Experience Paris-20e-arrondissement from TIMHOTEL NATION

Set off on a walk that blends nature, culture, and history—from the Coulée verte René-Dumont all the way to the peaceful banks of the Marne. Cross the eastern side of Paris by following the Coulée Verte. Along the way, the walk is punctuated by a series of gardens and remnants of the site’s former railway infrastructure, including viaducts and open-cut tunnels, which add historical depth to the route. Starting from the Coulée Verte near Bastille, follow a pleasant route that leads you to the banks of the Marne in Maisons-Alfort. The walk first takes you through the Bois de Vincennes, where wild nature and landscaped paths coexist in a calm, expansive setting. You then pass through the heart of Charenton-le-Pont, with its lively urban atmosphere, before ending your journey along the banks of the river Marne.

The Saint-Martin canal is a canal 4,55 km long. It connects the pond of the Villette and beyond the canal of Ourcq. It is a canal of small template intended, originally, for the drinkable water conveyance in the capital. Inaugurated in 1825, it contains nine locks and two bascule bridges for a total lowering of 25 m.

Atmosphere, Atmosphere! An unusual and romantic cruise at the heart of " Paris of the Parisians ". Of the Marina of Paris-arsenal in the Marina of the pond of the Villette. Navigate the Saint Martin canal and leave by chance its locks, bascule bridges and of its mysterious subterranean vault of the Bastille, full of holes of light... A place marked with magic and with beauty. Then the Hotel of the North, made famous by the movie of Marcel Carné's same name in 1938. To end your cruise on the pond of the Villette. This canal of small size was intended, originally, for the drinkable water conveyance in the capital. Inaugurated in 1825, it contains nine locks and two bascule bridges for a total lowering of 25 m. With the canal of Ourcq, the pond of Villette and the canal Saint-Denis, it establishes the network of canals Parisian, 130 km long, which belongs to the City of Paris. The canal Saint-Martin is registered ancient memorial since February 23rd, 1993

Do you have an hour or two to explore the town? Discover Vincennes and its architectural heritage with 13 historical information panels in various districts. It's a great opportunity to stroll around and admire the beautiful 19th and 20th century buildings in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, and to learn about the city's history through its main monuments.

From the Château de Vincennes, take a walk through the Bois to the banks of the Marne at Maisons-Alfort, combining nature and heritage. On the way, take a deep breath of nature as you stroll through the largest green space in Paris, before discovering the streets of Saint-Maurice and their middle-class villas and buildings, often featuring Art Nouveau architecture. Finally, after crossing the Charenton bridge, you'll reach the landscaped banks of the Marne at Maisons-Alfort. From here, you can head back to Paris on metro line 8, or continue your journey along the Marne on the Promenade Paul Cezanne. Enjoy your visit!

Wander through the heart of Père Lachaise Cemetery and discover, thanks to your guide, the stories of the great artists, writers and musicians from all over the world buried there. WANDER THROUGH THE HEART OF PÈRE LACHAISE CEMETERY AND DISCOVER, THANKS TO YOUR GUIDE, THE STORIES OF THE GREAT ARTISTS, WRITERS AND MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD BURIED THERE. Through this 48-hectare labyrinth of crypts and greenery, your guide will tell you about the eccentricities of this cemetery, which welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors every year. Discover Oscar Wilde's grave, which is covered in kisses from admirers. Your guide will tell you the love story of Héloïse and Abélard, who lie side by side today after years of separation. You will, of course, see the most visited grave in the cemetery: that of Jim Morrison, covered in his many fans' graffiti. But this is not all: through your walk you will see the graves of Balzac, Molière, Proust and many more! Make the most of this guided tour to relive the stories about these world greats.

Explore the famous Père Lachaise cemetery through an out-of-the-ordinary and story-filled treasure hunt! Work together as a team and apprehend the murderer in the heart of Paris’s most visited cemetery. EXPLORE THE FAMOUS PÈRE LACHAISE CEMETERY THROUGH AN OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY AND STORY-FILLED TREASURE HUNT! WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM AND APPREHEND THE MURDERER IN THE HEART OF PARIS’S MOST VISITED CEMETERY. A murder has been committed in the heart of the prestigious cemetery. Lina Garlène, a young literature student, has been found dead on Jean de la Fontaine’s grave. Several clues point to a suicide, but your role is to prove otherwise. Follow your theatrical guide for more than 2 hours as you try to solve this mystery. Your investigation will lead you to many famous tombs, such as that of Molière, Jean de La Fontaine or even Edith Piaf.  While respecting the site and those around you, make the most of this fun activity to explore the most famous cemetery in the capital. And, with the help of your team, unmask the killer and win the game!

