Is there really that much walking in Paris?
Mar 26th, 2006, 01:02 PM
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Is there really that much walking in Paris?
So I have been reading (or more accurately devouring) this board for weeks now as I plan my trip to Paris. And so many posts seem to be about how much walking one does in Paris. My husband and I are both in our early 30s, good shape and have been to and walked all around London, Spain (Madrid, Sevilla), and Italy (Rome, Venice, Florence).
My question is: Will we really be so surprised then with all the walking there is in Paris and can we assume that if our feet and chosen walking shoes served us well during our other trips, that we will be fine in Paris?
Sorry for the stupid question. I just am having a hard time imagining that we'll find walking through Paris that hard.
My question is: Will we really be so surprised then with all the walking there is in Paris and can we assume that if our feet and chosen walking shoes served us well during our other trips, that we will be fine in Paris?
Sorry for the stupid question. I just am having a hard time imagining that we'll find walking through Paris that hard.
Have a wonderful time!
Mar 26th, 2006, 01:23 PM
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If you have traveled intensively then I would not worry too much about the level of walking. I think it is more of a shock to those of us that were a little more used to our everyday commuting via car or bus type routine where walking is usually limited to a few blocks and our offices have elevators, etc.
So, just wear some comfy shoes and pack water and you will be fine!
Paris is a beautiful city to walk around!
So, just wear some comfy shoes and pack water and you will be fine!
Paris is a beautiful city to walk around!
Mar 26th, 2006, 05:07 PM
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You only walk as little or as much as you want to, there are buses and taxis and the metro, of course.
But if you don't walk, you miss out. Most people talk about all the walking they did because A) they enjoyed it and B) there is a metro station within about ten minutes max. from wherever you are. That doesn't sound like much, but once underground you still walk a lot in some of these metro hubs (Chatelet-Les Halles for example, you could train for a marathon in bad weather..), but for Americans who walk from the living room to the garage and from the nearest parking spot they can find to wherever they're going, that amounts to a lot of walking.
Possibly just one reason why you don't see too many overweight (let alone seriously obese) folks in those parts despite the tendency to cook with real butter.
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But if you don't walk, you miss out. Most people talk about all the walking they did because A) they enjoyed it and B) there is a metro station within about ten minutes max. from wherever you are. That doesn't sound like much, but once underground you still walk a lot in some of these metro hubs (Chatelet-Les Halles for example, you could train for a marathon in bad weather..), but for Americans who walk from the living room to the garage and from the nearest parking spot they can find to wherever they're going, that amounts to a lot of walking.
Possibly just one reason why you don't see too many overweight (let alone seriously obese) folks in those parts despite the tendency to cook with real butter.
WK
Apr 5th, 2011, 03:17 PM
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Definitely walk -- it's fabulous! And not so many stairs as in Italy. I would suggest you not use the Metro around the city, because you would miss so much. You'll want to see everything! It's a feast for the senses.
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In any of these cities you can do as much or as little walking as you want. there is public transit and taxis everywhere.
The purpose of the walking is to actually see the city - not just major sights but also minor ones, neighborhoods, local cafes etc. If you walked all over London or Rome - Paris will be similar.
When in europe we plan on walking at least 5 miles a day. But being New Yorkers we're used to walking a lot. I;m sure to people used to driving everywhere it seems like a huge amount of walking.
The purpose of the walking is to actually see the city - not just major sights but also minor ones, neighborhoods, local cafes etc. If you walked all over London or Rome - Paris will be similar.
When in europe we plan on walking at least 5 miles a day. But being New Yorkers we're used to walking a lot. I;m sure to people used to driving everywhere it seems like a huge amount of walking.
