Paris on Foot: John Baxter's Insider Guide

By John Baxter

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CVTGVLDL
• ISBN13: 9781940842752
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Museyon
• Length: 416 Pages