Paris (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

Book Description

The Eyewitness Travel Guide helps you to get the most out of your trip with minimum difficulties. The opening section Introducing Paris locates the city geographically, sets modern Parisian its historical context and explains how Parisian life changes through the years. Paris At a Glance is an overview of the city's specialties. The main sightseeing section of the book is Paris Area by Area. It describes all the main sights with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations. Get to know Paris with The Eyewitness Travel Guide.

Customer Reviews:

Great book.......2007-08-23

This book was perfect for my trip to Paris. Used it lots and lots every day. The maps were particularly good.

Visually stunning, but bereft of information.......2007-08-18

The graphics, images, and maps are really well done, and cover many of the places you would want to visit. However the actual textual information is remarkably limited, leaving you to judge how to invest your time based largely on the pictures. In addition, the guide is careful to provide no cost information at all for any attractions.

I would recommend this guide only in combination with another guide that provides more information, background, and cost information. This was the only tour guide I had, so I don't have a specific recommendation for the companion to this one. You should read the reviews of the other Paris guides with an eye towards what is missing in this one. With that guide, I think this one is in fact worth the money and, perhaps more importantly, the space in your carry-on baggage.

I do highly recommend Sandra Gustafson's "Great Eats Paris" and "Great Sleeps Paris", which are far better and much more comprehensive than the corresponding coverage you would find in this or any other Paris guide book.

Great tour book for Paris!.......2007-08-13

My husband and I just traveled to Paris for our first anniversary, and we bought this book to help us plan our trip. It was perfect! It's full of great information about the city and various sights to see. It also contains maps that came in very handy! The book also contains a couple pages of important phrases in French - not much, but enough to help you get by! I always buy the travel books from this series when I travel, because they are so appealing to look at! Rather than just containing pages and pages of text like many travel guides, these books are full of great pictures, maps, and photographs. A great travel guide!

Good guidebook.......2007-05-14

This guidebook really helped me on my trip to Paris. There's lots of good, up to date info and maps.

Great guide to Paris.......2007-04-23

This book gives a little history and insight into Paris. This is the second Eyewitness I have purchased and LOVE IT! It not was invaluable while we were there but a great memory book of the places we saw.

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This book makes sight seeing fun
Excellent guidebook
All You've Ever Wanted to Know About Paris...
Paris walks
Excellent guide. Read BEFORE the trip!

Rick Steves' Paris 2007 (Rick Steves)
Rick Steves , Steve Smith , and Gene Openshaw
Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing
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ASIN: 1566918189

Book Description

Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers how to take self-guided walking tours along the Champs-Elysées and through the Marais? With Rick Steves’ Paris 2007, travelers can experience the best of everything the city has to offer — economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, Rick Steves’ Paris 2007 includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; walking tours and trip itineraries; clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot; and Rick’s newest "back door" discoveries. America’s number one authority on travel to Europe, Rick’s time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

Customer Reviews:

This book makes sight seeing fun.......2007-10-12

I really have to compliment Rick Steves for making a tour guide book fun and informative at the same time. There were moments when I was reading a description of something and started laughing out loud from humorous description he would give. Besides being fun, there is plenty of information in here...I would recommend trying to get the 2008 version after 10/07 because the Euro has jumped up in value (or did the dollar drop?) and some prices went up also. But I would certainly recommend this book to friends and family because you will be enthused to get informed.

Excellent guidebook.......2007-10-08

My husband and I used this book on our recent eight-day trip to Paris. It was a very helpful guidebook, giving several insights into how to get around Paris--such as where to buy the Museum Pass most efficiently, to navigating the Metro, to saving some money, etc. I found it very easy to use, with a good index that led us immediately to the information we needed. I would definitely recommend reading the book before you leave in order to maximize its information. We appreciated his starred ratings of sights big and small, which were helpful in planning our time. We didn't find his restaraunt and cafe suggestions too helpful, as "cheap" to him was "pricey" to us. Particularly of note were the tours of some of the major sights. We had our iPods with us, and we were able to download the audio versions of the written chapters as we toured the sights. At Versailles, we rented the audioguide, but in the end we found the Rick Steves tour (in the book and downloaded from his Web site), to be more interesting and informative than the palace's audioguide. I feel that we got a thorough and wonderful "tour" of Paris with this book--coupled with a good map of Paris, it's really all you need to enjoy your trip.

