Coulée verte René-Dumont, Paris

Name: Coulée verte René-Dumont
Address: Avenue Daumesnil, Paris, 75012, France
Telephone: +33 1 43 55 31 99

#390 among attractions in Paris

Park, Relax in park, Garden

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Facts and practical information

The Coulée verte René-Dumont or Promenade plantée or the Coulée verte is a 4.7 km elevated linear park built on top of obsolete railway infrastructure in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was inaugurated in 1993. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1993Elevation: 128 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°50'58"N, 2°22'18"E

Address

Avenue DaumesnilReuilly (Quinze-Vingts)Paris 75012 France

Contact

+33 1 43 55 31 99

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Coulée verte René-Dumont – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bassin de l'Arsenal, July Column, Opéra Bastille, Saint-Antoine-des-Quinze-Vingts.

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~1690 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Coulée verte René-Dumont open?

Coulée verte René-Dumont is open:

Monday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Sunday 8 am - 8:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Coulée verte René-Dumont?

Nearby attractions include Avenue Ledru Rollin, Paris (2 min walk), Saint-Antoine-des-Quinze-Vingts, Paris (3 min walk), Jardin du port de l'Arsenal, Paris (3 min walk), Boulevard de la Bastille, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to Coulée verte René-Dumont by public transport?

The nearest stations to Coulée verte René-Dumont:

Bus

Lyon - Ledru-Rollin • Lines: 29, N01, N02, N11, N16 (2 min walk)
Lyon - Ledru Rollin • Lines: 29, 87, 91, N16 (2 min walk)

Metro

Ledru-Rollin • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
Bastille • Lines: 1, 5, 8 (7 min walk)

Train

Gare de Lyon (9 min walk)
Gare d'Austerlitz (16 min walk)

Ferry

Jardin des Plantes • Lines: Batobus (12 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (23 min walk)