Paris For Dummies
6th Edition
Published on 24. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-470-88150-7 (ISBN)
Description
Enjoy the sights in the City of Light
Stroll the Champs-Elysées, visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, or linger in a cozy café. Take in the theater, a symphony, or dance the night away. Enjoy gourmet French cuisine or a picnic in the park. Savor a café au lait or a glass of Beaujolais. Go power shopping or bargain hunting. With this guide, you're ready for your exciting trip. Bon voyage!
Open the book and find:
* Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
* What you shouldn't miss --and what you can skip
* The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
* Lots of detailed maps
Stroll the Champs-Elysées, visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, or linger in a cozy café. Take in the theater, a symphony, or dance the night away. Enjoy gourmet French cuisine or a picnic in the park. Savor a café au lait or a glass of Beaujolais. Go power shopping or bargain hunting. With this guide, you're ready for your exciting trip. Bon voyage!
Open the book and find:
* Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
* What you shouldn't miss --and what you can skip
* The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
* Lots of detailed maps
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Cheryl A. Pientka
Paris For Dummies
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03/2009
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Joseph Alexiou works as a freelance journalist and has contributed to France For Dummies and Europe For Dummies. His work has appeared in the New York Press, the New York Observer, Newsday, and Paper Magazine. He is currently pursuing an MS at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism; he lives in Brooklyn.
Content
Introduction.
Part I: Introducing Paris.
Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Paris.
Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into Paris.
Chapter 3: Deciding When to Go.
Part II: Planning Your Trip to Paris.
Chapter 4: Managing Your Money.
Chapter 5: Getting to Paris.
Chapter 6: Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests.
Chapter 7: Taking Care of the Remaining Details.
Part III: Settling into Paris.
Chapter 8: Arriving and Getting Oriented.
Chapter 9: Checking in at Paris's Best Hotels.
Chapter 10: Dining and Snacking in Paris.
Part IV: Exploring Paris.
Chapter 11: Discovering Paris's Best Attractions.
Chapter 12: Shopping the Local Stores.
Chapter 13: Following an Itinerary.
Chapter 14: Going Beyond Paris: Five Day Trips.
Part V: Living It Up After Dark: Paris Nightlife.
Chapter 15: Applauding the Cultural Scene.
Chapter 16: Hitting the Clubs and Bars.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Hidden Corners of Paris.
Chapter 18: Ten Great Places for a Picnic.
Appendix A: Quick Concierge.
Appendix B: A Glossary of French Words and Phrases.
Index.
Part I: Introducing Paris.
Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Paris.
Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into Paris.
Chapter 3: Deciding When to Go.
Part II: Planning Your Trip to Paris.
Chapter 4: Managing Your Money.
Chapter 5: Getting to Paris.
Chapter 6: Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests.
Chapter 7: Taking Care of the Remaining Details.
Part III: Settling into Paris.
Chapter 8: Arriving and Getting Oriented.
Chapter 9: Checking in at Paris's Best Hotels.
Chapter 10: Dining and Snacking in Paris.
Part IV: Exploring Paris.
Chapter 11: Discovering Paris's Best Attractions.
Chapter 12: Shopping the Local Stores.
Chapter 13: Following an Itinerary.
Chapter 14: Going Beyond Paris: Five Day Trips.
Part V: Living It Up After Dark: Paris Nightlife.
Chapter 15: Applauding the Cultural Scene.
Chapter 16: Hitting the Clubs and Bars.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Hidden Corners of Paris.
Chapter 18: Ten Great Places for a Picnic.
Appendix A: Quick Concierge.
Appendix B: A Glossary of French Words and Phrases.
Index.