These handy, take-along walking guides--filled with essential maps,
inspirational photos, and insider tips--showcase the world's great
cities in a practical, streamlined, itinerary-driven format.
The best way to appreciate the city is to walk: it is only on foot that
you can explore the lively districts in all their variety and diversity.
This volume offers 14 itineraries that will guide you step by step to
the most hidden and picturesque corners of Paris. The "Whirlwind Tour"
section includes ideas for visiting the entire city in one day or in a
weekend, enjoying a solo trip or a family visit with children. The walks
through the city, from the Tour Eiffel and Les Invalides to Place du
Châtelet and Les Halles, touch on each of the points of interest on the
map. The more detailed descriptions offer interesting information about
the museums and other sites, including the Cathédrale de Notre-Dame de
Paris, the Musée du Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe.
Decidedly Parisian, the guide introduces the reader to the more unusual
aspects of the city's culture, such as haute couture, art, theatre, and
the best of local life, from street markets to minor museums and visits
to architectural peculiarities.