"Paris is best seen on foot-and better still with a witty, worldly guide. In Paris on Foot, prize-winning author and longtime Parisian John Baxter leads twelve unforgettable walks through the City of Light. Follow in the footsteps of Hemingway, Picasso and Colette. Explore the boulevards of revolutionaries, philosophers cafes, and pastry legends patisseries. Along the way, Baxter reveals the secret corners, scandalous stories, and cultural gems that even Parisians overlook. Whether youre a first-time visitor or a seasoned flaneur, these walks will change how you see Paris-one cobblestone at a time"-- Provided by publisher."Paris is a city made for walkers. One can cross it on foot from Montmartre to Montparnasse in half a day - but why would you want to, when there are so many intriguing distractions, from cafes, restaurants and boutiques to museums, galleries, and sites associated with twenty centuries of history? In Paris on Foot, prize-winning travel author John Baxter, a thirty-five-year resident in the city, shares for the first time his favorite promenades around Paris; the hidden gems known only to someone who has explored every lane and square.

With the help of these twelve itineraries, illuminated by Johns reminiscences and insights, you will experience a Paris only the seasoned traveler knows. Itineraries include: A Promenade in the Luxembourg Gardens; Paris On a Plate: A Gourmet Walk; The Montmartre of Artists and the Montmartre of Revolution; Montparnasse and its Hidden Face; Sacred Places: From Notre-Dame to the Pantheon; Paris Imprisoned: Occupation and Liberation 1940/44; From Opera to the Louvre: Five Centuries of Culture"-- Provided by publisher.