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Paris for Dummies (For Dummies Travel: Paris)

by Cheryl Pientka

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Publisher Comments:

There’s so much to see and do in Paris that it’s hard to know where to start. With this friendly guide, you’ll see the light. You’ll take in the dazzling nightlights and vibrant nightlife… the historic sites and monuments and the trés chic boutiques...the treasured art masterpieces and tomorrow’s fashion trends. Linger over a gourmet French meal, relax in a sidewalk café, or enjoy a picnic in the park. Stroll beautiful formal gardens or pick Monet’s Water Lilies at the newly opened Musée de l’Orangerie. Take a boat tour of the Seine or a bike ride to Bois de Boulogne and the Bois de Vincennes. This friendly guide gets you in a fun, French fame of mind with info on:
  • How to use the fantastic transportation system and make sense of the euro
  • Must-see sites, including the Louvre, the Eiffel Tour, Musée d’Orsay, the Cathédral de Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, and more
  • Incredible parks and gardens, including the Jardin des Tuileries, the Jardin du Luxembourg in the Latin quarter, Parc de la Villette with its theme gardens, and more
  • Where to shop for over-the top luxury items, find discount or overstock stores, and buy kids’ clothes
  • Culture and entertainment options, ranging from theater, opera, symphony, and ballet to live comedy and inexpensive organ recitals in glorious churches
  • Diverse clubs in different neighborhoods, including Barrio Latino, Batofar (an Irish light ship docked in the Seine), Red Light where the trendiest kids wear the latest fashions, Le Wax with its psychedelic décor, and more

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Paris For Dummies, 4th Edition includes:

  • Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
  • What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
  • The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
  • Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

Whether you would rather tour cathedrals with glorious stained glass, explore quaint neighborhoods, hit the happening scenes, or sip fine French wine overlooking the City of Lights, this guide will help you experience Paris with joie de vivre.

Synopsis:

Explore Paris the fun and easy way

Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, stroll the Champs-Elysées, or linger in a cozy cafe. Take in the theater, symphony, or opera, or dance the night away. Enjoy gourmet French cuisine or a picnic in the park. Go power shopping or bargain hunting. With this guide, your trip to Paris will be trés magnifique.

Synopsis:

Paris For Dummies presents you with to-the-point information that's fun and easy to access. Maybe this is your first trip to Paris. Or maybe you visited long enough ago that you went to the Jeu de Paume to see Impressionist masterpieces and wouldn't know that they're in the Musé e d'Orsay today. Maybe you're traveling to Paris on business and have only one day to enjoy yourself. Or maybe you're visiting a third or fourth time and want to see what you've missed. Whatever your circumstances, this book is for you.

This newly revised edition of Paris For Dummies is clearly organized to guide you through all the advance planning aspects of your trip and then get you off and running after you're in the City of Light. You'll uncover tips for Planning a trip, understanding the seasonal weather, making a budget, and options for travelers with special needs Settling into Paris, from navigating your way through customs to getting to your hotel from the airport to discovering Paris neighborhood by neighborhood Choosing the best restaurants for your tastes and budget Exploring the city's attractions, museums, entertainment, shopping, and recreational opportunities Living up the nightlife, from opera and ballet to nightclubs and cabarets

The City of Light is for everyone, and Paris For Dummies shows you how accessible it can be. Follow the advice laid out here, and you'll want to return to Paris again and again.

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About the Author

Cheryl A. Pientka is a freelance writer who has contributed to France For Dummies and Europe For Dummies. A graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Delaware, she lives in New York.

Joseph Alexiou recently graduated from Tufts University with a degree in History. A hopeless francophile, he hopes to return someday to Paris (or anywhere in Provence) in some literary capacity. For now he resides very happily in Brooklyn, New York.

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Table of Contents

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 (Well, Nine) Places to See Paris — Without the Lines.

Chapter 18: Ten Plus Great Places for a Picnic.

Part VII: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Quick Concierge.

Appendix B: A Glossary of French Words and Phrases.

