A Walk From the Eiffel Tower To the Musée D’Orsay Along Les Berges de Seine
One of the best ways to see and experience Paris is by walking its streets. That being said, walking for any distance with children can be a challenge. That’s why this Paris walk is the best stroll for the family.
Les Berges de Seine, a pedestrian-only walkway following the left bank of the Seine River, combines some of Paris's best sights in just a short distance. You’ll have a great family experience soaking up all that Paris has to offer while the kiddos get their wiggles out along the way at a playground, a carousel, and a car-free walkway filled with scenic beauty and fun activities.
Start Your Walk at the Eiffel Tower
After ogling the Eiffel Tower, be sure not to miss the wonderful carousel and the nice playground in Champs de Mars Parc. It’s just a 5 minute walk from the base of the Eiffel Tower.
Consider grabbing a snack at the stand next to the carousel if you need to refuel before continuing to the next stop. They have crepes to order, sandwiches, croissants, ice cream, coffee, etc. Cafes also line the streets surrounding the park.
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Continue to the Promenade Les Berges de Seine
From the playground near the Eiffel Tower, walk about 12 minutes toward and past the Eiffel Tower crossing the street towards the Seine River. You will then walk down the stairs at the right hand corner of Pont d’léna. (FYI: “Pont” means bridge.) This will lead you to a pedestrian walkway that leads to the Promenade des Berges de Seine.
Map courtesy of openstreetmaps.org
Tip: This section is a great photo op with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
At Pont de l'Alma bridge, you will access the pedestrian-only, 2.3 kilometer path called Les Berges de Seine. You can access the path from either side of Pont de l'Alma. With no cars to worry about, this stroll is about soaking up the Parisian charm while the kids simultaneously get their wiggles out. This is one of my favorite spots in Paris.
Entrance to Berges de Seine
Les Berges de Seine leads from the Pont de L’Alma (near the Eiffel Tower) to the Pont Royal (near the Musée D’Orsay), and follows the left bank of the Seine River. This peaceful walk provides a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the city, and you will experience wonderful views of the bridges along the Seine River and fun play areas dotted along the way. It has a great vibe with all of the joggers, cyclists, dog walkers, and children playing.
Les Berges de Seine Map. Map courtesy of openstreetmaps.org and annotated by us.
With climbing walls, fitness equipment, hopscotch, floating gardens, bike stations for rental, snack stands, and shoreline cafes, the whole family is entertained on this walk while enjoying a beautiful stroll along the Seine.
Les Berges de Seine
Follow Les Berges de Seine for as long as you’d like or make your end point the climbing wall at Pont des Invalides (see pictures below). You could visit Musée de L'Armée from here or continue on Les Berges de Seine to the Musée D'Orsay at Pont Royal. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the beautiful bridges and architecture along the way.
Want More? Continue walking on the Parc Rives de Seine
FYI: For an even longer stroll or perhaps bike ride, the right and left banks together now form the Parc Rives de Seine, a riverside promenade that takes pedestrians from Pont d'Alma to the Pont du Sully, essentially allowing you to walk or bike from the Eiffel Tower on the Berges de Seine on the left bank of the Seine River and then cross over to the right bank to follow the Parc Rives de Seine, ultimately ending at the Place de la Bastille for a grand total of 7 km or 4.35 miles.
Batobus Stop
Tip: The Batobus (a hop on/hop off water taxi) has a stop near the Eiffel Tower near the Berges de Seine (Pont d’léna), so a riverside stroll could also be a nice activity after a relaxing boat cruise on the Seine.
Batobus Stop at Pont de L'Alma
Walking Times
From the hand- cranked carousel to the base of the Eiffel Tower: 7 minutes
From the base of the Eiffel Tower to Pont De L'Alma and the start of Les Berges de Seine: 12 minutes
Pont de L'Alma to the climbing wall at Pont des Invalides: 10 minutes
From Pont des Invalides (climbing wall) to Musée D’Orsay at Pont Royal: 20 minutes
Remember to take your time and enjoy the sights and sounds of Paris!
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