Category: Walks

La Petite Ceinture du 15e: A Short Unsual Walk in Paris!

La Petite Ceinture du 15e is a 1.3 kilometre green walk in the south of 15th arrondissement in Paris between the rue Olivier de Serres westerly and the Place Balard easterly. This pedestrian lane opened in 2013 and has been fitted out along the line of the ‘Petite Ceinture’, a former railway built around Paris but unused since the seventies. This walk should be extended in the future so as to link by a greenway the two main parks of the arrondissement, the Parc André Citroën in the west and the Parc Georges Brassens in the east.

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Up and Down the Montagne Sainte Geneviève in Paris

On a beautiful fall day nothing is more pleasant than strolling along the streets and gardens in Paris so as to enjoy the beautiful lights and the fall colours at their best. At this time of year I love the colours of trees in the parks and gardens and the displays of autumn flavours on the Parisian food markets. That is the reason why I am taking you for a walk in my area of Paris, the fifth arrondissement around the so cute Place de la Contrescarpe: from one garden to another, up and down the Montagne Sainte Geneviève, and through the Parisian food market of the Place Monge and the permanent food market of the famous rue Mouffetard. I hope that you will enjoy this 2-hour walk!

Paris-Rue Mouffetard
Paris-Rue Mouffetard

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Good Morning Florence! Visit Florence Off the Beaten Track

Dear Readers,

I must apologize for such a long silence… due to unforeseen circumstances: a short weekend trip to Tuscany turned into a three-weeks absence from Paris due to a health problem.

I am so happy to be back to Paris! And so as to be forgiven for my long and unannounced silence I have written for you a short post about Florence whose beauty and charm can compete with Paris. If you have never been there, I recommend you to go off on a jaunt and discover what is in my opinion the most beautiful of all Italian cities. And I am pleased to let you know my tips and favourite places in Florence so as to help you make the most of your visit in this magical city!

Florence-View at sunset
Florence-View at sunset

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