Luxembourg – Observatoire – Parc Montsouris Loop
- Distance
- 8.84km
- Elevation
- +—m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best season
- Apr — Oct
- Soul quality
- Flow5.2
- Luxembourg Gardens0.0km
- 2Luxembourg observatoire montsouris4.4km
- High point · +33 m4.5km
- Back to the start8.8km
From the north side of the Luxembourg, run south through the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs past the Observatoire fountain and the Paris Observatory to circle Parc Montsouris, then return to the garden. Convenient from St. Germain and Saint-Sulpice; RER Cité Universitaire serves Montsouris. Garden gates follow seasonal hours; the boulevards between the parks have crossings.
Move at the pace your breath still writes sentences in.
Foot-routed public paths; steps, kerbs, crossings and temporary closures may occur. Wheelchair and cycle access have not been surveyed. Follow local signs; garden paths may prohibit cycling.
- WaterCarry water; fountain availability has not been checked.
- BenchesGarden and riverside seating may be available; no fixed rest-point interval is promised.
- ToiletsCheck current public toilet locations before setting out.
- ShadeMixed tree cover and exposed paved sections.
- Rest pointsPause clear of the running line, crossings and shared cycle paths.
From the north side of the Luxembourg, run south through the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs past the Observatoire fountain and the Paris Observatory to circle Parc Montsouris, then return to the garden. Convenient from St. Germain and Saint-Sulpice; RER Cité Universitaire serves Montsouris. Garden gates follow seasonal hours; the boulevards between the parks have crossings.