Travel Guide to Bassin de la Villette

Getting There

• Metro

  To reach Bassin de la Villette by Metro, first locate the nearest Metro station. You can take Line 7 or Line 7bis. Get on at any station that connects with these lines, such as Châtelet or Gare de l'Est. If you are on Line 7, head towards La Courneuve - 8 Mai 1945. If you are on Line 7bis, go towards Pré Saint-Gervais. Disembark at the 'Jaurès' station. From there, exit the station and walk towards the Bassin, which is about a 5-minute walk. Head northeast on Avenue de la République, then turn left onto Rue de la Villette, and continue until you reach the water's edge.

• Bus

  You can also take a bus to reach Bassin de la Villette. Look for Bus Line 48 or Bus Line 75. If you are near the Gare de Lyon, take Bus 75 towards Gare de l'Est. Get off at the 'Laumière' stop. From there, it’s a short walk to the Bassin. Walk northeast on Rue de la Laumière, then turn left onto Rue de la Villette, and you will find the Bassin de la Villette ahead.

• Walking

  If you are already in the 19th arrondissement or nearby, you can walk to the Bassin de la Villette. For example, if you are near Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, exit the park and head south on Rue Manin, then turn right onto Rue de la Villette. Continue straight until you reach the Bassin. It should take about 20 minutes of leisurely walking.

• Bicycle

  Paris has a bike-sharing system called Vélib'. You can rent a bicycle from a nearby station and ride towards Bassin de la Villette. If you are starting from the city center, head north towards the 19th arrondissement. Follow the bike lanes along the Canal de l'Ourcq, and you'll arrive at the Bassin de la Villette in approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on your starting point.