On your next trip to Paris, we should not only look at it as a mere place to visit and look at, but also at a place from which we can learn from. As it is one of the cultural capitals of the Western World, we may as well learn something about French culture as well so we can take something home more than a souvenir. In order to do this, engaging in Paris cultural walks may be something on order.
Walking through the city of Paris is incomparable, not only in what you may be able to see but the amount of money you can save as well. Of course this is only all possible if you are in good health to walk and are able to. Walking through the city will let you access many places not available to automobiles. Before you do start your walk plan first by finding a point of reference.
In the case of the city of Paris, the best point of reference will be the river Seine. This is because more often than not those who know Paris will always ask you whether you have visited the Seine or not. It only makes sense therefore that this will be your geographical reference for any walks you will plan. It is good to know that a majority of the cultural sites are situated very closely to the river Seine.
A cultural walking tour of the city will take you a good part of half a day complete and should always include some must see places to let you have a taste of the city of lights that everyone should know. Do not take a set tour as these set tours only let you walk by areas rather than really visit them.
A good place to start your walk will be the Eiffel Tower, an iconic and eternal symbol of this fine city. Once you have been up and down the tower start a 2km walk to the Grand Palais via Quai Branly. You will cross the Seine at Pont De l'Alma, or the Alma Bridge, which is an 1854 commemoration of the Crimean War. A little further on you will pass the dock for the open deck river boat tours at Batoux Mouches.
A museum and exhibition hall rolled into one, make most use of your visit here by looking at the current exhibits which change regularly to showcase not only French culture but international ones as well. Once you are done here start your walk towards the Louvre.
When you are done with Grand Palais keep walking another 2.2 km on towards the Louvre. On the way you will reach the Place de la Concord, a major square that covers a huge 21.3 hectares. A little further on you will pass by Musee de L'Orangerie, an impressionist and post impressionist art museum that has been around since 1852.
Once you reach the Louvre you will be in a totally different cultural walk again, as you will navigate through the complex that is the largest museum in the world. It takes a full 75 days to cover the Louvre so it is best to plan your route online ahead so you can make the most use of your time while you are there.
Walking through the city of Paris is incomparable, not only in what you may be able to see but the amount of money you can save as well. Of course this is only all possible if you are in good health to walk and are able to. Walking through the city will let you access many places not available to automobiles. Before you do start your walk plan first by finding a point of reference.
In the case of the city of Paris, the best point of reference will be the river Seine. This is because more often than not those who know Paris will always ask you whether you have visited the Seine or not. It only makes sense therefore that this will be your geographical reference for any walks you will plan. It is good to know that a majority of the cultural sites are situated very closely to the river Seine.
A cultural walking tour of the city will take you a good part of half a day complete and should always include some must see places to let you have a taste of the city of lights that everyone should know. Do not take a set tour as these set tours only let you walk by areas rather than really visit them.
A good place to start your walk will be the Eiffel Tower, an iconic and eternal symbol of this fine city. Once you have been up and down the tower start a 2km walk to the Grand Palais via Quai Branly. You will cross the Seine at Pont De l'Alma, or the Alma Bridge, which is an 1854 commemoration of the Crimean War. A little further on you will pass the dock for the open deck river boat tours at Batoux Mouches.
A museum and exhibition hall rolled into one, make most use of your visit here by looking at the current exhibits which change regularly to showcase not only French culture but international ones as well. Once you are done here start your walk towards the Louvre.
When you are done with Grand Palais keep walking another 2.2 km on towards the Louvre. On the way you will reach the Place de la Concord, a major square that covers a huge 21.3 hectares. A little further on you will pass by Musee de L'Orangerie, an impressionist and post impressionist art museum that has been around since 1852.
Once you reach the Louvre you will be in a totally different cultural walk again, as you will navigate through the complex that is the largest museum in the world. It takes a full 75 days to cover the Louvre so it is best to plan your route online ahead so you can make the most use of your time while you are there.
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