Discover the French National Museum on the history of immigration Eleven important dates to understand the history of immigration in France... Based on a historical approach through major migratory events of the last three centuries, the exhibition takes you on a chronological journey in 11 milestone dates by focusing on key moments in the French history.

Also known as "Coronation City", the town of Reims has a rich cultural and gastronomic heritage. Reims played a significant role in the history of the French monarchy, but it's also renowned for its exceptional wines and champagnes.  ALSO KNOWN AS "CORONATION CITY", THE TOWN OF REIMS HAS A RICH CULTURAL AND GASTRONOMIC HERITAGE. Reims played a significant role in the history of the French monarchy, and it's also renowned for its exceptional wines and champagnes. This excursion gives you the chance to sample unique flavors whilst you soak in the region's historic charm! Your day trip to the Champagne region starts in Paris, where you will board a coach for Reims. Upon arrival, you will be taken on a tour of the famous 13th-century Gothic cathedral, which hosted the coronations of many French kings, including Louis IX and Charles VII. Next, you will be treated to a champagne tasting session at the Mumm champagne cellar (replaced by Taittinger Cellar on Mondays). After an independent lunch, you will take to the road again and travel through the vineyards of Reims Mountain. Your final stop will be Epernay, site of the champagne cellar of Moët & Chandon, the world-famous Maison de Champagne founded in 1743. You will have the chance  to see the cellars and of course to taste their prestigious champagne for yourself! Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Please drink responsibly

GO AND MEET THE 180 ANIMAL SPECIES PRESENT AT VINCENNES ZOO! On the edges of Paris, Vincennes Zoo is the home to nearly 180 species and over 2,000 animals spread across 5 zones on 14 hectares of land. The architectural constructions were designed with respect for the animals' origins. The park has recently been renovated with conserving the well-being of the animals always in mind. All year long, you can discover the animals in their natural spaces, and you will be able to witness numerous shows that are held in the zoo. As a family or between friends, offer yourself a getaway far from the hustle and bustle of Paris!

Come and discover the people's Paris, and uncover all the secrets that the 19th and 20th arrondissements have to offer. This tour combines modern architecture with more leafy areas, including the Parisian canals and Parc de la Villette... COME AND DISCOVER THE PEOPLE'S PARIS ON THIS BIKE TOUR OF THE CITY'S 19TH AND 20TH ARRONDISSEMENTS. This tour combines modern architecture with green leafy areas on a cycle route along the Parisian canals and across Parc de la Villette. Discover a diverse and enchanting places, including the areas known locally as "la campagne à Paris" (countryside in Paris), "MouzaÏa" and the "Coulée verte" (the Green Stream). Explore the streets, parks and canals of the people's Paris by bike: a unique and original way to see the city! Soak in the architecture and atmosphere of Paris on this bike ride that reveals many areas that are little-known treasures of the City of Lights.  See the route map below for details on the itinerary.

Tour the offbeat sites of Paris's 13th and 14th arrondissements by bike. See artists' studios, flowering courtyards, social housing projects, Arabo-Andalusian architecture, and much more! SEE AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT SIDE OF PARIS! TAKE A QUIRKY ROUTE THROUGH THE CAPITAL, ADMIRING THE QUINTESSENTIAL TREASURES AND ORIGINAL FEATURES OF THE 13TH AND 14TH ARRONDISSEMENTS. This tour of Paris takes you off the beaten track to see artists' studios, floral courtyards, a social housing block resembling a Normandy manor house, Arab-Andalusian architecture, and traces of the work of Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier (see route map below for the itinerary). If you have a free spirit and you want a unique view of Paris, cycle through the streets on this relaxing tour of the city. 

 Whether you're visiting from overseas or elsewhere in France – or even if you're a Parisian – this bike tour reveals the charms of Paris during a relaxed tour that covers several districts.  TAKE A BIKE TOUR OF CENTRAL PARIS AND EXPLORE THE HEART OF THE CAPITAL IN A DIFFERENT WAY! Following your expert guide, you'll pedal through the streets of Paris for an original city tour. Whether you're visiting from overseas or elsewhere in France – or even if you're a Parisian – this bike tour reveals the charms of Paris during a relaxed tour that covers several districts. Cycling through the city's distinct central quartiers, from the most prestigious to the most private, you'll see a maximum number of sites while benefitting from the liberating feeling of riding a bike in the open air. See the route map below for details of the itinerary. Touring the heart of Paris has never been so fun and invigorating!

