also a lovely spot for a run, with a great selection of parks on and around the river.
In these northeast suburbs of Paris, combine a run in La Villete Park with the path along Canal de l’Ourcq, all the way to the grid-like trails of Parc forestier de la Poudrerie. Nearby Bondy Forest is an extensive park.
For those staying in one of the hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport or the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, there's some nice running in Parc de Sausett & Parc Robert Ballanger. Several km of trails through fields, landscaped gardens, & woodlands.
Quay paths on both sides of the the River Marne present a tranquil off-road, waterside run in the eastern Paris suburbs. We've mapped 18 km between Gournay-sur-Marne and Chennevières-sur-Marne. Connections to additional paths & parks.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a western suburb of France, and a worth-it destination for a run, between its 3,550 hectare Forest, grand grounds of the The Parc du Сhâteau, and nearby paths along the Seine.
Two great running routes in this wealthy suburb to the west of Paris are the Promenade Jacques Baumel path around an old fortress, and a 'Malmaison' run incorporating two parks, two Châteaus, and forest paths.
The signature route in this commune just west of the city center and across the Seine is the extensive Parc St. Cloud, which features gorgeous gardens, plus great paths and allées for running. Other good spots nearby.
Although Fontainebleau is nearly 60 km southeast of Paris center, runners will enjoy 300 km of marked paths in the massive Fontainebleau Forest, and the opulent grounds of the Château de Fontainebleau at the Forest's eastern end.
This area 20 km south of Paris features numerous parks and green spaces that are great for running. Enjoy a trot along the Orge, the circuit around the Lac Viry-Châtillon, or the Aqueduc de la Vanne mult-use path.
Located 45 km southwest of Paris, Rambouillet is a charming suburb and a wonderfully green area. Great running in the extensive Rambouillet Forest and the grounds of Château du Rambouillet and Gardens.
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