Beau Chemin

The french phrase beau chemin translates to beautiful path (or road). Hopefully you are here because you are going to traverse a beautiful path in France with Spanish Steps!

Travel Ready

France Travel Guidebooks
Have Map, Will Travel

Start off with a good map, a guidebook, and a pocket-sized phrase book.

  1. A Few Good Maps. Tuck away a folded map like the Michelin France map or the National Geographic France Adventure map.
  2. Guidebook. The Rick Steves France Guidebook, Rick Steves Paris Guidebook are very popular and packed full of useful information. I like to tear sections out and bring only what I need (this was a tip from Rick).
  3. Italian Phrase Book. Rick Steves French Phrase Book is truly pocket size at 4 x 0.8 x 5.5 inches. Alternatively, check out the Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book.

Travel Gear

Want to know what to pack for a hiking trip and what to bring on the trail ? Start with Six Hiking Must Haves for the short list, then go to Hiking Gear for Spanish Steps for a comprehensive list. Happy trekking!

Keep Walking

Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt

John Muir
Hiking in France

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