Cultural walks: Our ideas for original, themed walks in Paris

Published by Manon de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on November 15, 2023 at 12:56 p.m.
Discover the capital from an original angle with our ideas for cultural and themed walks in Paris!

How about taking advantage of the weekend or school vacations to discover Paris in a different way, on your own, with a group of friends, or even accompanied by your children? You've come to the right place if you'd like to get away from the humdrum of the metro-bus-bedtime routine and visit Parisian neighborhoods and places you wouldn't necessarily visit on your own!

We've put together some of the most original ideas for cultural and themed walks, so you'll never get bored of the capital and, above all, so you can discover or rediscover all the little secrets of the City of Light!

Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of some of history's greatest artists, or prefer a stroll on the horrific theme of serial killers, whether you're into Napoleon or Harry Potter, you're bound to find an original route that will make you love Paris(even more!).

Put on a pair of comfortable shoes, grab your water bottle and a cap if it's hot, and let's go for a themed walk in Paris!

Cultural walks in Paris, our ideas for original, themed walks:

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Enjoy your stroll through the streets of Paris, which have so many surprises and discoveries in store for you!

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