Paris: Walking the City

I was wondering if anyone has a good route for taking a long walk through the city. I was hoping to find a way (on foot) to get from Montmartre/Sacre Coeur to the Eiffel Tower or to St. Germain (area). Obviously I realize there are these things called maps, but I%26#39;m hoping someone has experience walking the city and can actually recommend a route and some advice for along the way. Maybe there are areas/streets to avoid, areas to make sure to include.

I%26#39;ve read lots of books on Paris walks, etc, but they are basically by neighborhood/arr, and not cross town. Thanks so much--would appreciate other long routes as well, not limited to the Montmartre/Eiffel Tower.

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Most walking tours tend to focus on particular areas of the city...since there tends to be so much contained within these areas. What interests or attracts someone elso may neith interst nor attract you. So you need to do your own research and make your own decisions, predicated on your own personal preferences, priorities, interest, etc. Pick and choose those things from your research (the %26#39;..lots of books on Paris walks..%26quot; that you%26#39;ve read). Then use one of those things called maps that you%26#39;ve evidently heard of to plot your own route.

Part of the joy of Paris is often just meandering through its neighborhoods and along it%26#39;s streets..turning this way or that, stopping here or there, as mood, moment or interest dictates.

Otherwise, just follow the %26#39;..tour(s)..%26#39;.

www.parisinconnu.com/promenades/index_us.htm

http://www.francebalade.com/paris/index.html

www.parisbalades.com/Autre/defaulte.htm

http://www.insecula.com/

http://www.road75.com/mcq.htm#

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We started from the Cemetery of Montmartre (Dalida is buried there) and made our way to Place de Clichy early in the morning. Proceeded down rue de Clichy towards our objective Opera Garnier. Saw a homeless person sleeping on an overstuffed mattress on the sidewalk (traffic and sunlight would have bothered me a little). He had his dog for protection. Oftened wondered how he kept the bed dry during the frequent rains. Anyway, further on down the street we found the old Paris Casino, converted into a hotel. Stopped at Trinite Church, love big old churches. Continued down rue de Mogador to Opera Garnier and took the tour. Beautiful place. Must seat about 1,500, but they only had two water closets for the men. No wonder they had to build a new one. Grand Hotel is across the street, magnificent old hotel. Proceeded down Ave de L%26#39;Opera toward the Louvre. The architecture along this street was stunning, loved this area. The King of France would have traveled this street to get to the opera house. I think he liked to look at pretty things. Ended up at the Louvre. Can%26#39;t remeber where we had lunch, must have been a bistro because it was after 2:30. Nice memories, thanks for asking.

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Now that%26#39;s what I%26#39;m talkin%26#39; about! Thank you both so much--loved the links to the great pages about walking tours, and loved the details about the beautiful walk from Montmartre to the Louvre.

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We took an enjoyable walk last trip...we took the metro to the place where the Canal Saint-Martin begins and walked back along the canal. You can walk along it and cross back-and-forth across the many bridges and locks. If you are lucky you will see one of the tour boats go into a lock and can watch as the water is either lowered or raised to allow the boat to procede.

…about.com/od/…CanalStMartin.htm

Pjk

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Thanks to all again! I can%26#39;t wait to go!

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