Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #17 in Paris, France

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 12 sights
Distance 5 km
Ascend 76 m
Descend 86 m

Experience Paris in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Paris

Sight 1: Hospice Saint-Michel

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The Hospice Saint-Michel is a monument in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, bordering the commune of Saint-Mandé. It is located at 35 Avenue Courteline. It has been home to the SAMU social since 1996.

Wikipedia: Hospice Saint-Michel (FR)

642 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 2: Square Émile Cohl

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Square Émile-Cohl is a green space located in the Bel-Air district of the 12th arrondissement of Paris

Wikipedia: Square Émile-Cohl (FR)

122 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Square Georges Méliès

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Square Georges-Méliès is a square in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, in the Bel-Air district.

Wikipedia: Square Georges-Méliès (FR)

933 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 4: Square Van Vollenhoven

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Square Van-Vollenhoven is a green space located in the Bel-Air district of the 12th arrondissement of Paris.

Wikipedia: Square Van Vollenhoven (FR)

500 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Jardin Ilan-Halimi

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The Ilan-Halimi Garden, formerly known as 54, rue de Fécamp, is a green space in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Wikipedia: Jardin Ilan-Halimi (FR)

488 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 6: Église du Saint-Esprit

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Saint-Esprit is a Catholic church in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France, in the southeast of the city.

Wikipedia: Saint-Esprit, Paris (EN), Website

80 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 7: Square Georges Contenot

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The Square Georges-Contenot is a street located in the Picpus district of the 12th arrondissement of Paris.

Wikipedia: Square Georges-Contenot (FR)

292 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 8: Fontaine du Château d'eau

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Fontaine du Château d'eau Photography: Teofilo / CC BY-SA 2.0

The fountain of the Water Tower is a Parisian monument located on Place Félix-Éboué.

Wikipedia: Fontaine du Château d'eau (Gabriel Davioud) (FR)

866 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 9: Église Notre-Dame de Bercy

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The Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité de Bercy church is a Catholic church located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, in the Bercy district, on Place Lachambeaudie. It is also often called Notre-Dame de Bercy.

Wikipedia: Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité de Bercy (EN), Website

451 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 10: Cinémathèque Française

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The Cinémathèque française, founded in 1936, is a French non-profit film organization that holds one of the largest archives of film documents and film-related objects in the world. Based in Paris's 12th arrondissement, the archive offers daily screenings of worldwide films.

Wikipedia: Cinémathèque française (EN), Website

258 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 11: Parc de Bercy

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The Parc de Bercy is a public park located along the Rive Droite in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Development started in 1994 on the site of a former wine depot before an official opening three years later by Mayor Jean Tiberi. Sponsored by President François Mitterrand, the project covered 14 hectares.

Wikipedia: Parc de Bercy (EN)

351 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 12: Les enfants du monde

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Les enfants du monde

Children of the World is a work by French sculptor Rachid Khimoune, located in Paris, France. Installed in the Parc de Bercy since 2001, it is a set of 21 sculptures representing children from 21 different countries.

Wikipedia: Les Enfants du Monde (Paris) (FR), Website

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