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Which visit suits your day?
Compare up to three attractions by area, suggested duration and budget guidance. Durations exclude transport and waiting. Budget symbols are editorial categories, not current ticket prices. Addresses and station names keep their official French names.
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| Criterion | Coulée verte René-Dumont | Bois de Vincennes | Aligre Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of visit | Nature | Nature | Food |
| District | 12th | 12th | 12th |
| Area | Bastille et Reuilly | Est parisien | Aligre |
| Suggested duration | 2 h | 3 h | 1 h 30 |
| Budget category | Free | Free | € |
| Address or starting point | Départ 1 Coulée verte René-Dumont | Départ porte Dorée ou porte de Vincennes | Place d'Aligre |
| Transport landmark | Bastille or Gare de Lyon | Porte Dorée or Château de Vincennes | Ledru-Rollin |
| Choose your programme | Choose a section and a street exit. You need not follow the entire route to appreciate the changing levels. | Choose one sector and your return transport stop before setting out. | Distinguish outdoor stalls from the covered market when choosing your visit time. |
| Constraint to anticipate | Check open entrances, stairs and any lifts on the official source for your chosen access point. | Facilities within the wood have hours and entry arrangements separate from the walk. | Check days and hours on the official listing. A lively neighbourhood does not guarantee open stalls. |
| Continue the day | Parc de Bercy extends the garden theme in the 12th district, with a journey between them. | The Coulée verte offers a more defined urban walk in the 12th district. | The Coulée verte adds a walk in the 12th district. |
| Official visitor information | Check Coulée verte René-Dumont Source record: 2026-10-04. The provider’s website may use French. | Check Bois de Vincennes Source record: 2026-10-04. The provider’s website may use French. | Check Aligre Market Source record: 2026-10-04. The provider’s website may use French. |
Turn the comparison into a plan
Start with the area: two attractions in different districts require a journey beyond the visit times shown here. Choose the content that interests you, then check opening hours, tickets and the entrance. A low budget category does not establish free admission to every exhibition or activity.
This table does not rank quality, popularity or accessibility. For specific access needs, confirm the full route from transport and the attraction’s entrance. Open each English attraction page for preparation notes and links to related walks.
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