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Paperback – 196 x 115 mm – 288 pages

One hundred and five illustrations in colour, including 32 maps

ISBN 9781843682714

Ebook edition: £9.99

This classic guidebook, full of the little-known treasures of the Île de France, is now fully updated and revised, with two new chapters.

It takes the reader on 20 lesser-known rewarding daytrips within an hour of Paris by train.

• Discover half-hidden châteaux and artists country houses

• Walk, boat or dance by the river

• Explore old towns and country footpaths

• Eat in family-run restaurants with 1950s decor and prices to match

Based on over 20 years’ experience of exploring the Paris countryside by train, each visit includes the essential historical context and practical information to help you discover places unknown to many Parisians. Written with humour and a flair for the unusual and authentic, the text is illustrated with original photos and local maps. It includes a unique guide to using the excellent local train network. A small classic: written with passion, perfectionism and amusement, a guide that will make you see a Paris – and a France – you would never have suspected. Each walk is illustrated by a clear, detailed map, and each destination supplemented by comprehensive practical information.

Twelve more equally enchanting walks can be found in the author’s sibling guidebook, Half an Hour from Paris.

Annabel Simms was born in England and now lives and works in Paris. You can find further information about her books, and extra material, on her website.

Ground-breaking work
The Sunday Times

A kind of Ile de France profunde
The Independent

The best get-you-feet-wet introduction to the Ile de France
Paris Notes

I’m crazy about this book
Polly Platt, author of French or Foe?

A classic
Galignani