The next time that you are in Paris, or La Ville Lumiere, literally the city of lights since it was the first lighted city in Europe, you may want to do more than just visit. It is best that you learn more of the culture while you are there and this can best be done by Paris cultural walks that you yourself can do.
Nothing can compare in having a walking tour of the city of Paris, and nothing can be as economical as well. Walks should be good for you if you are able of course and in good health. Going by foot through the city will let you see places that cannot be done in an auto. Before you do plan a cultural walk find a point of reference and work yourself from there.
The point of reference for walking tours in this city will be the Seine. Many will ask you on whether you have traveled or seen the Seine so it is definitely the first thing you must see or refer to. Many of the more important cultural sites are compacted in a way that is accessible to from Seine.
Put into mind that a walking cultural tour will cost you the better part of most of the day so do plan accordingly or leave early to start it. This article will show you a possible itinerary that you can do instead of you signing up for those paid walking tours that let you walk by sites only but not really entering them.
It is a good idea to start at the Eiffel Tower, the iconic symbol of this city. After taking in the sights, take a walk from the Eiffel Tower to the Grand Palais, which is about 2km via Quai Branly crossing the Seine at Pont De l'Alma. The pont is a bridge commemorating the 1854 Crimean War. You will past the dock for Bateaux Mouches for open deck boat tours if you wish.
The Grand Palais is a museum and exhibition hall rolled into one that has been around for over a century. Go inside and check out what exhibits they may have on as they change this frequently and regularly covering presentations not only on French culture but international ones as well.
After Grand Palais take a walk to the Louvre will be about a 2.2 km where you will pass Place de la Concorde, which is the a major city square that encompasses 21.3 hectares in area. Also you will pass Musee de L'Orangerie which is an art museum that specializes in impressionist and post impressionist works. This museum was built in 1852.
When you reach the Louvre, prepare for a totally different and unique cultural walk itself as you go around the world's largest museum, which according to may will take you a full 75 days to completely tour. Thus it is best that you plan a museum walkthrough online so as to make the most of your limited time once you do arrive.
Nothing can compare in having a walking tour of the city of Paris, and nothing can be as economical as well. Walks should be good for you if you are able of course and in good health. Going by foot through the city will let you see places that cannot be done in an auto. Before you do plan a cultural walk find a point of reference and work yourself from there.
The point of reference for walking tours in this city will be the Seine. Many will ask you on whether you have traveled or seen the Seine so it is definitely the first thing you must see or refer to. Many of the more important cultural sites are compacted in a way that is accessible to from Seine.
Put into mind that a walking cultural tour will cost you the better part of most of the day so do plan accordingly or leave early to start it. This article will show you a possible itinerary that you can do instead of you signing up for those paid walking tours that let you walk by sites only but not really entering them.
It is a good idea to start at the Eiffel Tower, the iconic symbol of this city. After taking in the sights, take a walk from the Eiffel Tower to the Grand Palais, which is about 2km via Quai Branly crossing the Seine at Pont De l'Alma. The pont is a bridge commemorating the 1854 Crimean War. You will past the dock for Bateaux Mouches for open deck boat tours if you wish.
The Grand Palais is a museum and exhibition hall rolled into one that has been around for over a century. Go inside and check out what exhibits they may have on as they change this frequently and regularly covering presentations not only on French culture but international ones as well.
After Grand Palais take a walk to the Louvre will be about a 2.2 km where you will pass Place de la Concorde, which is the a major city square that encompasses 21.3 hectares in area. Also you will pass Musee de L'Orangerie which is an art museum that specializes in impressionist and post impressionist works. This museum was built in 1852.
When you reach the Louvre, prepare for a totally different and unique cultural walk itself as you go around the world's largest museum, which according to may will take you a full 75 days to completely tour. Thus it is best that you plan a museum walkthrough online so as to make the most of your limited time once you do arrive.
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