Discover short daytrips from Paris by train
An Hour From Paris is a pocket-sized guide to 20 rewarding daytrips within an hour by train from Paris, many of them unknown to most Parisians, let alone tourists.
It includes the essential historical context for each visit, specially-drawn local maps, original photos, helpful practical tips and a unique guide to using the excellent local train network.
First published in 2002
“Fantastic” - Bill Bryson
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Discover half-hidden châteaux and artists’ country houses
Go walking, boating and dancing by the river
Explore old towns and country footpaths
Eat in family-run restaurants with 1950s decor and prices to match
Half An Hour From Paris was first published in 2018. It is a guide to 12 surprising new destinations only half an hour by train or métro from central Paris, yet unknown to many Parisians.
Fully revised and enlarged 2023 edition in full colour.
“Engagingly described and mapped” - Country Life
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Explore a seventh-century crypt, a medieval royal castle and the château created by Napoleon and Josephine
Discover the intriguing histories concealed in some little-known parks at the edge of Paris
Enjoy quiet village, canal and riverside walks with scenic views painted by the Impressionists
Eat, drink and dance with the locals at a 1960s guinguette
Annabel Simms is an English resident of Paris, with over 25 years' experience of exploring the Paris countryside by train, bus, boat and on foot.
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