Synopses & Reviews
"A great read. . . . Lively and unabashedly opinionated." New York Post
budget travel redefined
I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you not only how to spend less in Paris, but how to see it in a more authentic way, without sacrificing comfort for savings.
- Cozy, restful accommodations: Instead of spending hundreds of dollarsa night for a chain hotel, why not spend $500 per week to rent a sunny apartment on lovely Ile St. Louis (p. 28), or get to know some real Parisians by staying in a hosted apartment for $85 per night (p. 24)?
Food finds: I'll take you where savvy locals dine, such as Le Rendez-Vous du Marché, where for a mere $9 you can enjoy three courses (p. 94).
Sights and attractions: Get in-depth coverage of Paris's iconic sights andthe gems most visitors miss, plus fascinating self-guided walking tours.
Insider's Paris: Attend a cooking class in Paris with a top chef (p. 199),argue philosophy at a weekly café philos (p. 210), jitterbug on the banks of the Seine at an impromptu dance fest (p. 203), or attend a dinner party open to all (p. 208).
Synopsis
- The best deals on accommodations-budget hotels, short-term rentals, aparthotels, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, and more
- The lowdown on Paris's finest museums
- Finding gifts and souvenirs made in France, gourmet meals at reasonable prices, French lessons, and bike rentals
- Exploring the "other" Paris-group rollerblading, film nights, shopping in open-air markets, plus nightlife
- Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York City)
- Free companion podcast on Pauline Frommer's Paris available at Frommers.com
Table of Contents
A Note from Pauline.
1 Paris: An Introduction.
2 Lay of the Land.
3 Accommodations, Both Standard & Not.
4 Dining Choices.
5 Remarkable Sights & Attractions.
6 The “Other” Paris.
7 Paris Outdoors.
8 Walkabouts.
9 Le Shopping.
10 Nightlife in the City of Light.
11 Get Out of Town.
12 The Essentials of Planning.
13 A Closer Look.
14 French Words & Phrases.
Index.