# From Bastille to the water: Arsenal and Canal Saint-Martin

> The Paris-Arsenal marina, Opéra Bastille, Promenade plantée and the Canal Saint-Martin: a waterside walk starting 200 m from Hôtel de la Herse d'Or.

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Published: 2026-10-17  
Updated: 2026-11-12

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# From Bastille to the water: Arsenal and Canal Saint-Martin

Bastille is also a gateway to the water. A few minutes from the hotel, the Arsenal marina and the Canal Saint-Martin offer a quieter, greener side of Paris.

## The Paris-Arsenal marina

Right next to Place de la Bastille, the Arsenal basin is a marina for pleasure boats, linking the Seine to the Canal Saint-Martin. Gardens line its banks: a good place for a walk or a picnic, 200 m from the hotel.

## Opéra Bastille

On the square itself, Opéra Bastille opened in 1989. Even if you don't attend a performance, its modern façade is part of the character of the square. See also our guide to [Bastille and the Promenade plantée](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/bastille-and-the-promenade-plantee).

## The Canal Saint-Martin

From the basin, the canal runs underground beneath boulevard Richard-Lenoir, then comes out into the open further north, with its iron footbridges, locks and tree-lined quays. It is a favourite spot of Parisians for strolling and sitting on the bank. Line 5 from Bastille takes you there in a few stops.

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## A simple plan

- Morning: Bastille market (on market days) and the Arsenal marina.
- Lunch: a picnic by the water or a table near [Bastille](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/where-to-eat-near-bastille).
- Afternoon: the canal, then back by line 5 or on foot.

**From the hotel.** Bastille is about 200 m away, so this walk starts almost at the door. Opening hours and prices change: check each venue's official website before you go.

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I get from the hotel to the Arsenal marina?**

On foot, via Place de la Bastille, 200 m from the hotel.

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## Also read

- [One day in Le Marais](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/one-day-in-the-marais)
- [Bastille, a square full of history](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/bastille-and-the-promenade-plantee)
- [Where to eat near the hotel](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/where-to-eat-near-bastille)
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