After the Walk

Welcome to After the Walk — a place where the conversation keeps going.
Here you’ll find extended thoughts from the podcast and the little things I loved along the way: favorite spots, book recommendations, and the discoveries in-between. Come explore, connect, and join the community!

Maria’s After-Walk Reflection

Some reflections recorded while the experience is still fresh — what stayed with me, what surprised me, and what I’m still thinking through.

Spots I Loved Along the Way

The local gems and familiar corners that make me return again and again.

Sébastien Gaudard (3 Pl. des Pyramides 75001)

Loulou (107 Rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris)

Le Café Marly (93 Rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris)

What I’m Reading Lately

Books that inspired me, challenged my thinking, or kept me company — your next must-reads, especially if you can find them at a local bookstore.

The Louvre: The Many Lives of the Worlds Most Famous Museum (by James Gardner)

The Riviera House (by Natasha Lester)

Secrets of the Louvre (by Bernard Rappa)

I’d love to know—have you explored these corners of Paris, found a favorite café, or read something that feels unmistakably Parisian? Or is there a spot in the city that’s still on your must-visit list? Tell me in the comments!