A Parisian Hike Along The Canal De L’Ourcq

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A Parisian Hike along the Canal de l’Ourcq

Paris would not be what it is without its canals. A walk along the Canal St Martin on a sunny day is a highlight in the itinerary of any visit to the French capital.

For the true Parisians, the Canal ends at the Bassin de la Villette near the Parc de la Villette Science Museum (Parisians know, of course, that this “canal”is rather a network

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Chaville for a Day Hike near Paris

Day hiking near Paris Day Trip near Paris – Chaville

Recently, the days have been cold, miserable and grey. With temperatures approaching their record low (for early December), snowflakes drifting past the window and no sign for even the slightest improvement in sight, the only hike I shall undertake all week will be from the sofa to the kitchen to make me a hot cup of something, thank you very much. I am sure you understand.

“But what about Easy Hiker’s

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