Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Paris leads the world's other cities in art and cuisine, in architecture and history, in music and sculpture, in philosophy and political ferment, in nearly every other area on interest to the visitor. It has to be seen and experienced, and done so in a thoughtful manner. Understanding the city's story and culture will add immeasurably to a trip to the "City of Light".
Written by longtime Paris resident, Anna E. Brooke,
Frommer's Paris 2024 is a portable tribute to the city and a roadmap to creating a hassle-free trip of a lifetime. From the world-famous panorama of the Champs-Elys e to the hip and bustling streetlife around the Bastille, from how to beat crowds at the Louvre to the ideal way to experience the Eiffel Tower, the book is packed with solid tips, illuminates the zeitgeist of the city today, and includes:
- Evocative, color photos throughout
- Local knowledge on the best places to eat and how to avoid tourist traps
- Detailed maps marked with attractions, hotels, restaurants, and M tro stops
- Exact pricing for hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours--so there's never any guessing--plus invaluable advice about what you'll need to reserve in advance
- Full-color Paris M tro map
- Fun, self-guided walking tours spanning the city, with maps
- A chapter of useful phrases including a pronunciation guide
- Fascinating and easy-to-read background on the culture, history and art of the City of Light
- Picks in all price categories, so you can splurge or be frugal, using the Frommer's star rating system
- Full section on suggested side-trips to Giverny, Versailles, Disneyland Paris, and more
- PLUS A handy pull-out, indexed map of Paris
About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 65 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
Synopsis
Frommer's books aren't written by committee, by AI, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We employ the best local experts to author our guides, like longtime Paris resident Anna E. Brooke. In this innovative, easy-to-carry, itinerary-based guide she shows readers how to see the best of the City of Lights -- in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
The book includes:
Itineraries for seeing the best of Paris in one, two, or three daysThematic, self-guided tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
Walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoodsHundreds of evocative photos
Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to placeHighly opinionated sightseeing, hotel, restaurant, shopping, and nightlife reviews for all budgets
a tear-resistant foldout map -- enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs.
About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 65 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.