A greener walk
From the Coulée verte to Bercy
Follow the planted promenade from Viaduc des Arts towards Parc de Bercy, between raised gardens, workshops and traces of the former wine district.

- Suggested duration
- Half a day
- Pace
- A greener walk
The steps
Bastille and Viaduc des Arts
Start near Place de la Bastille and observe the workshops under the former railway’s arches. Join the planted promenade through a publicly open entrance.
Coulée verte René-Dumont
Proceed at your pace through the greenery. Views change between gardens, passages and façades. Some entrances involve stairs; check those that suit your needs.
Planning details for Coulée verte René-Dumont · Attraction’s official website
Jardin de Reuilly
Pause on the lawn or beside the paths. If shortening the walk, nearby metro stations offer return options.
Bercy and its gardens
Reach Parc de Bercy through the 12th district’s streets or by transport. Finish among former wine-store buildings and themed gardens according to your energy.
Planning details for Parc de Bercy · Attraction’s official website
Locate the useful exits
Follow the viaduct from Bastille, then descend towards Jardin de Reuilly before continuing to Bercy. The promenade changes level and character; identify exits suited to your mobility.
A shorter version
Stop at Jardin de Reuilly. Check Coulée verte access and hours on the City’s official page.
Choose the visits you want to include
Areas connected to this walk
- Aligre — Aligre centres on its covered and outdoor markets. Nearby streets, craft passages and the Coulée verte make it a good starting point for a morning outing.
- Bastille and La Roquette — Between Place de la Bastille and Rue de la Roquette, the area mixes craft courtyards, small venues, cafés and residential streets. Side passages provide useful detours.
- Bercy — Bercy combines traces of its wine warehouses with a large park, contemporary cultural architecture and an opening onto the Seine.
These links share places explicitly recorded in our data. They do not establish proximity or a fully accessible route.
English translation prepared on from the French source record dated 2026-10-06. Translation does not constitute a fresh factual verification. French version.