A Paris Walk Everyone In the Family Will Love- 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.

If you like this blog post, you’ll love our super informative blog: Paris With Kids Itinerary. It’s also available in a handy, convenient PDF file ($15) for your device. You’ll find all the details you need for each day including worthwhile stops along the way to each location, travel time between destinations, the best family-friendly attractions, helpful tips, labeled maps, and the best lodging/dining choices.

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Map Of The Berges de Seine

Map of Les Berges de Seine. Courtesy of Openstreetmaps.org and annotated.

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.

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.

Start Your Walk at the Eiffel Tower

Children ride a vintage carousel with horse-shaped seats under a metal canopy. Some children are standing nearby, and trees are visible in the background. The scene is sunny, suggesting a lively and pleasant outdoor atmosphere.
The hand-cranked carousel at Champs de Mars Park near 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.

If interested in discovering more fun playgrounds in Paris, see our blog “Your Kids Will Love These Playgrounds in Paris!”

Or to view our full 7 day itinerary, check out Paris With Kids (a 7 day itinerary).

A playground in a park with children climbing on a play structure featuring slides and a bridge. The Eiffel Tower is visible in the background. It's a sunny day with bare trees surrounding the area.
Playground At Champs de Mars Park Near the Eiffel Tower

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.

A map showing the area near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, highlighting the location of Pont de l'Alma, Batobus Station, and the entrance to Les Berges de Seine. Directions to walk behind the Eiffel Tower and go down stairs by Pont de l'Iéna are noted.
Location of Les Berges de Seine walkway in relation to the Eiffel Tower. Map courtesy of Openstreetmaps.org and annotated.

Walk Along Les Berges de Seine

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.

Tip: The beginning of the walk is a great photo op with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Pathway along the Seine River with trees and green fencing. A sign indicates directions for pedestrians and cyclists. A bridge and cloudy sky are visible in the background.
Entrance to Berges de Seine

A row of bicycles is parked on the left side of a pathway, with colorful flower patterns painted on the ground. Two people jog on the right side under a cloudy sky, with trees and buildings in the background.
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.

  • An ornate bridge with elaborate lamp posts and decorative sculptures spans a wide river. The sky is overcast, and there are buildings and bare trees visible in the background.
  • Two children climb a playground wall mimicking rock climbing, with one child on a triangular climbing structure and the other scaling the wall. The setting is urban, with a large stone wall in the background featuring a sign.
  • A family walks along a cobblestone street near the Seine River in Paris. The scene includes the ornate Pont Alexandre III bridge, with its golden sculptures and lampposts, and a riverside bistro in the background.
  • A man and a child walk along a riverside path, passing a moored sailing ship. The sky is cloudy, and a bridge is visible in the distance.

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.

This essentially allows 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.

A glass-covered riverboat is docked at a quay in Paris, with people boarding. A bridge spans the water in the background. A small ticket booth and a French flag are visible nearby.
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

Final Thoughts

This is a great way to explore the city, especially with kids who may not be up for lots of museums and lines at tourist sites. Remember to take your time and enjoy the sights and sounds of Paris!

If you like this blog post, you’ll love our super informative blog: Paris With Kids Itinerary. It’s also available in a handy, convenient PDF file ($15) for your device. You’ll find all the details you need for each day including worthwhile stops along the way to each location, travel time between destinations, the best family-friendly attractions, helpful tips, labeled maps, and the best lodging/dining choices.

Happy Trails! – Amy

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