All You've Ever Wanted to Know About Paris..........2007-09-27

Rick Steves is an expert on European travel.
I am a great fan of his PBS show, "Rick Steves in...".
His information is as complete as one might want; he covers the basics plus some: how to go, where to stay, dine, explore, etc.
There is also the in-depth information on the people, the customs, the "inner side" of Paris that gives one more than
the "typical touristy" perspective.
His book is well organized and easy to read...I'm still reading it and enjoying my "chairside travel" in preparation for the real thing.

Paris walks.......2007-09-15

This book was very helpful for the walks section. On a repeat trip to Paris recently we had visited most of the obvious tourist sites. The walks section was very handy especially with the little maps which were easier to read than the street one we had. We felt we had covered the areas thoroughly and did not get too lost in the winding streets. The book was well organized, locating information easy with the clear index.

Excellent guide. Read BEFORE the trip!.......2007-08-27

I've been a long time fan of Rick Steve's but this is the first time I've based a trip solely on his books. We stayed in Paris for one week and would've run out of places to visit if it weren't for this book. This was my second time visiting Paris and like always, the big name places are awesome but the lesser known corners described in this book made the trip complete. Read the book thoroughly and read it in advance. Also, don't forget to check out the discussion forums on Rick Steve's website and download museum audio tours for your iPODs.

Michelin the Green Guide Paris (Michelin Green Guides)

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Michelin Green Guide to Paris
Walking Through Paris with Michelin
very helpful book good transaction
Don't go without it.
Great Pocket Guide

Michelin the Green Guide Paris (Michelin Green Guides)
Heather Stimmler-Hall
Manufacturer: Michelin Travel Publications
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ASIN: 2067123351

Book Description

"Michelin The Green Guide Paris, 4e"

Customer Reviews:

Michelin Green Guide to Paris.......2007-09-29

The format is confusing with areas alphabetically arranged. You have to know the name of the Metro stop or the small area to find the information...it's rather choppy in its presentation.

I bought this guide because I'm going to be living in Paris for a month and I thought it would be more helpful than thew standard American guide. I'm not sure it will be. The style is also rather dry, and not very generating of enthusiasm for the places described.

Walking Through Paris with Michelin.......2007-05-17

There must be hundreds of Paris guides but I chose this one for its comprehensive coverage of museums and monuments. It is organised by district and is great for just walking around the city with its easy-to-follow maps. I especially like the "don't miss" feature to keep you from wandering through a museum and accidently walking past what it is famous for. It also has good material on history and art and architecture at the front of the book. My only quibble is that the Michelin format is too tall to zip comfortably into my pocketbook.

very helpful book good transaction.......2007-05-13

saw so much more in a little amount of time doe to your help

Don't go without it........2007-03-17

It has been too long since I have visited Paris, so felt an investment in this book a good move. This guide will more than pay for itself in tips and must sees that I would have missed. The neighborhood maps are wonderful, the walking tours invaluable. Recommendations on what to do including hours and days of operations of major attractions imperative in planning your perfect visit to this beautiful city! Love this guide. Thank you Michelin!

Great Pocket Guide.......2000-04-08

Fantastic size - allows you to carry the guide with you without being loaded down. Gorgeous photography gives you a visual impression of the sites. Very factual, very accurate. Can't buy a better guide for the money!

