We decided to explore some lesser known parts south of the Seine. We took the Metro to Liberté then walked through Bois de Vincennes – a pleasantly quiet wooded area:

Chateau Vincennes was at the other side:

And more importantly, a café:

From there, we got two more Metros from Vincennes to Place D’Italie, which was on our list but we couldn’t remember why!

After a bit more research, our intended destination was Butte aux Cailles, a quiet and interesting area full of shops, bars and restaurants. So time for a beer:

Then another Metro from Corvisart to Raspail.

After grabbing a sandwich for lunch, we explored Montparnasse Cemetery with surprisingly varied tombs:

We then walked to a very busy Jardin du Luxembourg:

Then on to Luxembourg station and a couple of RER trains to Pont de l’Alma, by the Seine:

Nearby was the Paris Sewer Museum. Not an obvious choice but very interesting, complete with real sewers running beneath our feet:

On our way to the Metro station, we could see the Eiffel tower, which has saved us visiting it again!

Finally a very crowded Metro train from Alma Marceau back to Republic station and a walk back to the hotel.

A nice day, but a lot of walking!