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Walking Paris : Thirty Original Walks In and Around Paris | 
 enlarge | Author: Gilles Desmons
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 148884
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0844201413
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.436104839
EAN: 9780844201412
ASIN: 0844201413
Publication Date: February 11, 1999
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Product Description
Join this magical tour of Paris, and discover the keys to unlock some its most fascinating secrets. The French capital grew outward over the ages in concentric circles from the Ile de la Cite. Follow the author along the boulevards and avenues as he points out famous sights as well as unusual corners and hidden delights en route. His tour is rich in historical background, intriguing anecdotes, and tips on cafes and places to rest weary feet.
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 pleasant way to amble about the great city June 5, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I found this book quite useful. I had it with me on a recent trip to Paris and took three or four of the walks. It's easy to use, accurate, informative and it definitely shows you things you might otherwise miss. On one walk through the Marais, we "discovered" a medieval library I would otherwise just walked straight past.
I suggest taking this book and another one with restaurant and hotel listings. But for people who love Paris and love to walk, this is a good buy. For more on me, and my book The Nazi Hunter: A Novelgo to www.alanelsner.com.
 Best Book on Walks in Paris - Period. April 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having already used the "Walking London" and "Walking Dublin" books, by the same publisher, with great success, we were immediately drawn to the "Walking Paris" book. Instinct guided us correctly. My wife and I just used this book over Easter 2008, and were pleasantly satisfied with the range and commentary of the walks. I have been to Paris 4 times, and each walk we took I learned so much about the history of the streets, homes, and monuments that were on the paths. In five days we were able to enjoy around a dozen walks, and as a man I found the maps very helpful. If you plan ahead you can connect the walks to stretch your time. The book also includes valuable Metro information, historical background of Paris, colorful photos, and practical hints. My wife and I both feel that our days would not have been as exciting/ informational without "Walking Paris".
At the same time we purchased "Paris Walks" by Landis et al. and were quite disappointed. For the information that **is** given the detail is phenomenal, yet for such highlights, i.e. Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, and the Louvre you will not even find an entry. On the other hand, for a small yet historical restaurant such as Maxim's, you will find over 2 pages of information. This was not our style, but made a good compliment. That is why we think "Walking Paris" is the best.
We will continue to purchase from this publisher for other cities we travel to. You will not be disappointed.
 Boring!!! August 7, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you're only interested in who built a particular building and when and in what style, then you'll love this book. But in my mind, only an architectural history buff would like it. It's just a list of information, few cultural references, nothing interesting, it's very boring.
great walking guide with glitches May 13, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
My girlfriend and I did about a third of the walks in this book while visiting Paris at Easter.
Overall, a very good guide that points out both the expected and unexpected sites of interest on the
walk. The maps sometimes have glitches, so on every walk we found ourselves lost at least once.
Some walks were brilliant and informative. Walking Montmartre and the Marais, I learned a lot more about
neighborhoods I'd been in before (previously armed with a Michelin guide). The Latin Quarter walks were
a little less good but still excellent (and in the Latin Quarter, seemed to take us past all the fine bakeries).
Other walks were simply average: the Louvre to Champs Elysee and Ile St Louis. The walks were fine but
nothing in the guide made them feel special. And while I applaud the idea of trying to create a walk
from Trocadero to the Arc de Triomphe, the actual walk was rather boring.
Still, overall, the best walking guide for Paris I've encountered.
Finding Unusual Paris on Foot January 11, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
"Walking Paris" is an excellent, easy to read, easy to carry book of walks around Paris which combines both obvious tourist high spots with hidden and unspoilt and largely undiscovered Paris. It is full of fascinating background information. It also contains helpful information about good restaurants and cafes on your route."Walking Paris" really adds value and enjoyment to your trip to this fascinating and most beautiful city.
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