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Positive Thoughts on Lonely Planet Paris
Great Guide
Lonely Planet Paris
A big list of restaurant that are useless for a backpacker
Insight on Paris

Lonely Planet Paris
Steve Fallon , and Annabel Hart
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ASIN: 1740598490

Amazon.com

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

If you have to choose one book to take to Paris, this fully updated Lonely Planet guide will cover all your bases. Whether you're camping, planning to splurge on a chic hotel, picnicking, or set on haute cuisine, this book gives you thousands of options. Also included is a useful 12-page overview of Parisian architecture, detailed entertainment information, notes on day trips to nearby châteaux and villages, plus 20 pages of detailed city maps, including the Metro. --Kathryn True

Book Description

From the heights of SacrÃ© Coeur to the gently rolling Seine, feel the joie de vivre of Europe's crowning glory. Watch Parisian life pass you by from an outdoor cafÃ©, deck yourself out in fashion finery or escape on an enticing excursion to a chateau. With discerning information on everything Paris has to offer, this guide gives you the city at your fingertips. BE AWESTRUCK - the city is an open-air gallery and this book your private tour guide FLASH THAT CREDIT CARD - from haute couture to flea markets our expert authors take you inside the Parisian shopping scene REST YOUR TÃŠTE - we've trawled the streets of Paris to bring you this hand-picked selection of sleeping establishments DEVOUR the world's finest cuisine with our delectable eating reviews FIND YOUR WAY around with our 32 easy-to-use colour maps

Customer Reviews:

Positive Thoughts on Lonely Planet Paris.......2007-08-02

Paris is a fascinating city. As a traveler familiar with Lonely Planet's format, the Paris guide was very helpful, particularly with the walking tour and excursion descriptions. I found the maps easy to use and there was a ton of information. Unfortunately, there isn't anything inexpensive about Paris, but public transportation is reasonable and accessible. Thank you, Lonely Planet, for continuing to put out a great travel guide.

Great Guide.......2007-07-18

I've used Lonely Planet guides before, and this is the second Paris edition I've used. The book is structured in very logical way, by arrondissements. Descriptions, directions, addresses, and maps are excellent. The walking tours are particularly good - very descriptive with little to no back-tracking. I appreciate that prices and hours of operation are updated and spelled out clearly.

Lonely Planet Paris.......2007-07-16

I enjoyed this guide. I found it helpful for differnt sites to see and places to go. Of course you have your big hitters such as The Arc de Triumph, Eiffle Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, Sacre Coure etc but it gave ideas of other places to go as well that some people wouldn't think of. I will be traveling with a small child and having places to go that would be interesting and fun to them was a help as well. I liked that it gave different discount ideas. I like the maps and other little secrets that are enclosed to not only save time and money but ensure safety and piece of mind as well!

A big list of restaurant that are useless for a backpacker.......2007-05-18

. The information about the history of Paris was Ok.
. Ok with the walking tour
. All the highlights and backdoor are inside this guide

BUT...looking with a backpacker eyes..

. They should reduce the big restaurant list and make a better explanation of the highlights is the sight section.

Just for your information, I love Lonely Planet...this is a constructive recommendation that I give to all the city guides...

Another important thing, specially for what they call "A city guide"...they should give more information (map and path) of the buses. I found it difficult to understand which bus is convenient to go from one place to another.
I wanted to use the bus in Paris intead of metro to see the beautifull places, but I couldn't. And I will not mention how difficult is the way back to the hotel using the night transportation.

So, I think, less restaurant and better transport and sight information. Yes, I know that you can buy maps and whatever...but...I am paying more that US$15 for a city guide, man...

Insight on Paris.......2007-05-05

The book (more specific the maps)was very helpful in picking the area we want to stay when in Paris.
I looked alot about the different areas and how to organize my trip to the city.

