Paris in Stride

Paris in Stride
Author: Jessie Kanelos Weiner
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2018-03-27
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0847861252

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A local’s treasure map to the sites where Parisians know to go to be oh-so-Parisian. Finally, the “must-do, must-visit, must-see” travel list given to you by the Parisian friend you’ve been longing to have. Charmingly illustrated throughout, this practical guide will transport readers to the delightful sites and discoveries of Paris. Vibrant watercolors illustrate destinations including architectural marvels, gardens, historical highlights, cultural hubs, markets, food and wine favorites, and lots of little “je ne sais quoi’s” that make Paris so magical. Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustrations throughout, making this volume truly as practical as it is beautiful. The book features seven specially curated daylong walking tours. Winsome watercolor maps of the “promenades” with colorful icons of suggested sites guide readers through the romantic, winding Parisian streets, passing cafés, historical sights, small galleries, outdoor markets, and the kind of authentic and timeless places that one hopes to find when imagining the city. The careful artistry, insider’s musings, and approachable readability—both visually and texturally—in this book will delight and inspire tourists and armchair travelers alike.

City Walks

City Walks
Author: Christina Henry De Tessan
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2004
Genre: Paris (France)
ISBN: 9780811838436

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Frommer's 24 Great Walks in Paris

Frommer's 24 Great Walks in Paris
Author: Peter Caine
Publisher: *Frommers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-03-31
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780470228975

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Discover Paris's most colorful neighborhoods—one step at a time. Follow Frommer's for an up-close and personal look at the City of Light's most culturally rich areas, from famous places to lesser-known gems. Filled with color photos, easy-to-follow maps, clear route directions, and helpful commentary, this guide makes it easy to find your way around. Let Frommer's take you to: Historic Paris, from the Romans to the revolution and the backstreets of the Bastille Bohemian Montmartre, the haunt of artists such as Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso The Paris Meridian (The Da Vinci Code's "rose Line"), one-time rival to the Greenwich Meridian The iconic Eiffel Tower, the Bustling markets of Les Halles, and the banks of the Seine "Underground" Paris, from the Catacombs to the cemetery of Père-Lachaise

The Most Beautiful Walk in the World

The Most Beautiful Walk in the World
Author: John Baxter
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2011-05-24
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0062092057

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Thrust into the unlikely role of professional "literary walking tour" guide, an expat writer provides the most irresistibly witty and revealing tour of Paris in years. In this enchanting memoir, acclaimed author and long-time Paris resident John Baxter remembers his yearlong experience of giving "literary walking tours" through the city. Baxter sets off with unsuspecting tourists in tow on the trail of Paris's legendary artists and writers of the past. Along the way, he tells the history of Paris through a brilliant cast of characters: the favorite cafés of Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Joyce; Pablo Picasso's underground Montmartre haunts; the bustling boulevards of the late-nineteenth-century flâneurs; the secluded "Little Luxembourg" gardens beloved by Gertrude Stein; the alleys where revolutionaries plotted; and finally Baxter's own favorite walk near his home in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

A Walk in London

A Walk in London
Author: Salvatore Rubbino
Publisher: Walker
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: London (England)
ISBN: 9781406337792

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London - the perfect place for a girl and her mother to spend the day! Follow them as they alight the classic red bus and begin a whirlwind tour of some of London's most iconic land marks.

Paris Then and Now

Paris Then and Now
Author: Peter Caine
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Paris (France)
ISBN: 9781592238309

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The new compact edition of this popular Then and Now title highlights the wonderful heritage of Paris and the city as it is today. This stunning collection of unforgettable photographs showcases landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysee and areas like the Latin Quarter and Montmartre.

Paris Walks

Paris Walks
Author: Fiona Duncan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Paris (France)
ISBN: 9780957575998

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On Foot Guides present a totally new approach to walking guides. Each walk is illustrated with four full-color, aerial-view, three-dimensional maps that give readers an immediate sense of what the walk is like and what they are going to see. Lively, informative text gives accurate, discriminating descriptions of what to see and do along the way. Most walks are one to two hours in length, making them ideal for busy tourists or inquisitive locals looking to explore the more interesting neighborhoods and sites of each city. Full-color photos of top attractions round out the contents of these clear, easy-to-use guides.

Forever Paris

Forever Paris
Author: Christina Henry de Tessan
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2012-03-21
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1452104883

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Take a stroll through Édith Piaf's Belleville, dine at Napoléon's favorite restaurant, and explore the late-night haunts of Ernest Hemingway, Josephine Baker, and Pablo Picasso. From the author of the best-selling City Walks: Paris deck, this lively collection of walking adventures follows in the footsteps of more than 25 of the city's iconic former residents. Throughout, Paris is seen from the intimate vantage point of those who loved it best, from the bars where authors penned classic works to the markets and patisseries where food lovers indulged. Including photos and full-color maps throughout, each walk in this book guides visitors and locals through the city that inspired some of the world's most famous artists, writers, chefs, musicians, politicians, and more.

Time Out Book of Paris Walks

Time Out Book of Paris Walks
Author: Andrew White
Publisher: Time Out Guides
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1999
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

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A collection of twenty-five walks in the streets and parks of Paris. Maps are included with the text, with listings of restaurants, cafes, shops, and bars.

Walks Through Lost Paris

Walks Through Lost Paris
Author: Leonard Pitt
Publisher: Counterpoint Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2006
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781593761035

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A full-color traveler's volume outlines four walking tours through some of its most significant historical areas, offering insight into how specific regions and buildings have changed, in a resource that provides specific coverage of the work of Georges-Eugne Haussmann. Original.