Walking Paris - Gilles Desmons

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.