Paris in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. Each guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the region or city. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries designed to take in the major sites, as well as a chapter on excursions to other destinations within easy reach. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation. Each guide also has a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map giving an overview of the region. ...

Paris in the Select Guide series offers a more exclusive handy-sized city break guide from the publisher Insight, with a collection of over 100 inspiring ideas for your chic-urban stay, including plenty of secret gems & off-beat haunts designed for informed, experienced travellers & those on a repeat visit but looking for fresh insights. All recommends have been carefully selected by a local writer who knows the city inside out & can sincerely recommend great places to eat, drink, relax & explore. The guide is constructed with an introductory city overview & then an ...

Paris in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. The guide has some language tips, a climate chart & an overview of top attractions shown on its fly-leaf. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of each guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist & each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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Paris in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...

Lonely Planet presents this durable & waterproof street map of Paris with a handy slipcase & an easy-fold format. Get more from your map & your trip with images & information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary s Covers Triangle d` Or, Faubourg St-Germain, Left Bank, Le Marais & Montmarte. ...

By documenting the everyday workings of the city, Magnums photographers capture the essence of Parisian life. Their photographs show the city as it lives & breathes
- from fashion shows to underground jazz clubs, from the bustling metro to outdoor cafes, & from the Art Deco Fouquets hotel to the working class Goutte d Or neighborhood. Even celebrities appear as ordinary citizens encountered in their own milieu
- from former President Francois Mitterrand to novelist Marguerite Duras, singer Edith Piaf to actress Catherine Deneuve, fashion designer Christian Dior to artist Giacometti. The city`s rich history & traditions are inherent in images depicting the bravery of an unknown female resistance fighter, the exuberant joy upon the Liberation of Paris, the eroticism of burlesque dancers, or the excitement of the final lap of the Tour de France. Crusty baguettes, buttery escargot, glasses of wine, & abundant butcher cases attest to the gastronomic pleasures of the city, & all of the monuments the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame appear like cast members at curtain call. This book celebrates the myriad aspects of Paris in a volume as captivating for the lifelong Parisian as it is for the armchair traveler.

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A useful & interesting tourist atlas, with clear mapping which carries a wealth of information for visitors to the city. The maps not only show monuments & places of interest, but also indicate numerous restaurants, bars, cafés, jazz clubs, discos, shops, street markets, etc. Streets with bus routes are shown in contrasting colour. The atlas covers most of Paris &

Includes:: an index, plans of the Louvre & the Notre-Dame cathedral, maps for Bois de Boulogne, Bois de Vincennes & Versailles, & a clear diagram of the metro network. The guide section

Includes:: notes on the city`s the history, brief descriptions of main places of interest, advice on shopping, nightlife, famous restaurants, cafés & bars, etc. All the text is in English.



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No more struggling against the wind to fold back the extra large city map you picked up at the tourist office. No more carrying around the exhaustive but back-achingly heavy guide you borrowed from the library. The only thing you need when out & about is a Map Guide. The unique Everyman Map Guide series cleverly combines maps & text in an easy-to-use format, listing the best sights, restaurants & shops alongside fold-out maps of exceptional clarity. Each guide divides the city into sections & devotes two double pages to each of them. Sections are colour coded, & a small area map at the bottom of the page tells you where you are within the city, & within the guide. There are also four pages of useful information about the city at the front of the book, & a four-page city-wide hotel section at the back; plus a street index & thematic index. Stylish, clever, practical &, at GBP5.99, very good value for your money, a Map Guide is the indispensable pocket companion to your week end or short break away. ...

Paris at 1:15, 000 on a pocket-size street plan from Marco Polo Travel Publishing printed on sturdy, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, with metro/RER stations clearly marked & the lines shown on a separate diagram, lists of useful addresses, etc The map covers the city roughly within the Boulevard Périphérique, including the adjoining parts of Bois de Boulogne & Bois de Vincennes. Metro & RER stations are clearly marked, & the tramline along the southern part of the Boulevard Intérieur is shown with stops. The plan also highlights principal traffic arteries across the city & shows one way streets, car parks & pedestrianized areas. Important buildings & places of interest are marked & named. Cartography is from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. The index is on the reverse side &

Includes:: extensive lists of useful contact details for tourist information offices, hotel reservation, campsites & youth hostels, car hire, museums, entertainment venues, emergency services, etc. Also provided is a diagram of the metro/RER/tram network, plus a road map of the city’s environs including Versailles & Euro Disneyl&.



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The Marco Polo Guide to Paris is the perfect companion for your trip to Paris, featuring practical information & insightful tips on how to make the most of your time in Paris. Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that’s what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven’t bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo’s unique insider tips are peppered throughout the guide
- offering a real insight into the destination.

Includes:: special tips for when it rains, things to do for free, chill out & relax. Where to start – tells the reader the ideal starting point to explore the city / destination, how to get there: by car or public transport, where to park the car… & much more! The perfect day / perfect route – the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. Practical information on shopping, food & drink & much more – plus a phrasebook section. Also

Includes:: a fully indexed street atlas & a pull-out map.





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