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Walking Around: Use Your Feet
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  • CoAir13
  • By CoAir13 on May 4, 2004
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  • Walk along the Seine - Paris
    Walk along the Seine
    by CoAir13
    The best thing you can do for yourself in Paris....is walk as much as you can! We walked from our hotel in the Latin Quarter to the Eiffel Tower and back! We mapped out a plan for going there, and a different one coming back. There is so much to be missed when you take the metro or the bus. Lucky for us, the weather was beautifu!!l

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    Walking Around: COMMUNICATION
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  • pascale_paris
  • By pascale_paris on May 6, 2004
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  • when you ask a direction to someone in the street, try to write the name of the street you are looking for on a paper. Don't try to say it, because most of the time the way tourists pronounce the name of the streets is not understandable for French people. And if you have a map with you, it will be even easier to explain to you where you are and the right way to your destination. In addition, with this map people will immediately understand what you need, and they will not be suspicious (which is one the characteristic of Parisian people).

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    Walking Around: The Paris Tramway
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  • mallyak
  • By mallyak on August 16, 2008
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  • Walking Around - Paris
    by mallyak, 1 more photos
    With only one line, the T3 tram, running within Paris city limits, coverage is still limited and concerns mainly south Paris, but the Paris tramway is expected to grow in the coming years.

    You can ride the Paris tramway using regular metro tickets and passes.

    For itineraries on the Paris tramway, consult the RATP itinerary-finder page.

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    Walking Around: Cross the Seine on your feet on Pont des Arts!!!
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  • shrimp56
  • By shrimp56 on May 3, 2004
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  • Pont des Arts - Paris
    Pont des Arts
    by shrimp56, 1 more photos
    The website below has the fascinating history of the only pedestrian bridge across the Seine. Walking across slowly and savoring the views is one of the nicest pleasures for me in Paris. Ahead is the Louvre -- behind Institut de France -- and each way wonderful views of the river. The current bridge dates from 1985.

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    Walking Around: Walk
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  • ChiTownMike
  • By ChiTownMike on April 28, 2004
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  • Expect to do a lot of walking when in Paris. That is not to say you have to walk a lot (the metro is excellent there) but you should walk a lot. You will find something of interest or a view of something interest almost everywhere you look in Paris. The best way to take advantage of this is by walking. So, bring comfortable shoes, a daypack and go explore.

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    Walking Around: Walking is a good exercise
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  • joiwatani
  • By joiwatani on February 25, 2009
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  • Most of the time, I walked. I probably walked about 5-6 kilometers per day while I was in Europe. In Paris, I walked about 10 kilometers. Just looking for the restaurant for our VT meet, I walked 50 blocks!

    I don't have problem in walking because I can see more and upclose.

    I bought a good pair of shoes and although it was a bit expensive, it was a good investment for me. The shoes gave me better posture and better physiological walk.

    My friend talked me into buying an MBT Physiological Footwear before I left for Europe. I bought it at Walking Company. If you wanted to buy one, just go to their website.

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    Walking Around: Interactive Maps for Paris
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  • BeatChick
  • Updated By BeatChick on June 1, 2008
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  • I think one of the best one on-line interactive maps available is the Paris Yellow Pages website, Les Pages Jaunes:
    http://www.pagesjaunes.fr

    Plug in the address you want to go to, click "itineraire", plug in the address (or metro or train station) you're walking from, click the radio button "piéton" and it'll provide you with walking distances and approximate time. I've been doing this since my first trip in 2001 and it works brilliantly. In fact, I've used this website for extensive research on a book of walking itineraries I'm currently finishing up!

    You may also click on the photos and "walk" down the streets. They have photos of practically every building excepting those areas that are private residences such as la Cour de Rohan (an interlocking series of 3 beautiful courtyard in the 6th arrondissement).

    It also gives you phone & fax numbers (always handy).

    There's also the "Vue aérienne" or "Vue 3D" functions to see aerial views of Paris (excellent for finding green space in Paris).

    And, of course, they have maps!

    This and cityvox's web page are the 2 best sources I've found for official websites.
    http://www.eng.cityvox.fr

    Or use http://ratp.fr/ to figure out time, walking time & distances with use of busses, metro & RER (regional train system).

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    Walking Around: Wallace Fountains
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  • GUYON
  • Updated By GUYON on October 20, 2002
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  • Fountain Wallace - Paris
    Fountain Wallace
    by GUYON
    If you walk in Paris in Summer, you get rapidly thirsty.
    There are 70 fountains spread in the town to provide water to the pedestrians. They were offered to the Parisians by Sir Richard Wallace in 1872 and maintained in order by the Town.
    Initially, they are set up with 3 tin mugs tied by a chain to the fountain. It is for this reason they are not easy to use if you have not a bottle or a cup.

    The one on the picture is located in the "Flowers Market", in the Ile de la Cite.

    The alternative : in the department stores and some stores there is a free fountain of water.

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    Walking Around: Ambling around Paris
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  • Jenniflower
  • Updated By Jenniflower on January 19, 2005
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    Ambling around Paris
    by Jenniflower
    We arrived in Paris on a public holiday. Not much was open and public buses were few and far btwn. So we decided to get our bearings by walking. Which we did.

    I think this is actually the best way to see Paris. You are so much closer to the people, the buildings and architecture, and dont miss interesting little things that you would definately miss had you been in a car or bus.

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    Walking Around: Walk
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  • IIGUANA
  • By IIGUANA on February 17, 2005
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  • The best way to experience Paris is by walking. The city is quite large, but the touristic spots are mostly in one place. There are beautiful strolls down the Seine, and amazing streets you can only discover by walking. So put up a good pair of sneakers and start walking! You won't be disappointed.

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