Paris Tales is a highly evocative collection of stories by well known French & Francophone writers, translated by Helen Constantine. The twenty-two stories provide a captivating glimpse into Parisian life from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day
- evolving through the eyes of Maupassant, Nerval, Balzac & Zola, to the new generation of authors such as Gavalda or Beigbeder. This book takes us on an atmospheric tour of the districts of Paris, outlining the changing nature of the city & its inhabitants. From the shout of demonstrators on the Boul` Mich to the tranquility of Parc Monceau, from the artists` haunt of Montmartre to the glamorous cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, we meet a vibrant characters gallery including a provincial lawyer’s wife seeking excitement, a runway schoolboy sleeping rough, a lottery-winning policeman... Illustrated with maps & wonderful photographs, the book will charm anyone who wishes to uncover the true heart of this many-faceted city.
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Following the huge success of Ilex`s 1000 Dot-to-Dot series, we bring you the longest & most satisfying dot-to-dot puzzle ever! This beautifully designed hardback book concertinas into a stunning frieze of no fewer than 3000 dots, providing several satisfying hours of mindful dot-joining fun. The perfect souvenir of your trip to Paris, this fabulous original illustration features its most famous buildings & landmarks, including the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe & the Eiffel Tower. To enable you to enjoy your handiwork to the full, the ends of the design are perforated: you can easily remove your completed masterpiece, & display it on your wall. ...

Paris Time Out for Visitors 2013/2014 is a magazine style guide aimed at those taking a short break in the French capital. 500 of the top restaurants, sights, shops & clubs are featured in pages thematically dedicated to features, sightseeing, the consumer, arts & entertainment, hotels, & essentials such as getting around town & emergencies. The format, detail, listings & street map insets in Paris Time Out for Visitors 2013/2014 will all be familiar to fans of Time Out ...

Paris in the City & Regions series from Time Out; comprehensive guides to a range of cities & their surrounding regions & including some of the most detailed listings & directories of places to eat & drink & things to do & see. Time Out guides are strongly focussed on local entertainment & nightlife, in addition to principal sights & attractions, with expert local writers providing an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city. This unique quality has ensured that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. The surrounding region is also incorporated in some guides, with information on the principal attractions, sites, landscapes & the best way of exploring them. Each of the Time Out city & region guides has a similar layout, allowing visitors to explore their destination easily. An ...

Time Out's resident experts take you straight to the best of France's mesmerising capital, giving you the lowdown on local culture plus indispensable insider tips & over 1, 000 independent venue reviews. As well as covering visitor essentials, the Time Out Paris city guide explores everything from the city's defining cultural cornerstones to its defiantly cutting-edge concept stores. Sightseeing in Paris Paris hotels Paris restaurants Paris bars & cafes Paris shops Paris maps. ...

Time Out's resident team helps you get the best out of the City of Light, giving you the inside track on local culture, plus 300 independent restaurant, cafe & bar reviews. As well as covering visitor essentials, Time Out Paris keeps you abreast of the trends, including the rebirth of the chanson, the spectacular Quai Branly museum & the arrival of the boutique hotel. ...

Time Out's resident team helps you get the best from the fascinating French capital in this annual guide. Along with detailed coverage of the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower & all the major attractions, the Time Out Paris Guide gives you the inside track on local culture, with illuminating features & independent reviews throwing the spotlight on everything from ancient street corner cafes to vital new nightclubs. ...

In 1995, Adam Gopnik, his wife, & their infant son left the familiar comforts & hassles of New York for the urbane glamour of Paris. Charmed by the beauties of the city, Gopnik set out to experience for himself the spirit & romance that has so captivated American writers throughout the twentieth century. In the grand tradition of Stein & Hemingway, Gopnik planned to walk the paths of the Tuilleries, to enjoy philosophical discussion in cafes
- in short, to lead the fabled life of an American in Paris. Of course, there was also the matter of raising a child & carrying on with everyday, not-so-fabled life.
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In one of the most inventive travel books in years, Ina Caro invites readers on twenty-five one-day train trips that depart from Paris & transport us back through seven hundred years of French history. Whether taking us to Orleans to evoke the miraculous visions of Joan of Arc, to Versailles to experience the flamboyant achievements of Louis XIV or to the Place de la Concorde to witness the beheading of Marie Antoinette, Caro animates history with her lush descriptions of architectural splendours & tales of court intrigue. Organising her destinations chronologically, Caro appeals not only to the casual tourist but also to the armchair reader. Caro`s passion for & knowledge of France are so impressive that Paris to the Past promises to become one of the classic guidebooks of our time. ...

Your Guide to the 10 Best of Everything in Paris Discover the best of everything the city has to offer with this essential, pocket-sized DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Paris 2017 with pull-out map. Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in Paris, from the Eiffel Tower & Notre-Dame to the best Paris restaurants. Thirteen easy-to-follow itineraries explore the city`s most interesting areas
- from the historic Ile de la Cite to the trendy bars of St-Germain & the Latin Quarter
- while reviews of Paris`s best hotels, cafes & shopping will help you plan your perfect trip.

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