' Not only travelers but Parisians will have the Paris Metro explained by perusing this book in ways they never have before. An absolutely essential guide to really knowing Paris.' observes Robert Cole, author of A Traveller's History of Paris. What was the original name of the Place de la Concorde? Why was the Tuileries palace so called & when was it destroyed? Who built the Palais Royal? Find the answers to these questions & many others in this fascinating new book, which gives you the history behind the names of all the Metro stations in Paris. Arnold Delaney's text is full of illuminating insights into hidden corners of the history of the world's most elegant city. Take Le Kremlin
- Bicetre, an intriguing example of how, over many centuries, names evolve & become corrupted.. .known for its Bicetre Hospital, parts of which date back to the seventeenth century. The town's website explains that the Kremlin portion of the name is due to the fact that after Napoleon's retreat from Moscow in 1812 a hospice for his soldiers was set up in the town & the local pub was called Le Sergent du Kremlin. Bicetre came about because at the end of the thirteenth century Jean de Pontoise the Bishop of Winchester owned land here. The locals had difficulty pronouncing Winchester which became Vincestre & evolved to become Bicetre. The text is complemented by colour photography especially commissioned for the book, which takes a slightly idiosyncratic look at the city as well as giving a taste of the quintessential design & feel of the Metro system.
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Acclaimed author Noel Riley Fitch, abetted by noted artist Rick Tulka, serves the dish on Select, the famous Montparnasse cafe that for nearly nine decades has been so vital to Paris & its intellectual denizens: from Hemingway, Beauvoir, Picasso, James Baldwin, & George Plimpton to the writers & artists who continue to work quietly there in the back room or heatedly debate every topic imaginable into the night. The artists have their work on the walls; the novelists include the cafe setting in their fiction. The quiet & drama of the Select world illustrates the centrality of cafes -- particularly this one -- to Parisian social, cultural, & intellectual life. Blending pithy profiles & witty drawings of clientele & staff, the book is organized around a history of the cafe, its daily & seasonal rhythms, particular colorful patrons, & even its typical cafe/brasserie food (including a few recipes). ...

City Clips are little architectural page markers made to an incredible 5000 times smaller than the real life landmarks. Made from stainless steel, the Paris set

Includes:: four iconic buildings: Tour Eiffel, La Grande Arche, Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris & Sacré Coeur. Top your files, paperwork & books with a little Parisian skyline. A perfect little gift for architects, travellers & city dwellers!

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Double-sided tourist map of Paris printed on strong waterproof paper folding up in a simple concertina format (10x 24cm). The street plan (1:17, 500), spreading over both sides of the map, illustrates the main buildings with drawings & shows public transports, tourist information points, car parks, museums, youth hostels, campings, parks & other tourist facilities. Also included on the front is a plan of the transport system (trains & underground). On the reverse there are also a road map of the city's surroundings & a detailed plan of the road access & car parks in the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. Finally, the entire length of the Champs-Elysees, the city's most famous shopping area, is shown with shop & restaurants names & colour-coded for easy reference. On the whole map small insets indicate emergency lines, international dialling codes & other useful local information. The index lists only a selection of streets & the map legend is in four languages including English. Printed on strong laminated paper. ...

The Flip Pad is a tried & tested format for notes in all walks of life. Thanks to these new City Flip Pads travellers will find their way around any metropolis as they have a fold out inner city map as well as plenty of space for your notes. All city Flip Pads are bound at the top with a hard cover that flips up to open & folds back for easy note taking. This portable, pocket-sized notepad features a sturdy construction & an elastic fastener to protect sheets on your travels.
- 160 lightly ruled pages
- Portable pocket-size is great for trips
- Personal data page
- Sewn binding
- Elastic band closure
- Fold out city map
- Perforated pages
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Paris in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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The Paris Street Map Wrapping Paper by Lagom Design in pink is an artistic reproduction of the city centre. This is a stylish design which will add an original touch to your gifts. Wrap them with the streets of Paris! Eco-friendly printed, in England & on FCS approved paper stock. ...

Paris in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. This edition features three new sections: City Tours contains self-guided tours that show you the best of the city; More To See sights is ideal if you have extra time on your hands; & Focus On helps you get know the city in more depth. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...

Paris in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...