Full Description
Enjoy the sights in the City of Light Stroll the Champs-Elysees, visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, or linger in a cozy cafe. Take in the theater, a symphony, or dance the night away. Enjoy gourmet French cuisine or a picnic in the park. Savor a cafe au lait or a glass of Beaujolais. Go power shopping or bargain hunting. With this guide, you're ready for your exciting trip. Bon voyage! Open the book and find: * Down-to-earth trip-planning advice * What you shouldn't miss and what you can skip * The best hotels and restaurants for every budget * Lots of detailed maps
Contents
Introduction 1 Part IDiscovering the Best of Paris 9 Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into Paris 17 Chapter 3: Deciding When to Go 32 Part II: Planning Your Trip to Paris 41 Chapter 4: Managing Your Money 43 Chapter 5: Getting to Paris 51 Chapter 6: Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests 59 Chapter 7: Taking Care of the Remaining Details 67 Part III: Settling into Paris 77 Chapter 8: Arriving and Getting Oriented 79 Chapter 9: Checking in at Paris s Best Hotels 101 Chapter 10: Dining and Snacking in Paris 134 Part IV: Exploring Paris 187 Chapter 11: Discovering Paris s Best Attractions 189 Chapter 12: Shopping the Local Stores 246 Chapter 13: Following an Itinerary 280 Chapter 14: Going Beyond Paris: Five Day Trips 287 Part V: Living It Up After Dark: Paris Nightlife 307 Chapter 15: Applauding the Cultural Scene 309 Chapter 16: Hitting the Clubs and Bars 318 Part VI: The Part of Tens 329 Chapter 17: Ten (or So) Hidden Corners of Paris 331 Chapter 18: Ten Great Places for a Picnic 334 Appendix A: Quick Concierge 338 Appendix B: A Glossary of French Words and Phrases 348 Index 354
