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the great local tradition of the flâneur, or thoughtful boulevard-stroller,
Paris is a wonderful city for aimless wandering. Relaxed quarters such as the
vibrant Marais, elegant St-Germain and romantic Montmartre are ideal for street-browsing,
shopping and café-sitting, and the city's lack of open space is redeemed
by beautiful formal gardens, by the pathways and pavements that run beside the
River Seine, and by endless hidden or unexpected havens. And everywhere you go,
historic landmark buildings and contemporary architectural wonders remind you
of the city's pride and grandeur – and stop you getting lost. There are
over 150 art galleries and museums in the city – few of them duds –
and an uncounted number of cafés, brasseries and restaurants lining every
street and boulevard. |  |