# Détours

> Stories about slow travel, nature and mindful living by Pronoti Baglary.

This is the public Détours archive. The links below provide Markdown versions of the published pages. Each includes its original source URL. Dates describe the archived publication; practical travel details may have changed since publication.

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## Essays

- [Is Paris really that dirty? A candid answer from a Paris local](https://detoursmag.com/is-paris-really-that-dirty-a-candid-answer-from-a-parisian/index.md)
- [Les Rencontres d’Arles: An extraordinary photo festival in France](https://detoursmag.com/les-rencontres-darles-an-extraordinary-photo-festival-in-france/index.md)
- [Parisian etiquette: What is considered rude in Paris? ](https://detoursmag.com/parisian-etiquette-what-is-considered-rude-in-paris/index.md)
- [Why are croissants so good? An impassioned explanation](https://detoursmag.com/why-are-croissants-so-good-an-impassioned-explanation/index.md)

## Food

- [Eating like the French: Coping with French food culture](https://detoursmag.com/eating-like-the-french-coping-with-french-food-culture/index.md)

## Slow Paris

- [Books to read before going to Paris](https://detoursmag.com/books-to-read-before-going-to-paris/index.md)
- [Canal Saint Martin: In the vibrant heart of Paris’ bohemian arrondissements](https://detoursmag.com/canal-saint-martin-in-the-vibrant-heart-of-paris-bohemian-arrondissements/index.md)
- [Christmas in Paris: A Paris local’s self- guided walking tour with map](https://detoursmag.com/paris-in-christmas-a-paris-locals-self-guided-walking-tour-with-map/index.md)
- [Is Paris metro safe? A candid answer from a Paris local](https://detoursmag.com/is-paris-metro-safe-a-candid-answer-from-a-paris-local/index.md)
- [Jardin Anne Frank: An idyllic Paris garden with a ‘remarkable tree’](https://detoursmag.com/jardin-anne-frank-an-idyllic-paris-garden-with-a-remarkable-tree/index.md)
- [Jardin du Port de l’Arsenal, Paris: For cherry blossoms & day-dreaming](https://detoursmag.com/jardin-du-port-de-larsenal-paris-for-cherry-blossoms-day-dreaming/index.md)
- [Le Jardin du Palais Royal: 5 reasons not to miss this Paris gem](https://detoursmag.com/le-jardin-du-palais-royal-5-reasons-not-to-miss-this-paris-gem/index.md)
- [Le Marais: A Paris local’s self-guided walking tour with map](https://detoursmag.com/le-marais-a-paris-locals-self-guided-walking-tour-with-map/index.md)
- [Rubbing these Paris statues apparently brings you good luck!](https://detoursmag.com/rubbing-these-paris-statues-apparently-brings-you-good-luck/index.md)
- [The allure of Parisian museum cafés: My 5 favourites not to miss](https://detoursmag.com/the-allure-of-parisian-museum-cafes-my-5-favourites-not-to-miss/index.md)
- [What not to do in Paris as a tourist](https://detoursmag.com/what-not-to-do-in-paris-as-a-tourist/index.md)
- [Winter in Paris: How to get through the cold weather](https://detoursmag.com/winter-in-paris-how-to-get-through-the-cold-weather/index.md)

## Travel

- [5 reasons to visit Château de Chantilly: A perfect Paris day-trip](https://detoursmag.com/5-reasons-to-visit-chateau-de-chantilly-a-perfect-paris-day-trip/index.md)
- [A night to remember at the Château de Versailles: Night Fountains Show](https://detoursmag.com/a-night-to-remember-at-the-chateau-de-versailles-musical-fountains-show/index.md)
- [A visit to Monet’s house and garden in Giverny](https://detoursmag.com/a-visit-to-monets-house-and-garden-in-giverny/index.md)
- [Cruising through Vietnam on a motorbike: During a heatwave! ](https://detoursmag.com/cruising-through-vietnam-on-a-motorbike-during-a-heatwave/index.md)
- [Lac de Bethmale: An emerald gem in Occitanie, France](https://detoursmag.com/lac-de-bethmale-an-emerald-gem-in-occitanie-france/index.md)
- [Les Jardins du Palais de la Berbie: A ‘remarkable garden’ in Albi, France](https://detoursmag.com/les-jardins-du-palais-de-la-berbie-a-remarkable-garden-in-albi-france/index.md)
- [Les Jardins d’Étretat: An unusual place to visit in Normandy, France](https://detoursmag.com/les-jardins-detretat-an-unusual-place-to-visit-in-normandy-france/index.md)
- [Mallorca travel in winter: Here’s why you should do it](https://detoursmag.com/mallorca-travel-in-winter-heres-why-you-should-do-it/index.md)
- [Stepping back in time in Hoi An, Vietnam: Things to do & see](https://detoursmag.com/stepping-back-in-time-in-hoi-an-vietnam-things-to-do-see/index.md)