Paris Walking Tour Honors American Expat Author Richard Wright

Nov. 28, 2010 - PRLog -- In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Richard Wright’s death, Discover Paris! has announced the release of a new edition of its downloadable, self-guided walking tour entitled “Richard Wright’s Paris.”  The tour contains descriptive commentary and photographs of the numerous sites that Richard Wright frequented during the ten years that he lived in the Left Bank.  Travelers who purchase the tour will learn about his neighborhood – his apartment, his favorite cafés and restaurant, his local bookstore, and more.  They will also visit the Luxembourg Garden, one of the most splendid gardens in Paris, and one of Wright’s favorite places.

Discover Paris! released the first edition of this tour in 2008, in celebration of the centennial of Wright’s birth.  
 
The latest edition of the walking tour incorporates new text and enlargements of previously included photographs, as well as new photographs that illustrate the walk, a photographic portrait of Wright, a chronology of his life in Paris, and original photos of Père Lachaise Cemetery, his final resting place.  The latter section includes images of the columbarium, where Wright was cremated, and the niche containing his ashes.  Wright died in Paris on November 28, 1960.

Discover Paris! specializes in personalized, self-guided itineraries.  It has created several downloadable walks, including a walk about the life and times of Josephine Baker, to provide budget-minded travelers with an opportunity to explore a special side of Paris without the expense of a multi-day, self-guided itinerary or private, guided walking tour.  The company is the leading specialist in Paris as a black heritage destination.

Each walk is available in PDF format, and includes informed commentary, photographs and illustrations, and a map that highlights the route of the itinerary.  These allow travelers to navigate the sometimes confusing layout of the city with ease.  Restaurant suggestions are also provided, dispelling the concern of selecting a less-than-satisfactory place to lunch or dine.

To access the Web page for Discover Paris’ downloadable walking tours, visit http://www.discoverparis.net/store.html.

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“Richard Wright’s Paris” is part of a program of tours and activities created by Discover Paris! called Entrée to Black Paris™. This program has been designed to increase awareness of Paris’ black heritage among all people – particularly those who already know and love Paris, and seek new avenues of exploration that will enrich their cultural appreciation of the city.