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Paris (City Guide) | 
 enlarge | Author: Steve Fallon
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Category: Book
List Price: $17.99
Buy New: $3.00
You Save: $14.99 (83%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 462938
Media: Paperback
Edition: 6th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 450
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 1740598490
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.4360484
EAN: 9781740598491
ASIN: 1740598490
Publication Date: October 1, 2006
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Amazon.com Review
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 chateaux and villages, plus 20 pages of detailed city maps, including the Metro. --Kathryn True
Product Description
From the heights of Sacre 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 cafe, 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 TETE - 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
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Positive Thoughts on Lonely Planet Paris August 2, 2007
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 July 18, 2007
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 July 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 May 18, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
. 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 May 4, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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