The best city hikes and walks around Saint-Denis

Did you know? You will discover the Ferme des Hautes-Bornes and its domestic animals, the Micheletty circus where shows take place every week, and the fishing ponds.

Discover the large park in the north of Hauts-de-Seine with its little train, its educational farm, its ponds... The departmental park of Chanteraines is located straddling the communes of Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne. With its 82 hectares of greenery, it is one of the largest in the north of the department. A little secret, find this spot to get a magnificent view of Paris and Île-Saint-Denis.

From here we have a nice view of the Chanteraines park and its lakes.

The Olympic Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis, currently under construction, is one of the major infrastructures of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Located in the immediate vicinity of the Stade de France, this modern and sustainable complex will be a central venue for swimming, diving, and water polo competitions during the Games. After the Games, it will be converted into a public leisure and sports space for residents of the Paris region. Features of the Olympic Aquatics Centre: A modern Olympic complex: The Olympic Aquatics Centre is designed to accommodate approximately 6,000 spectators during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will have three main pools: a 50-meter Olympic pool for competitions, a diving pool, and a warm-up pool. The building's innovative roof design will save energy and provide optimal natural light inside.

The Parc départemental des Chanteraines, located in the communes of Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne in the north-western suburbs of Paris, is a large green space of 85 hectares that offers a real breath of fresh air close to the capital. Created in the 1970s, the park stretches along the Seine and offers a variety of activities for all ages, in a natural and peaceful setting. The park is divided into several thematic areas, including meadows, woods, lakes and gardens, offering visitors multiple opportunities for relaxation and outdoor recreation. Among the main attractions are the educational farm, which allows children to discover the farm animals, as well as the Train des Chanteraines, a small tourist train that crosses the park. The park is also an ideal place for cycling, jogging, picnics and bird watching. Why visit the Parc départemental des Chanteraines? Nature and relaxation: With its vast meadows, lakes and wooded areas, the park offers a perfect setting for a walk, a picnic or simply to relax away from the noise of the city. Educational farm: This is an ideal place for families, allowing children to discover animals such as sheep, goats, and chickens, while learning about agriculture and nature. Outdoor activities: Whether for jogging, cycling, or simply a stroll, the park has many well-appointed paths and cycle paths, offering varied routes. Train des Chanteraines: This little tourist train, popular with families, allows you to tour the park in a fun way and offers a beautiful view of the different areas of the park. Biodiversity: The park is home to a diverse fauna and flora, making it an excellent place for bird watching and discovering nature. The Chanteraines Departmental Park is a true oasis of greenery and tranquility in the suburbs of Paris, offering a multitude of leisure and nature discovery activities for families, sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.

We were here for the Paralympics. I agree with Sascha, well organized, including the flow of the events, despite forced breaks due to heavy rain. The only criticism is the catering: minimal range of food and drinks, only VISA accepted (sponsorship? Yuck!), problems with cash, some of the stands closed very early.

In a region where the terrain is fairly flat, any climb and viewpoint is welcome! Take the opportunity to take photos of the pond.

The park of the Hauts-de-Seine department was created in 1975. For athletes, it offers a nature health course with 33 pieces of equipment distributed in all sectors of the park, which makes this course the largest health course offered in French departmental parks but also the largest in Europe.