Lonely Planet Best of Paris (Lonely Planet Encounter Series)

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Not up to LP standards

Lonely Planet Best of Paris (Lonely Planet Encounter Series)
Terry Carter
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1740594797

Book Description

The home of romance? Undoubtedly! Once you've sampled delectable food, discovered unmissable art or wandered along café-lined streets, you'll be head over heels. Filled with the essential ingredients for a short stay, Best of Paris puts the whole city in your pocket.

o PLUNGE INTO CULTURE - the very best of Paris' profusion of museums and galleries
o PLAN YOUR TRIP - easy-to-use maps, inspiring itineraries and detailed walking tours make exploring easy
o FEAST on modern French of haute cuisine at bistros and brasseries: our expert views lead your tastebuds to the finest food and wine
o SLEEP IN VOGUE - hand-picked accommodation options that exude elegant grandeur, sleek modernity or cosy charm
o LUXURIATE - browse chic boutiques, indulge in world-class opera or sip stylish cocktails in cool bars

Customer Reviews:

Not up to LP standards.......2005-08-28

This book had a number of problems, including wrong address information for several sites, mislabeled maps, etc. The suggestions made were as per usual with LP guides, excellent, but when the map and direction goofs adding so much time in looking for things in the book or on the wrong streets, the advantages of having a pocket guideare quickly lost.

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Insightful Friend
Bon marche
not as expected

Markets of Paris
Dixon Long , and Ruthanne Long
Manufacturer: Little Bookroom
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ASIN: 1892145456
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Book Description

The only complete guide to every street market and market district in Paris, with beautiful full color photographs throughout

Perhaps the most pleasurable way for any visitor to feel at home in Paris–and one of the easiest ways to get to know the city–is to meander through any of its dozens of street markets. It's also the best way to find a wide variety of uniquely French gifts–from antique books and botanical prints to flea market finds and household goods–not to mention legendary cheeses, produce, and bounty of the French countryside.

The authors have explored and described every market in every neighborhood. They also have included streets that are devoted to selling one type of thing–from the centuries-old booksellers along the Seine to those lined with stores selling items as varied as fabric and discounted designer clothing.

And, for everyone who feels their time in the city is all too short, they have suggested itineraries based on the opening days of the markets with local restaurant recommendations.

Also included are tips, translations of important phrases, and pointers on what to look for so that the visitor will be able to make the most of this exhilarating and fun French experience.

All the market information is supplemented by sidebars that round out the experience, including a listing of favorite wine bars, a visit to the wood oven in the cellar of the famous bakery Poilane, and strolls down the best shopping streets in Paris.

Customer Reviews:

Insightful Friend.......2007-07-24

"Marketing" is one of the most enjoyable pastimes for a visitor in France. This book unlocks the secrets of Paris's many an varied markets in a well organized and helpful manner. The format is discreet; (You don't look like a dork walking around with a big guide book). The descriptions are candid and intelligent and the images evocative of the treasures that await. I particularly enjoyed having restaurant recommendations for each of the neighborhoods covered.
We used the Longs' previous book on the markets of Provence during our trips there and were delighted to find a similar guide for Paris.

Bon marche.......2007-07-02

This is a book I've been waiting for. It's portable (in my backpack or my
wife's handbag), it's organized in a way I can understand, and it has every
kind of market I've ever imagined. I'm a market junkie, so maybe my response
is a bit over the top. But I would recommend this book to anyone who wants
to get below the tourist surface of Paris and see how people shop for food,
clothing, fabrics, tools, bric-a-brac, or antiques. I don't speak total
French, but I think I see an opportunity here to schmooze with real
Parisians. Good photos, too.

not as expected.......2007-05-26

I thought it would be like the Markets of Provence; instead it was more a guide to fleamarkets which I would never go to in the first place. Not as expected.

