Walking Paris

by Gilles Desmons (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $5.70

  A guide to the French capital, this book provides a description of the historic Ile de la Cite which contains the history of ancient Rome among its concentric circles. The author also leads the reader along the boulevards and avenues of Paris, pointing out famous sights, accompanied by detailed information on the historical background, as well as recommended restaurants and cafes. Clear maps show the exact location of landmarks and buildings, art galleries and museums, churches, parks and gardens. In addition, 30 original walks cover nearly 100 miles of the Parisian landscape.

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $3.28

  This edition of Walking Paris , revised and updated ready for 2008, is a fascinating guide to the highways and byways of one of the world's most intriguing and romantic capital cities. Thirty meticulously planned, original walks, designed to be taken at an easy pace and allowing ample time for personal exploration, reveal Paris in all its many guises. Each walk, accompanied by a detailed route map, offers a tour of discovery: following bustling boulevards and narrow mysterious alleyways; passing well-known landmarks and places steeped in history and culture; winding along the banks of the Seine and through parks and palace gardens; and, exploring markets, squares and hidden stairways.Written by Gilles Desmons, a native Parisian who has spent many years getting to know the city by walking and absorbing its every detail, this book is the perfect introduction for the first-time visitor and a rich source of fresh delights for those already aware of the endless fascination of Paris.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1994

  $3.28

  This book takes you on a tour of the French capital, providing the keys with which to unlock some of the city's most fascinating secrets. The Ile de la Cite is Paris's historic centre from which it has grown outwards in a series of concentric circles, layers of history which begin with the Roman Arena and continue through the ages to the very contemporary Louvre pyramid. Acting as a personal guide to the most attractive quarters of the city, the author leads you along the boulevards and avenues of Paris, pointing out famous sights and revealing more unusual corners and hidden delights. Each walk is accompanied by detailed information on the historical background of the places passed en route, as well as interesting anecdotes and recommended restaurants and cafes. Clear maps show the exact location of significant landmarks and buildings, art galleries and museums, churches, parks and gardens, many of which are illustrated in full-colour photographs. In 30 original walks nearly 100 miles of Parisian landscape is unveiled.