France · 2026 itinerary
Pantin 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Pantin: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
A wide, open park along the Ourcq Canal. Good for picnics, jogging, or just watching canal traffic. Has play areas for kids and clean public toilets.
🕐 Open 24 hours; gates locked at dusk
Free entry💡 Bring your own blanket; benches fill up fast on sunny weekends. The café kiosk does decent coffee but closes at 5pm.
Hotels near Parc Stalingrad →A restored 12th-century church with striking modern stained glass by artist Gérard Collin-Thiébaut. The combination of old stone and bold colour is genuinely arresting.
🕐 Mon–Sat 9am–12pm, 2pm–6pm; Sun 10am–12pm, 3pm–6pm
Free entry💡 Check the noticeboard outside for occasional free classical concerts. Visit late afternoon for best light through the windows.
Hotels near Église Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois de Pantin →Rang · ££
Cannibale Café · ££
Deeper Into Pantin
Two weekly markets: Wednesday and Sunday mornings at Place de la Libération. Fresh produce, cheese, seafood, and second-hand books. Lively, local, not touristy.
🕐 Wed 8am–1pm; Sun 8am–1:30pm
💡 Go early Sunday for the best bread from the mobile baker. Bring cash; some stalls don’t take cards.
A paved path running alongside the canal from Pantin centre towards Paris. Flat, well-lit, and popular with cyclists and walkers. Passes under graffiti-covered bridges and past moored barges.
🕐 Open 24 hours
💡 Walk east towards Bobigny for quieter stretches with herons and kingfishers. The path is part of the Paris greenway network.
Avé Maria
Louloute
Final Favourites & Departure
An independent cinema with two screens showing art-house, classic, and foreign films. Tickets are €5–7, cheaper than Paris. Cosy bar and occasional Q&As with di
💡 Wednesday matinees are €4.50. Check their website for free exhibition evenings in the upstairs gallery space.
Le Café des Anges
Le Cyrano
Getting Around Pantin
Buy a single ticket at CDG RER machine. Change at Gare du Nord to Metro Line 5 towards Place d'Italie, then ride 5 stops to Église de Pantin. The hotel is a 7-min walk from the station.
Use this if arriving from Gare du Nord or central Paris. Tram T3b runs along the periphery — stops at Porte de Pantin and connects to Line 7 for nearby stops. Not directly from CDG but handy for multi-leg trips.
Book a fixed-rate taxi at CDG terminal kiosks to avoid surge pricing. Uber is cheaper if you walk to the pickup zones — €45 typical.
Bus 350 terminates at Porte de Pantin. From there, take Metro Line 7 two stops to Pantin. Cheapest option but slow in traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Pantin?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Parc Stalingrad and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Pantin?
See our full best time to visit Pantin guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include Hôtel du Canal, Au royal Pantin, Le New Provencal. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.