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Self Guided Walks in Paris |
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1 - Louvre - Les Halles - Pompidou Centre - Marais - Ile St Louis
- Notre Dame
A varied walk starting at the Louvre, passing and visiting the two
largest churches in Paris, the two islands in the middle of the Seine,
a taster of the Marais district and three of the most visited attractions
in Paris - Louvre, Pompidou Centre & Notre Dame.
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2- Louvre - Tuilleries Gardens - Champs Elysees - Arc de Triomphe
The classic short walk in the centre of Paris. A walk through the
Louvre Palace, the Tuilleries gardens beyond to the Place de Concorde
and then up the Champs Elysees to finish at the Arc de Triomphe.
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3 - The Passages (Shopping Arcades of Paris)
Starting at the Palais Royal, a walk through several old shopping
arcades/galleries with small independent shops to interest everyone
from exclusive shoe shops to second hand books. Option to conclude
walk with a visit to the main department stores of Paris or the largest
market at Puce de St Ouen.
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4 - Statue of Liberty - Trocadero - Eiffel Tower - Invalides (Tomb
of Napoleon)
A walk that is seldom out of sight of the Eiffel Tower. Starts at
the replica of the Statue of Liberty donated to the USA by the French
government. River, garden and cemetery walks to the outstanding view
of the Eiffel Tower at Trocadero. Conclude after visit to the Eiffel
Tower with a visit to Invalides including military museums, churches
and Napoleon's tomb.
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5 - A Stroll Around The Left Bank / Latin Quarter
A longish walk passing through all the main points of interest on
the left bank, in and around the Latin Quarter. Starting at the Luxembourg
Palace, meandering through St Germain, the left bank itself and the
Latin Quarter including the Sorbonne and Pantheon. Walk ends at the
Jardin des Plantes after a taster of the 'authentic' parts of the
Latin Quarter with few visitors.
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6 - A Walk Around Montmartre & Pigalle
Montmartre, on a low hill just north of the centre and one of the
most visited parts of Paris. The walk starts near Pigalle with visits
to Montmartre Cemetery and Moulin Rouge theatre before guiding you
through the less visited parts of Montmartre to Sacre Coeur church.
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7 - Along
The St Martin Canal to Parc de La Villette Science/Industry Park
An offbeat walk of about an hour along the St Martin Canal out to
the huge science and industry park and museums at La Villette..
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8- Pere Lachaise Cemetery to Parc des Buttes Chaumont via Parc Belleville
Pere Lachaise cemetery has become one of the most visited attractions
in Paris. Supplement your visit with a short walk to Parc des Buttes
Chaumont, developed from old quarries we think this is one of the
best urban parks in the world. Walk is via Parc Belleville with great
views of the City Centre.
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9 - A Walk Along A Disused Railway Line From Bastille to the Paris
Zoo
Historic Bastille used to have a railway station. Now closed down
the old railway line has been turned into a linear urban park. A great
'breather' in your itinerary taking you to the Paris Zoo in the Bois
de Vincennes
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10 - Versailles
Chateau Versailles is outside Paris, but can be visited with ease
by the independent visitor. This walk supplements your visit to the
Chateau with a structure so you get the most out of the landscaped
extensive gardens.
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