Paris Made Easy: The Best Walks and Sights of Paris (Open Road Travel Guides)

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Seeing Paris While Walking
its ok
Truth in Labeling
THE guide to pack
Best of Paris

Paris Made Easy: The Best Walks and Sights of Paris (Open Road Travel Guides)
Andy Herbach
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ASIN: 1593600631

Book Description

Like Open Road's series of foreign language menu-readers, our new compact, lightweight travel guides are for those travelers who already know where they're staying and don't want to lug around a huge book during the day. With a sprinkling of restaurant selections arranged by neighborhood, our Made Easy series focuses on taking readers to the best, as well as the most different and unusual, sights and walking tours in each city. Tuck this guide into your pocket and head out for a great day of sightseeing: you'll have over 100 sights at your fingertips (from the popular Eiffel Tower to the strange Counterfeit Museum!), with insider tips on where to stop at a cafe, where to eat, interesting shops, and beautiful walks along the Seine or through the famed Latin Quarter. Attractive design features a second color on the inside.

Customer Reviews:

Seeing Paris While Walking.......2007-04-15

I prefer guidebooks that aren't just mammoth listings of everything (hotels, restaurants, sights). This compact book hits the target with its highlights and its walking tours.
You get directions, maps and commentary. Boxed notes give relevance to much that you would unknowingly pass by. Boxed in sage green are SHOPPING TIPS and ENTERTAINMENT TIPS while RESTAURANT TIPS are boxed in dark green. This covers the sights on the Island and the 20 Arrondissements plus some further afield (Versailles, Disneyland Paris, etc.).
The second part of the book details walks to take. Try the Islands walk, the Left Bank walk, the Marais walk, the major sights walk, the Montmartre walk, or some culinary walks. Sage green boxes highlight DETOURS to catch a special sight.
I wish I'd had this on my first visit to Paris which I found quite expensive and a little overwhelming.

its ok.......2007-03-09

Its ok...I didn't really use it b/c I did a lot of sightseeing and this doesnt include all of them. Its nice for ppl who are in paris for 3 days and wanna see the basic things. Perfect size.

Truth in Labeling.......2005-10-10

This pocket size guide really does make a trip tp Paris easy. The details by Arrondissement(district/neighborhoods)are very useful. The restaurant/Bistro tips were uniformly solid. The walks were easy to navigate and enriched strolling through Paris.The most useful guide to Paris I have seen.
A minor gripe: a sugested list of French phrases for the non-French speaker could use a phonetic guide.

THE guide to pack.......2005-04-26

I picked up Paris Made Easy just before a return trip to the City of Light, and I wish I'd had it the first time around! The title says it all: the content of this book, the way it's organized, and even its size made it the one guide I used day in and day out.

Do yourself a favor and leave the heavy guidebooks with the glossy pictures at home. (You're going to be seeing all those sights in person, anyway, right?) Paris Made Easy has great info on restaurants, museums, shopping, walks -- and not only the famous sights, but also some obscure yet really fun destinations that you might never discover otherwise. Good maps, too. Because it's all organized by neighborhood (arrondissement) in a compact format, I could just drop the guide in my purse, start wandering, and pull it out to find a place to eat or an interesting sight to see wherever I happened to end up. That freedom to explore made me feel much more like an insider and much less like a tourist.

The author's writing style is another plus: conversational, down-to-earth, and funny, but also very clear. (For example, I decided on the spur of the moment to venture outside Paris to visit Versailles, and a quick look at Paris Made Easy gave me such good instructions that I didn't even need to ask questions at the train station. In fact, I must have looked pretty confident, because people were asking me for directions!)

Check out the price of this book, too. With all the information you get, it's a real bargain. I can't recommend it enough!

Best of Paris.......2004-09-27

Although this book is out of print, the walks found in Paris Made Easy have been expanded and you can find them in "Open Road's Best of Paris" by Andy Herbach. It's available on amazon. "Open Road's Best of Paris" gives readers a small number of great choices and itineraries for one-day, weekend, one-week and two-week trips to Paris and environs. Readers will find a variety of plans grouped around three categories: Museums, Art and Architecture; Eating, drinking, shopping and relaxing; and Offbeat and off-the-beaten path. "Best of Paris" offers unique ideas such as "A Day at a Cooking School and Wine Tasting" and a "Da Vinci Code" walking tour!

