Paris (UpCLOSE S.)

by etc. (Editor), Eugene Fodor (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $8.36

  THE GUIDE THAT GETS YOU TO THE heart &; soul OF PARIS
  upCLOSE Paris is smart, fun, and informative. It gives you
  quirky, never-obvious facts about major sights, as well as the lowdown on
  the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the
  essence of the City of Light and helps you get the most Paris for your
  travel dollar. In short, it's the best of all possible travel
  companions.
  All the places to go, from the Tour Eiffel to the Pompidou
  Monumental sights, historic churches, and postmodern parks
  Museums--from the ostentatiously grand to the delightfully obscure
  Shopping for designer deals, flea-market finds, and Seine-side books
  Short escapes to Versailles, Chartres, and Fontainebleau
  Tell-all reviews of small hotels and clean hostels
  Where to stay that's charming (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg)
  Hip discoveries, top-floor garrets, and friendly, family-run places
  Hostels and foyers in medieval palaces and 18th-century houses
  Best bets on both banks: from the Quartier Latin to the Ope ra
  The buzz on restaurants, cafe s, and Paris by night
  Bistros and brasseries, baguettes and brie from open-air markets
  Beyond French food: Vietnamese, North and West African, and more
  Cafe culture: neighborhood hangouts and literary legacies
  Where to find jazz and rock, film and theater, bars and clubs
  Practical info, great maps
  Airfare deals and how to get around
  Tips on traveling smart and losing the crowds
  Clear, easy-to-read maps