Paris is a city made for walkers. One can cross is on foot from Montmartre to Montparnasse in half a day – but why would you want to, when there are so many intriguing distractions, from cafes, restaurants and boutiques to museums, galleries, and sites associated with twenty centuries of history? In Paris on Foot, prize-winning travel author John Baxter, a thirty-five-year resident in the city, shares for the first time his favorite promenades around Paris; the hidden gems known only to someone who has explored every lane and square. With the help of these twelve itineraries, illuminated by John’s reminiscences and insights, you will experience a Paris only the seasoned traveler knows. Itineraries include: A Promenade in the Luxembourg Gardens; Paris On a Plate: A Gourmet Walk. The Montmartre of Artists and the Montmartre of Revolution; Montparnasse and its Hidden Face; Sacred Places: From Notre-Dame to the Panth? on; Paris Imprisoned: Occupation and Liberation 1940/44; From Op? ra to the Louvre: Five Centuries of Culture.
Author: John Baxter
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Museyon
Published: 08/01/2025
Pages: 416
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 6.00h x 4.20w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781940842752
Language: English
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