Index.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780470085844
Author:
Pientka, Cheryl
Publisher:
For Dummies
Author:
Pientka, Cheryl A.
Author:
Alexiou, Joseph
Subject:
Europe - France
Subject:
travel to Paris
Subject:
Paris vacations
Subject:
vacationing in Paris
Subject:
Paris guidebook
Subject:
Paris travel guide
Subject:
Paris adventures
Subject:
Paris tours
Subject:
sightseeing in Paris
Subject:
Paris sightseeing
Subject:
attractions in Paris
Subject:
Paris attractions
Subject:
outdoor experiences in Paris
Subject:
things to see in Paris
Subject:
Paris neighborhoods
Subject:
active Paris vacations
Subject:
hotels in Paris
Subject:
luxury hotels in Paris
Subject:
family-friendly hotels in Paris
Subject:
accommodations in Paris
Subject:
lodging in Paris
Subject:
Paris itineraries
Subject:
visit Paris
Subject:
visiting Paris
Subject:
dining in Paris
Subject:
restaurants in Paris
Subject:
Paris restaurants
Subject:
nightlife in Paris
Subject:
shopping in Paris
Subject:
architecture in Paris
Subject:
the best of Paris
Subject:
arts and entertainment in Paris
Subject:
arts in Paris
Subject:
entertainment in Paris
Subject:
the performing arts in Paris
Subject:
museums in Paris
Subject:
Paris museums
Subject:
special events in Paris
Subject:
Paris events
Subject:
getting around in Paris
Subject:
churches in Paris
Subject:
historic sights in Paris
Subject:
parks in Paris
Subject:
gardens in Paris
Subject:
Paris underground
Subject:
festivals in Paris
Subject:
Paris maps
Subject:
Paris color maps
Subject:
Paris parks
Subject:
kid attractions in Paris
Subject:
walking tour of Monmarte
Subject:
walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Subject:
walking tour of the Marais
Subject:
food markets in Paris
Subject:
bars in Paris
Subject:
pubs in Paris
Subject:
clubs in Paris
Subject:
side trips from Paris
Subject:
Versailles
Subject:
the Cathedral at Chartres
Subject:
Giverny
Subject:
Disneyland Paris
Subject:
Fontainebleau
Subject:
TRAVEL / Europe / France
Copyright:
2007
Edition Number:
4
Series:
For Dummies Travel: Paris
Series Volume:
88
Publication Date:
March 2007
Binding:
Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
366
Dimensions:
8.44x5.56x.85 in. .84 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , Explore Paris the fun and easy way

Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, stroll the Champs-Elysées, or linger in a cozy cafe. Take in the theater, symphony, or opera, or dance the night away. Enjoy gourmet French cuisine or a picnic in the park. Go power shopping or bargain hunting. With this guide, your trip to Paris will be trés magnifique.
"Synopsis" by , Paris For Dummies presents you with to-the-point information that's fun and easy to access. Maybe this is your first trip to Paris. Or maybe you visited long enough ago that you went to the Jeu de Paume to see Impressionist masterpieces and wouldn't know that they're in the Musé e d'Orsay today. Maybe you're traveling to Paris on business and have only one day to enjoy yourself. Or maybe you're visiting a third or fourth time and want to see what you've missed. Whatever your circumstances, this book is for you.

This newly revised edition of Paris For Dummies is clearly organized to guide you through all the advance planning aspects of your trip and then get you off and running after you're in the City of Light. You'll uncover tips for Planning a trip, understanding the seasonal weather, making a budget, and options for travelers with special needs Settling into Paris, from navigating your way through customs to getting to your hotel from the airport to discovering Paris neighborhood by neighborhood Choosing the best restaurants for your tastes and budget Exploring the city's attractions, museums, entertainment, shopping, and recreational opportunities Living up the nightlife, from opera and ballet to nightclubs and cabarets

The City of Light is for everyone, and Paris For Dummies shows you how accessible it can be. Follow the advice laid out here, and you'll want to return to Paris again and again.
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