Paris: The Triumphal Arch

Paris
The Triumphal Arch
Distance: About 4.5 miles, 7km, round trip
Start and Finish: Tuileries Metro Station

Want a way to experience the grand shopping avenue of the Champs- Elysées without spending the money? Make it your jogging course while being able to enjoy the Tuileries Gardin and making a pass in front of the Grand Palais. There is an arch at each end of the run so that you always have a target to keep you going; the Arc de Carrousel overlooking the Tuileries and the Arc de Triomphe at the top of the hill, ordered by Napoleon a monument to the army.

- From the Tuileries station, run to the middle of the gardens and turn right towards place de la Concorde.
- After the square, on the right, cross into and go through the Champs-Élysée Garden. You’ll see the Palais de l’Élysée on the right.
- Turn left on Av. De Marigny and pass around the side of the Grand Palais.
- On Av. F D Roosevelt, turn right onto R François Premier. At the pretty square with a fountain, turn left and stop for the chapel Notre-Dame de la Consolation.
- Go back to Franois and turn left up to Montaigne (there are lots of fancy shops here). Make a right and run back towards the Champs-Elysées. There is a roundabout and you’ll be able to see the Arc de Triomphe from here, which is your next mark.
- Once you reach the other arch, do a loop around to take in the details and then you’re ready to make your way back. Arch to arch, the triumph is finishing with a full pocketbook.

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Paris: River Run

Paris
River Run
Distance: 8 miles, 12.9km
Start and Finish: Bastille Métro Station
Elevation Range: 51m / 167ft

This is a beautiful run starting from Bastille, going 3.5mi south along the Seine, north to Arc de Triomphe, then back to Bastille along the Seine. In early evening, from along the water's edge, this run has spectacular views of the city that aren't usually seen from the busy streets above. You'll be able to see the Notre Dame from a point of view that usually only the locals take advantage of and pass by evening picnickers as they enjoy a good glass of wine to wind down the day.


- Starting at the Bastille Métro Station, take Blvd Henri IV down across the Pont de Sully. From there you'll find the pedestrian path that goes along the water on a lower level than the regular street.
- Follow the river all the way until the l'Alma bridge which is a little over 3 miles down. When you cross, take Av. Marceau north to the Arc.
- From there enjoy the downhill on the Champs-Elysées, through the park.
- At Place de la Concorde turn right towards the water again. Make a left at the water and follow the pedestrian path along the opposite side of the water until you get back to Blvd. Henri IV and return to the starting point.

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