Petite Ceinture
Abandoned railway line circling the city of Paris.

πŸ“œ Abandoned railway line circling Paris, a historical urban exploration site.
πŸ” Sections are now nature trails and parks, preserving biodiversity and heritage.

Why Go

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore abandoned railway tracks, bridges, and tunnels.
🌳 Discover over 200 species of flora and fauna.
🎨 Admire vivid graffiti and street art.
🏞️ Walk unique green spaces and nature trails.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Some sections are unsafe, dark, and full of rats.
πŸ”¦ Requires an extremely powerful flashlight for tunnels.
πŸ‘£ Underfoot can be very rough.

Tips

🀝 Better to walk with company in unsafe sections.
πŸ“ Easy access at Villa du Bel Air near Porte de Vincennes.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily, generally opens 8-9 a.m. and closes 7:30-8:30 p.m. (varies by section and season).

Last updated 8 days ago

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