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 beats walking the city of Paris, and nothing more economical. Of course granted that you can walk and have no ambulatory handicap. Walking through the city will let you access areas that can be only seen or visited by foot rather than car. When taking a cultural walk in any city you must find a point of reference and work your ways outwards.
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.
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.
The Grand Palais to Louvre walk will be about 2.2 km in distance and you will pass by the Place De La Concord. The Place is a major Parisian square and covers a massive 21.3 hectares. After the passing through the Place de La Concord you will reach Musee de L'Orangerie, a museum that is dedicated to impressionist and post impressionist art and masterpieces that has been put up in 1852.
Louvre will of course be a cultural walk in itself as it is the largest museum in the world believe it or not. It is said that just looking at 60 seconds each at each exhibit for a 8 hours a day and you can expect to finish the entire collection in 75 days. Thus it may be a good idea to plan your exhibit tours online first.
Nothing beats walking the city of Paris, and nothing more economical. Of course granted that you can walk and have no ambulatory handicap. Walking through the city will let you access areas that can be only seen or visited by foot rather than car. When taking a cultural walk in any city you must find a point of reference and work your ways outwards.
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.
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.
The Grand Palais to Louvre walk will be about 2.2 km in distance and you will pass by the Place De La Concord. The Place is a major Parisian square and covers a massive 21.3 hectares. After the passing through the Place de La Concord you will reach Musee de L'Orangerie, a museum that is dedicated to impressionist and post impressionist art and masterpieces that has been put up in 1852.
Louvre will of course be a cultural walk in itself as it is the largest museum in the world believe it or not. It is said that just looking at 60 seconds each at each exhibit for a 8 hours a day and you can expect to finish the entire collection in 75 days. Thus it may be a good idea to plan your exhibit tours online first.
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