Flâneuse: Women Walk the City in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Venice, and London

A flâneur is the French word for an idler or stroller. Elkin turns our attention to the feminine form of that word, noting the different ways women live and walk in cities compared to men. She shares her own memories of walking in various cities where she’s lived, as well as profiles of notable flâneuses like novelist George Sand and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn. Elkin believes walking can help us feel more at home in the world. Don’t be surprised if you feel inspired to go for a walk through your town once you’re done.