Set off from Paris to discover Bruges, the “Venice of the North”, on this full day trip. SET OFF FROM PARIS TO DISCOVER BRUGES, THE “VENICE OF THE NORTH”, ON THIS FULL DAY TRIP. Departing from Paris at 7:15am, a coach will drive you to the city of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival at around 11am, you’ll start the day with a guided walking tour lasting roughly 90 minutes during which you’ll discover the medieval old town, the Grand-Place, Les Halles (historic market place), Notre-Dame Cathedral, Le Béguinage Benedictine monastery and the town hall. After your tour, you will have some free time to explore the city, its museums and its eateries until 4:30pm. You will then regroup to make the return journey, arriving back in Paris for around 9pm. A full day trip departing from Paris to visit one of Europe’s most charming historic cities!

Have a different shopping experience when you discover La Vallée Village! More than 120 well-known French and international brands with reduced prices are available! OPT FOR A DAY OF SHOPPING AT THE VALLÉE VILLAGE OUTLETS, A UNIQUE LOCATION IN FRANCE LOCATED CLOSE TO THE CAPITAL! Close to Paris, La Vallée Village offers you a pleasant, open-air experience, its small streets lined with shops and several food outlets. Get your shopping fix with collections from over 120 prestigious fashion and home décor brands at reduced prices: Armani, Calvin Klein Jeans, Diesel, Gérard Darel, Guess, Jimmy Choo and many more! Be one of the privileged few and reserve your tickets for a shopping experience with a twist!

For a scenic and unexpected stroll through Paris’s 12th arrondissement, discover the Coulée verte René-Dumont, a unique elevated park built on a former railway line. Cross the eastern side of Paris, from Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes, by following the Coulée Verte. Along the way, the walk is punctuated by a series of gardens and remnants of the site’s former railway infrastructure, including viaducts and open-cut tunnels, which add historical depth to the route. In this bucolic setting, wild vegetation and modern landscaping coexist in harmony, creating a haven of nature in the city. You’ll also find play areas for children and plenty of spots to relax or enjoy the view, making it a perfect outing for locals and visitors alike.

Located in the heart of Saint-Mandé, Notre-Dame Church is one of the town’s key landmarks and a symbol of its 19th-century urban expansion. The church was built between 1883 and 1885 by architect Edmond-Charles d’Albrizio, replacing an 18th-century chapel that had become too small for the growing local community. Designed in the Neo-Romanesque style, the building is dominated by a massive bell tower-porch, giving it a distinctive and monumental presence. Inside, visitors can discover several listed historic artworks and furnishings, including a beautiful statue of the Virgin and Child from the early 14th century, one of the oldest treasures preserved in Saint-Mandé.

Among the four lakes of the Bois de Vincennes, Lake Saint-Mandé is the only one located on the site of a former natural body of water. The original Saint-Mandé pond, formed by a stream flowing down from the heights of Montreuil, served during the Middle Ages first as a fish pond and later as a mud pit. Having become unhealthy and foul-smelling, it was filled in during the 18th century. The current lake was created in 1860 as part of Napoleon III’s transformation of the Bois de Vincennes into a public park. It covers an area of 1.5 hectares (about 3.7 acres). On its shore stands the Chalet du Lac, once Napoleon III’s hunting lodge, later converted into a guinguette (open-air dance hall) in 1904, famous for its lively dance floors and festive atmosphere. Just a short walk away, the puppet theatre, carousels, and pétanque grounds make the area a much-loved family destination for leisurely strolls and outdoor fun.

Discover the French National Museum on the history of immigration Eleven important dates to understand the history of immigration in France... Based on a historical approach through major migratory events of the last three centuries, the exhibition takes you on a chronological journey in 11 milestone dates by focusing on key moments in the French history.

Take the stairs by the Viaduc des Arts, on the Daumesnil avenue to access the Coulée verte.

The Saint-Martin canal is then covered from the boulevard Jules-Ferry (vault of the Temple realized in 1907). It passes then under the boulevard Richard-Lenoir (vault Richard Lenoir built between 1860 and 1862), and finally under the place of the Bastille (vault of the Bastille realized in 1862) to open on the port of the Arsenal. Vaults Richard Lenoir and of the Temple are drilled of oculi of ventilation. They also allow the natural lighting of the tunnel.

Nested at the heart of the district of Bercy in Paris, sheltered in the wine market built by a pupil of Eiffel, this unique place receives more than 200 000 persons a year through receptions as well as through visits of individual and of groups.