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THE FLAGSHIP BOOK OF PARIS
Parisian Perfection

Paris, City of Art
Jean-Marie Perouse De Montclos
Manufacturer: Vendome Press
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Paris, the City of Light-its beauty and romance are matched only by its cultural riches. This stunningly illustrated book offers, in one definitive volume, the entire history of Paris's art and architecture, from the Gothic magnificence of Notre Dame with its renowned stained glass, to the engineering marvel of the Eiffel Tower, to the endlessly popular paintings of the French Impressionists, housed in the former train station now known as the Musée d'Orsay. In more than 800 color photographs and 720 pages, this book leaves no doubt as to why Paris is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world.

Paris, City of Art reveals the myriad treasures its artists and architects have created during the city's long and illustrious history, from the soaring cathedrals and the extravagant royal residences of Versailles and the Louvre (today one of the most important museums in the world) to the paintings of such neoclassical masters as Jacques Louis-David and such modern revolutionaries as Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. This deluxe, oversize volume is sure to appeal to every art lover, every Francophile, and every Parisian at heart.

Customer Reviews:

THE FLAGSHIP BOOK OF PARIS.......2007-03-15

BY FAR THE BEST BOOK ON THE HISTORY OF ART OF ONE OF THE GREATEST CITIES IN THE WORD, WHEN IT COMES TO ART. THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF PAPER AND VIBRANT CRISP ILLUSTRATIONS.IF SELECT IT , IS REALLY AN INVESTMENT.

Parisian Perfection.......2005-04-05

This is an amazing book, it is HUGE. The photographs are of the first quality and are crisp. This book is 700 pages so you can imagine how thorough it is, it just goes on and on, page after page, one building more amazing than than the other. I have always loved Paris and the city photographs so well, much like Rome. This book is a steal at this price and that is saying something, I am surprised they can print it at this price and make money, the paper used is of the highest quality and that's what makes the pictures pop. The book goes inside buildings that are rarely photographed, that's why it is such a joy to find that the photographer is excellent and that the quality of the book is fantastic. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves Paris and appreciates books of this quality.

Walking Paris : Thirty Original Walks In and Around Paris

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Boring!!!
great walking guide with glitches
Finding Unusual Paris on Foot
Wonderful walks
magnifique!

Walking Paris : Thirty Original Walks In and Around Paris
Gilles Desmons
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Seven Ages of Paris

ASIN: 0844201413

Book Description

Join this magical tour of Paris, and discover the keys to unlock some its most fascinating secrets. The French capital grew outward over the ages in concentric circles from the Ile de la Cite. Follow the author along the boulevards and avenues as he points out famous sights as well as unusual corners and hidden delights en route. His tour is rich in historical background, intriguing anecdotes, and tips on cafes and places to rest weary feet.

Customer Reviews:

Boring!!!.......2007-08-07

If you're only interested in who built a particular building and when and in what style, then you'll love this book. But in my mind, only an architectural history buff would like it. It's just a list of information, few cultural references, nothing interesting, it's very boring.

great walking guide with glitches.......2007-05-13

My girlfriend and I did about a third of the walks in this book while visiting Paris at Easter.

Overall, a very good guide that points out both the expected and unexpected sites of interest on the
walk. The maps sometimes have glitches, so on every walk we found ourselves lost at least once.

Some walks were brilliant and informative. Walking Montmartre and the Marais, I learned a lot more about
neighborhoods I'd been in before (previously armed with a Michelin guide). The Latin Quarter walks were
a little less good but still excellent (and in the Latin Quarter, seemed to take us past all the fine bakeries).

