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Paris Encounter
What Will Your Paris Encounter Be?
...aperos at a pavement cafe deep in the heart of medieval Marais (p114)
...seductive strolls along the Promenade Plantee at twilight (p15)
...arguing about modern art in the Centre Pompidou (p22)
...the lights of the city twinkling beneath the Eiffel Tower after dark (p10)
...catching the last metro home after a night out in Belleville(p102)
...picking up charcuterie and wine at the Marche Bastille (p129)
Discover Twice The City In Half The Time...
...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
...our discerning author recommends the very best neighborhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short break
...local experts reveal Paris' secrets: from the Louvre's documentary maker on the best places to view art to a fashion designer's shopping tips
232 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2007
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Lonely Planet
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A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
June 5, 2008
This guidebook worked out well for me because there is so much to see/do in Paris besides the major monuments. The author (introduced at the beginning of the book) is a 20- to 30-something year old who suggested off-the-beaten paths that someone like me would enjoy (cabarets, thrift shops, etc.)
But if you want detailed descriptions about the site you're looking at, this is not the book for you. I knew enough about the art/architecture of the monuments that I [luckily] didn't need that kind of detailed info. A few things about this book were not very helpful: 1) you'd be better off buying a laminate map than the fold-out included with this one; 2) the interior maps number each site, but the descriptions don't show the number...this makes it very hard to reference where you're going; 3)the features of what the locals "think" about Paris is interesting, but is (of course) one-sided and not very necessary; 4) author doesn't tell you all the must-see places (pretty biased to what she enjoys about the city).
But if you want detailed descriptions about the site you're looking at, this is not the book for you. I knew enough about the art/architecture of the monuments that I [luckily] didn't need that kind of detailed info. A few things about this book were not very helpful: 1) you'd be better off buying a laminate map than the fold-out included with this one; 2) the interior maps number each site, but the descriptions don't show the number...this makes it very hard to reference where you're going; 3)the features of what the locals "think" about Paris is interesting, but is (of course) one-sided and not very necessary; 4) author doesn't tell you all the must-see places (pretty biased to what she enjoys about the city).
March 19, 2010
Well I didn't actually compare guidebooks extensively, but I loved this one. It's small and light so I could bring it around with me easily; there's no lodging details (already had mine booked so why take up the space); the "highlights" and "itineraries" are spot-on; the pull-out map is a good one -- used it extensively; there's info on LBGT stuff; the practical info is useful (like admissions hours and prices); the neighborhood sections are color-coded and easy to use. I guess it's hard to recommend because people travel so differently, but this one was great for my week in Paris.
July 20, 2010
We paired this book with Paris Top Ten. This highlighted a few things that were not in the Paris Top Ten book, like the Shakespeare Bookstore and specific shopping places. However, it just didn't capture all that is Paris (maybe because it's from one person's point of view?). The map included a current subway map, so that was helpful.
March 20, 2009
Of the three "Encounter" series by Lonely Planet that I own, this one is my favorite. The map is detailed, the metro stops for each location are accurate and it lists most areas of note.
September 18, 2009
This is one of the best travel pocket books. I found the itineraries to be extremely useful/helpful when trying to fit the best of Paris in only a few days.
July 7, 2015
It's a great and complete guide which will help you planning your visit and also move around when you get there.
I really LOVE lonely planet travel guides!
I really LOVE lonely planet travel guides!
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