Hike for January 14

Hello Walkers,

Next Wednesday, 14 January, Dominique Raveau will lead us from the very edge of Paris on a 14 km walk along the Canal de l'Ourcq. This portion of the Canal covers industrial and commercial activities in the beginning; then becomes more and more agreeable as it heads out into the country. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canal_de_l%27Ourcq

We will pass near Les Grands Moulins de Pantin, the 19th century industrial heritage, then along the banks to the Parc de la Bergère in Bobigny where we will have a picnic. The walk will finish with a visit of the Parc de Sevran where you can see amongst the trees a lot of remains of the National Gunpowder Factory's activities (operated from 1873 to 1973)..

 

Meeting point: 10.00 Fontaine aux Lions, outside of Metro line 5
Direction Bobigny P. Picasso, exit Porte de Pantin

Return will be from the station Vert Galant (zone 4) RER B at 16:03 or 16:18 or 16:30 

Buy in advance a one way ticket (Vert Galant to Paris, zone 4) or have a credit-card with you since it's the only way to buy a ticket at the RER Station.
  

It's possible to bail out in Bobigny, Metro line 5 or 2 km later in Bondy, RER E, a train every 15 min. zone 3.
RER E, direction Haussmann Saint Lazare, correspondence with RER B Gare du Nord.

Bring your rain gear, picnic lunch and water. I must draw your attention that there's not much opportunity for "technical stops" on the first part of the walk before the Parc de la Bergère.

(If you have any questions about the hike please contact Dominique on her cell phone 06 33 23 07 31. Remember all hikers need personal accident and liability insurance.)

Looking forward to a sunny Wednesday! 

All the best,
Dominique