Other walks were simply average: the Louvre to Champs Elysee and Ile St Louis. The walks were fine but
nothing in the guide made them feel special. And while I applaud the idea of trying to create a walk
from Trocadero to the Arc de Triomphe, the actual walk was rather boring.

Still, overall, the best walking guide for Paris I've encountered.

Finding Unusual Paris on Foot.......2007-01-11

"Walking Paris" is an excellent, easy to read, easy to carry book of walks around Paris which combines both obvious tourist high spots with hidden and unspoilt and largely undiscovered Paris. It is full of fascinating background information. It also contains helpful information about good restaurants and cafes on your route."Walking Paris" really adds value and enjoyment to your trip to this fascinating and most beautiful city.

Wonderful walks.......2006-11-12

When you are in Paris on your own, you often need a bit of direction to get away from the run-of-the-mill sites. This book provides you with alternatives to allow you to see a part of Paris that is not on the usual travel itineraries. On my last trip to Paris, I had the opportunity to use three of the walks described in the book. Each was in a new area of Paris that I had never seen before. It was fun discovering the areas. I had the most fun on the "Le Marais" walk. I had always wanted to see this part of Paris and I was able to see it in depth. This book is a tremendous addition to a travel library. If you plan on traveling without a tour guide, this book will be fill in many of the gaps in your experience of Paris and will provide you experiences beyond the norm.

magnifique!.......2005-07-03

Tres amusant. I enjoyed using this book to explore the most beautiful city in the world.

Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide to Paris (Eyewitness Travel Top 10)

Average customer rating:

excellent book
great book if you are going to paris.
Great book for travel
An amazing portable guide
DK publishing delivers yet again with this Paris guide...

Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide to Paris (Eyewitness Travel Top 10)
Anna Brooke
Manufacturer: DK Travel
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series. Whether on business or vacation, take the work out of planning any trip with DK's Top 10 Travel Guides. Building on the success of the Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK has created a new series that makes finding the best every destination has to offer even easier than before. Whether searching for the finest cuisine or cheapest places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or best deals on places to stay, the coolest family destination or hottest nightspot, the Top 10 format allows travelers to use the insights of experts to make the most of their vacation. Accompanied by a companion website, readers can share their experiences and vote for their own personal Top 10s.

Customer Reviews:

excellent book.......2007-08-07

the top 10 guides are the greatest books for traveling. they give the top 10 of everything you would like to know-sights, resturants, hotels. we traveled through europe and book several different types of books and the top 10 were our favorites!

great book if you are going to paris. .......2007-05-29

I bought this book off of amazon and am I glad I did. I'm not the type of traveler who just goes places on a whim. I like to plan on seeing certain sites and then to go see them. I read this book cover to cover, and several others, then went to Paris earlier this year. This book prepared me very well for my trip. It has all the information you will need to know before going to Paris, which is a wonderful city. It is definitely worth the visit at least once. The book helps with many of the small things that many tourists who do not have extensive experience travelling abroad would need to know.

Great book for travel.......2007-05-28

Great book for travelling. Small in size so fits in a backpack or purse easily without much weight.

An amazing portable guide.......2006-12-17

If you are planning a short trip to Paris this is a must have book. It covers excellent restaurants and wonderful places to stop and shop. The essential sights are all listed by region and are explained in enough detail for one to decide if they want to visit. If you are going for a longer period of time I would recommend a bigger guide but I would still get this one to walk around with.

DK publishing delivers yet again with this Paris guide..........2006-09-04

Just as impressed with DK Publishing's Top 10: Paris as I was with their Top 10 - Munich guide. Detailed maps and metro routes, information on how long to plan to spend at each sight and what to skip, quick translation guide for basic phrases to get you through your trip with the locals, and detailed pictures to refer back to after you've taken your guided tour but forgotten the names of your stops.

Keep it in your backpack during your trip. It's small and easy to refer to anywhere.

Top 10: Paris - 5 stars

Safe travels,
Matthew Sherman

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