#41 The Coulée Verte, a Gorgeous Elevated Greenway (semi-private)

About the Coulée Verte Semi-private Tour

True haven of peace, this flowery walkway located off the beaten track also known as the Coulée Verte, is mostly unknown to tourists and even to some of the local residents!

Once a railway to Chateau de Vincennes

This gem takes place on a former railway which used to connect Paris to the Eastern suburbs. Among them, the royal town of Vincennes and the beautiful Marne river banks.

Creation of the Coulée Verte

Obsolete in the 1960s, this derelict rail district underwent a full repurpose in the 1980s. The train station was turned into an opera, the former royal hunting grounds turned into a public park, and the railway was turned into the Coulée Verte.

A little-known fact is that Paris High Line was the main inspiration for New York City’s High Line walk open in the 2000s!

The Coulée Verte Semi-private Tour

Unlike its fully private counterpart #01 The Coulée Verte, this tour is open to everyone (aged 12 and over). The group size is kept as small as possible to encourage interaction.

We’ll first immerse ourselves in Aligre Market, one of the friendliest food market of Paris to grab a coffee and get to know each other.

After wandering among the food stalls, indoor and outdoor, we’ll then change our perspective on the city by climbing on top of a beautiful viaduct, to enjoy a flowered path crossing gardens, tunnels and residential areas, for a delightful moment of peace in the heart of the city.

Tour Option

Participants wishing to share a lunch in a typical French bistro at the end of the tour can book the extra 1-hour meal option (meal costs not included, 20€-30€ for a full-course).