Organized by the Comité de la randonnée pédestre de Paris, the Panamées, free cultural itineraries, take you on themed walks across the capital. On April 17, 2025, get ready for a unique experience, this time featuring the capital’s splendid clocks.
A free itinerary around Parisian clocks
Departing from the Musée d’Orsay quay, participants will enjoy a three-hour urban exploration. Accessible to all levels, this 7.5 km walk takes in the capital’s historic gems, offering a festive escapade between the Musée d’Orsay and the Gare Saint-Lazare, the two ends of an exciting route.
The Comité départemental de la randonnée pédestre has specially designed this itinerary around the capital’s clocks. You’ll be able to stroll through the streets of the city, punctuated by unexpected discoveries and anecdotes about the history of these emblematic places. The finish line, scheduled for around 10pm, in front of the Saint-Lazare train station, will offer a fitting conclusion to this nocturnal exploration, thanks to the work l’Heure de tous by Armand Fernandez.
The Panamées, organized on the third Thursday of every month since 2004, are a true immersion in Parisian culture. Accessible to all, these walks are also entirely free! Each month, a famous person or a different theme adds a new dimension to the experience, transforming a simple walk into a captivating cultural adventure.
So, whether you’re a long-time resident or a short-lived visitor, the Panamées offer a unique perspective on Paris and its festive illuminations. With comfortable shoes on your feet, get ready to lose yourself in the magic of Parisian lights on this unforgettable cultural tour.
La Panamée – Clocks of Paris – April 17, 2025 – Departure from the quay under the Musée d’Orsay