Running in Paris/Berlin

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I will be over in Europe this summer and would like to run in the morning. I thought in Paris, and
Berlin, it might be a nice way to see the neighborhood. Any recommendations on what to do or not
to do? I have no lodging yet, so have some flexibility in which neighborhood to stay.

Paris will probably be quite hot for running, so make sure you get out early. Pollution will also
certainly be higher than in Berlin (where it's also colder). I recall Parisian streets are cleaned
with water in the morning - best to choose a park, I imagine. I also remember that the streets start
to get full around 7 o'clock.

Berlin... never was awake early in the morning when in Berlin. ;-) Still, I guess running there will
be much easier to do. I wonder if there's enough space to run a bit close to the Reichstag and Unter
den Linden? Though that's certainly not an economical area for accomodation. Might be a nice way to
start the day, though, if it's really early and life hasn't woken up yet.

HTH,

Ralph

Tom I said:

I will be over in Europe this summer and would like to run in the morning. I thought in Paris, and
Berlin, it might be a nice way to see the neighborhood. Any recommendations on what to do or not
to do? I have no lodging yet, so have some flexibility in which neighborhood to stay.

For urban running you can run along the Seine reasonably comfortably, or in the major parks. Paris
streets are not well suited to running, however; sidewalks are generally narrow and the roads
themselves too dangerous.

Take a look at a map to select an area either near the river or a park.

Larry

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Larry Finch

N 40° 53' 47" W 74° 03' 56"

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I will be over in Europe this summer and would like to run in the morning. I thought in Paris, and
Berlin, it might be a nice way to see the neighborhood. Any recommendations on what to do or not
to do? I have no lodging yet, so have some flexibility in which neighborhood to stay.

Thanks.

Tom I [email hidden]

The Tuilleries are good for running in Paris, I expect that the Seine woudl not be bad, but a large
park is better as one can run on dirt instead fo concrete.

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Any recommendations on what to do or not to do? I have no lodging yet, so have some flexibility in
which neighborhood to

Running, voluntarily? I haven't done that since my school days. 🙂 Anyway, concerning Berlin: It
depends on the neighbourhood of course. If you're somewhere in the vicinity of the city centre
(which is a rather broad concept in Berlin), the Tiergarten is probably the most obvious. You start
in the western city, through the Tiergarten, and end up in the eastern city, or vice versa.

If you choose your hotel in the outskirts (which I'd recommend), e.g. in the Southwest, or
Southeast towards Potsdam, there are large lake/forest districts, and quiet suburban neighbourhoods
of various styles. Have a look at a (complete) city map to see where the greenest areas are located
in the Berlin

Regards

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In Paris, Bois De Boulogne a great place to run. Also along the North bank of the Seine (right
bank), early in the morning before traffic, great views of Paris. I stayed near the Latin quarter,
took metro to Bois de Boulogne (Porte Maillot). Run through Bois de Boulogne - lots of joggers - to
Porte d'Auteuil. From there to the Seine passing Roland-Garros where the French Open tennis
competition was just held. Stay on the right bank (or North) back into Paris, you will see all the
main sites in Paris, a good path by the Seine.

Also many joggers at Jardin de Luxembourg.

Running on the streets in Paris, is generally not much fun, the traffic noise and high sidewalks get
very tedious. Good place to stay is the Latin quarter. this on a Sunday morning about 7am, traffic
was minimal in Paris.

--mikeb

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I will be over in Europe this summer and would like to run in the morning. I thought in Paris, and
Berlin, it might be a nice way to see the neighborhood. Any recommendations on what to do or not to
do? I have no lodging yet, so have some flexibility in which neighborhood to stay.

Thanks.

Tom I [email hidden]

I was in Paris a couple of months ago. Try running in the Jardin du Luxembourg. It's very beautiful
scenery to run through.

Joe

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Quoted message said:

I will be over in Europe this summer and would like to run in the morning. I thought in Paris, and
Berlin, it might be a nice way to see the neighborhood. Any recommendations on what to do or not
to do? I have no lodging yet, so have some flexibility in which neighborhood to stay.

Thanks.

Tom I [email hidden]

Well morning runs avoids the terrible smog in those places.

In order to avoid getting lost, run in a well marked place like a river bank or park. Carry a map
and cab fare in case you do get lost.

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I will be over in Europe this summer and would like to run in the morning. I thought in Paris, and
Berlin, it might be a nice way to see the neighborhood. Any recommendations on what to do or not
to do? I have no lodging yet, so have some flexibility in which neighborhood to stay.

Thanks.

Tom I [email hidden]

Don't know about Berlin but Paris is a beautiful city to run in, especially on the streets along the
Seine. But the problem is there are so many roads to cross it's difficult to keep up a good pace
(and don't do what I did recently and head off into a motor-vehicles-only tunnel!). You can also run
along the banks of the river but the surface tends to be quite varied from regular tarmac to bumpy
cobble stones. There are some open areas & parks around the Eiffel Tower which should be better than
the streets.

You'll love Paris whatever you do!

Wolfgang Schwanke said:

Anyway, concerning Berlin: It depends on the neighbourhood of course. If you're somewhere in the
vicinity of the city centre (which is a rather broad concept in Berlin), the Tiergarten is
probably the most obvious.

I'll agree that Tiergarten is great to run in (and I've done it! Ha! 😉 ). It's a largish park smack
in the city center - something like the Central Park of Berlin. Lots of shady little dirt paths,
etc. Plus, starting there, lots of attractions are nearby, like the Brandenburger Tor, the new
Reichstag, etc.

Berlin kicks major butt. Enjoy it.

cheers, nina

Paris and Brussels both have major public inline skatings nights, when roads are blocked by the
police and escorts keep everything running smoothly. Good reports about both.

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In Paris, Bois De Boulogne a great place to run. Also along the North bank of the Seine (right
bank), early in the morning before traffic, great

views

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of Paris. I stayed near the Latin quarter, took metro to Bois de Boulogne (Porte Maillot). Run
through Bois de Boulogne - lots of joggers - to

Porte

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d'Auteuil. From there to the Seine passing Roland-Garros where the French Open tennis competition
was just held. Stay on the right bank (or North)

back

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into Paris, you will see all the main sites in Paris, a good path by the

Seine.

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Also many joggers at Jardin de Luxembourg.

Running on the streets in Paris, is generally not much fun, the traffic

noise

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and high sidewalks get very tedious. Good place to stay is the Latin

quarter.

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this on a Sunday morning about 7am, traffic was minimal in Paris.

--mikeb

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I will be over in Europe this summer and would like to run in the

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I thought in Paris, and Berlin, it might be a nice way to see the neighborhood. Any
recommendations on what to do or not to do? I have no lodging yet, so have some flexibility in
which neighborhood to stay.

Thanks.

Tom I [email hidden]