Canal de l'Ourcq
A canal of quays, footbridges and summer events linking the Bassin de la Villette to the eastern suburbs — a favourite local route for walking, cycling and waterside terraces, and the setting for the summer L'Été du Canal festival. Free and open all day.
- 🏛️TypeCanal · waterway
- 📍AddressQuai de la Loire / Quai de l'Oise, 75019 Paris
- 🎟️AdmissionOpen access · free
- 🕑AccessOpen access · free
- 🚇AccessMétro Jaurès (2, 5, 7bis), Laumière (5) or Ourcq (5) — along the quays
- 🗺️NearbyThe Bassin de la Villette, the Parc de la Villette and Le 104 are all on or near the canal.
Where it is — and what's around
Canal de l'Ourcq (pulsing marker) at the centre. Toggle the filters to show the heritage, restaurants and activities of the 19th — and the hotels around.