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Home > Walks > Take a Grand Flaneur Walk in London

Take a Grand Flaneur Walk in London

By Caroline King - July 9, 2019Posted in : Walks

This weekend, join a fine group of immaculately dressed idlers for A Grand Flaneur Walk through Central London.

A Dandy by Georges Jacques Gatine (1773-1831)
A Dandy by Georges Jacques Gatine (1773-1831)

A flaneur means one who wanders without purpose and is commonly used for a person of leisure who observes society. A flaneur, also known as a stroller, saunterer or loafer, is often depicted as an immaculately dressed gentleman, carrying a cane.

With this in mind, the Grand Flaneur Walk’s dress code will encourage participants to don their Sunday best with top hats, canes, silk scarves and moustaches, and join in with a walk to who knows where.

The walk will start from Jermyn Street and will last as long as curiosity and enjoyment prevail; so you could end up in Belgravia five minutes later or Paris five days later. Good luck!

When: 14th July 2019, from 12pm
Where: Central London, starting at the Beau Brummell statue on Jermyn Street
£: Free

More info: www.facebook.com/events

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