Caché Paris: A Guidebook to Discover New Places, Hidden Spaces, and a Favorite Oasis

by Molly McCord

VINE Reviewer: "Best of the Independent Guides... After Rick Steves' Paris, this is the best of the bunch."

The secret (and fast) entrance to the Louvre. The fascinating Parisian walk that guides you through centuries of French history in a single afternoon. Strategic advice for beating the crowds at Chateau de Versailles (and what days not to visit!). Three doable, worthwhile day trips from Paris. The best parks and little-known delightful neighborhoods to get lost in as you explore one of the world’s favorite cities. And shhhh….probably many new places, hidden spaces, and a favorite oasis that even Rick Steves doesn’t know about yet.

Plus, Caché Paris reveals more intriguing secrets, including:
- How did exotic animals end up in the middle of Paris?
- Why is the Louvre composed of nine different architectural styles?
- Where can you experience an unexpected (and never busy) bird’s eye view of the city?
- Which Parisian park has a grotto, waterfall, and suspension bridge?
- What should you do if you experience a metro strike?
- What select nights of the year are filled with city-wide music, celebration, and dancing in the streets?

With numerous links, resources, and insider’s knowledge-based Haute Tips, Caché Paris also features French menu cards for translating popular ingredients (especially helpful for those with special dietary needs!); a sample weekly itinerary with unique city highlights; and a variety of activities, adventures, and events so you can create a truly memorable, personable visit to the City of Lights.

1. First, Les Essentials
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FROM THE AIRPORT TO YOUR LODGING IN PARIS
CASH AND CREDIT CARDS
BEFORE YOU GO CHECKLIST
GETTING SITUATED IN PARIS
STREET SIGNS
PUBLIC RESTROOMS
WEATHER OR NOT
DAILY RESOURCES
STORE HOURS
GROCERY STORES AND GROCERY STORE PROTOCOL
LAUNDROMATS
CULTURAL DO’S and DON’TS
NOTEWORTHY HOLIDAYS


2. Transportation in Paris
TRANSPORTATION BASICS
BUYING TICKETS
NAVIGATING THE SYSTEMS
THE METRO SYSTEM
THE RER SYSTEM
THE BUS SYSTEM
THE CITY STRIKES AGAIN
PEDAL THROUGH PARIS


3. The Historical Axis
What is the Historical Axis?


4. Picturesque Parks
Place des Vosges: 4th arrondissement
Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes: 5th arrondissement
Parc Monceau: 8th arrondissement
Parc de Bercy: 12th arrondissement


5. Delightful Neighborhoods and Streets for Strolling
Rue Montorgueil: 1st and 2nd arrondissements
Rue de la Huchette: 5th arrondissement
Rue St-André des Arts: 6th arrondissement


6. Paris at Night
Twinkling Eiffel Tower
Annual Evening Festivals


7. Versailles Sanctuaries


8. Day Trips from Paris
Château de Fontainebleau
How to Visit Château de Fontainebleau
Champagne Country: Reims and Epernay
Giverny, Claude Monet’s House, and Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny
How To Visit Giverny, Claude Monet’s House, and the Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny


9. Paris Through The Seasons: Annual Expos, Cultural Events and Evening Festivals


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293 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 28, 2015

About the author

Molly McCord, M.A., is a bestselling indie author of ten books, intuitive business coach, astrologer, radio show host, and modern consciousness teacher.

Often referred to as a Consciousness Catalyst, Molly's popular website, www.ConsciousCoolChic.com was nominated by Intent.com for Best Spirituality Website in 2011. She is a practicing intuitive astrologer who has connected with clients in over 20 countries, and hosts a popular weekly radio show attracted over 70,000 downloads in the first year.

Molly has a B.A. in Political Science and Women’s Studies, and a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy as a formal channel for understanding Global Consciousness with a Jungian perspective. She is TESOL certified and volunteers her time teaching English to college-level international students.

Molly is currently an Ambassador for Women for Women International, a non-profit organization which provides education and business training for marginalized women in developing countries.

Book One in the Awakening Consciousness Series is THE ART OF TRAPEZE: ONE WOMAN'S JOURNEY OF SOARING, SURRENDERING, AND AWAKENING and hit #1 in Memoirs: Adventurers & #1 in Spiritual Self-Help! {thank you, thank you!]

Book Two is THE MODERN HEROINE'S JOURNEY OF CONSCIOUSNESS and for the first time, connects Joseph Campbell's the hero's journey to spiritual growth (Dec 2013).

CONSCIOUS THOUGHTS: POWERFUL AFFIRMATIONS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR SOUL'S LANGUAGE (Dec 2013)
- Modern situations, past life stories, powerful affirmations! A rare combination of wisdom for understanding the root of energies.

CONSCIOUS MESSAGES: SPIRITUAL WISDOM AND INSPIRATIONS FOR AWAKENING (Dec 2013)
- 21 inspiring high-vibrational channeled messages for Soul-Full living. Great for anyone interested in Abraham-Hicks, Sanaya Roman, Duane Packer, the Seth materials, and Barbara Marciniak.

Reviews

[Natali · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book includes everything you will need to have a successful trip to Paris no matter the duration. There are tips for tickets and transit but there is also a brief history of the city's architectural highlights so that you know why you want to see certain points of interest. It includes more than the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. It also includes information about city parks and shopping districts and annual holidays and events. I have been to Paris but did not know most of this! I picked up several tips for an upcoming weekend trip with my daughter. It was well worth the few hours it took to read this book to prep yourself with apps, maps, and menu cards!

[MG · Rating 1 out of 5]

Much ado about nothing

Nothing new here and certainly not anything you won’t find on the web. Don’t waste your money, you can figure all this out on your own.