The island of Bercy is one of the two islands of the lake Daumesnil in the wood from Vincennes to Paris in France. She is connected in the East by a bridge(deck) with the island of Reuilly. Characteristics The island of Bercy was created during the arrangement of this part of the wood of Vincennes and the construction of the lake Daumesnil. She holds her name of that of the district of nearby Bercy. The island of Bercy is an artificial island of a surface about 2 hectares. Boorishly in the shape of bean, she measures 250 m of length in her biggest length for hundred meters wide. She occupies the West of the lake Daumesnil, in the extremity the West of the wood of Vincennes. The island of Reuilly, of shape and similar size, is immediately situated in the East. She is accessible only by a unique bridge to suspension of about twenty meters long, situated in the southeast, which connects her with the island of Reuilly. It is the latter which is connected with the bank of the lake Daumesnil. A pedestrian path allows to make the tour of the island, which is not accessible to motor vehicles.Source : Wikipédia – Reproduction d’extraits du texte original.  Licence Créative Commons paternité partage à l’identique. Photo : P. charpiat

Situated in the district of the Bastille, the pond of the Arsenal has a garden of a hectare decorated with a rose garden. It arranges 170 mooring berths and welcomes 25 metre boats maximum, with places in the year, in the month and the day.

Come to discover the wine differently. Our teams welcome you 7 days a week in a unique place

FrogPubs began his life as a MBA project searches on the potential of an English pub and a micro-brasserie in the center of Paris.

Quai de la Gare in front of the big library, the kiosk "Café fou" is a kiosk "café with live music" with a programming of blues, jazz, musics of the world or the classic concerts

Chez Lili et Marcel is a big retro café, just taken from the beginning of the last century is. The decoration is a real pleasure of eyes: watch over advertisements metallic panels, foldaway seats, boxes and jars … Armchairs and seats have the patina and the comfort of the furniture of this period.

Open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:00 pm to midnight Our philosophy: a short card, fresh products, a chef who sublimates the flavors and the presentation... In this atypical and wooded frame, you can benefit of live concerts and of Dj the weekends an invitation the journey!

With breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, there is something for everyone. In a simple and warm setting, (re) discover our pastry classics and other delicacies available only at our cafe. For lunch, there is a selection of quiches, revisited croque-monsieur, and toast with various toppings, all accompanied by baby leaf salads and roasted seeds. Tea is prepared according to the rules of the art to preserve the best of the tea leaf, it comes from the Parisian house Kodama. Brunch will be available soon, served on Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

On the island Saint-Louis, come to have a break in a typical bar, in a warm but courteous atmosphere, come to eat a rib steak, a Berthillon ice-cream or a just man have a drink between friends

Laurent Delarbre, age 39, one of the Best Workers of France 2004, was until now at the head of the Café) de la Paix where he knew how to develop an at the same time creative and rigorous cooking. This clermontois begins as apprentice to the Beautiful Miller to Royat in 1991.

Moored on the Autonomous Port of Paris on banks of the Seine, The LIBERTALIA is a Lounge Boat-restaurant club bar, trend where get involved user-friendliness, festivity and good mood.

Lagunaires former stations of the annees 20, reserved for the users of vaporetti in Venice, the floating kiosks(pavilions) were restored and set up on the Seine for your pleasure. Certainly to classify among the most beautiful and the most original places of Paris.

Choose at first the color of your room according to your desires. Enter an uncluttered space, dive into a cosy bed and take advantage of the comfort and the good be of the Pullman Paris Bercy. Since the big plate glass windows Paris is in your feet

A welcome well-kept and personalized in a sophisticated frame waits you to the hotel Devillas, for 3 stars, in the 5th district of Paris.

The hotel Lounge Bar Paris is situated at the heart of the Marais and in a few minutes on foot of Notre-Dame. The hotel Duo marries perfectly the contemporary style and the design.

Situated at the heart of the historic district of Marais, in pedestrian zone, a few steps away from the Hall of city, Notre-Dame, Carnavalet museums, Picasso and the Louvre, the holy Merry hotel, 3 stars, the old presbytery of the church Saint-Merry

Situated at the heart of the Parisian party, the district Mouffetard in the 5th district will plunge you in centuries of history and into the excitement of a district in the trading alleys, to restaurants and in the bars in the typical charm.

Esmeralda is doubtless one of the most original hotels of the capital. Created more than 60 years ago in a building of the XVIIth century, it bears the name of the gypsy which, by its grace illuminates Victor Hugo's novel.

Situated on the Left bank, in the Latin Quarter and in front of Sainte Chapelle, the Hotel les Rives de Notre-Dame is right in the heart of romantic Paris: all the charm for which you wish of a hotel of the city center. Only 10 rooms, which give all onto the cathedral of Notre-Dame and the Seine.

L'Hôtel de l'Espérance welcomes you warmly in the Vth district of Paris. It's a small charming hotel and of peace of mind, just a step from the street Mouffetard. It is one of the most picturesque places of the Latin Quarter.

Situated between the Louvre and the Island of the City where dominate the towers of Notre-Dame, just a step from the Bridge of Arts and the Pont Neuf, The Relay of the Louvre welcomes you in the most attaching districts of Paris, where the history of the capital began.

Excellent bedding (gold XL 200). Any rooms equipped with bathroom and toilet, most of the refrigerator and the telephone.