Annabel Simms - An Hour From Paris

New Edition

For this revised edition I revisited every one of the 20 destinations in An Hour From Paris and re-walked every step of the way, accompanied by enthusiastic map-checking volunteers to whom I am very grateful. The text and maps have been completely updated, but I decided to keep 19 of the original destinations, as they are still the best value for visitors on foot.

New additions

the chapter on Villeneuve Triage, replacing Malesherbes

three restaurants, at Villennes, Villeneuve and Andrésy

four walks, at Villeneuve, Montfort and Andrésy

the château de Groussay park at Montfort (cover photo)

markets at St Germain-en-Laye, Versailles and Créteil

Renaissance concert at Ecouen

Other new features

Chronology of French Rulers

Table of Best Days to Visit, showing at a glance on which days of the week the châteaux, museums, markets, restaurants and boat trips are open

tips on how to navigate new French websites, telephone numbers and ticket machines in the Practical Details chapter

improved maps throughout, completely re-drawn for Champs, Montfort and Montmorency

more colour photos

Click on the photos below to enlarge

The patron of the Guinguette Auvergnate at Villeneuve Triage		Speedboat ferry to La Goèlette restaurant, Andrésy (Conflans Ste Honorine)
Floor of Villennes sur Vins restaurant at Villennes sur Seine (Poissy)		Château d’Ecouen in the snow
Park, Château de Groussay (Montfort l’Amaury)