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Avant-Guide Paris (Avant-Guide Paris: Insiders' Guide for Urban Adventurers) [Paperback]

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Avant-Guide Paris: Insiders' Guide for Urban Adventurers September 2000
Whip smart, stylish and bang up-to-date, the Avant-Guide series is the vanguard of a new generation of guidebooks for travelers who have outgrown backpacks and shoestring budgets, but are too young for hermetically-sealed tour buses.

Avant-Guide books are packed with straightforward reviews from insiders who wouldn't dream of counseling readers to "pack a rain poncho" or "wear comfortable shoes." Each Avant-Guide is comprehensive in scope, detailing museums and neighborhoods as well as stylish hotels, chic shops, and the best restaurants for every budget.

In short, Avant-Guide gives you easy access to the most exciting and stylish facets of the city.


Editorial Reviews

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Looking for a contrast to that old standby, Michelin's Green Guide to Paris? Designed to catch the eye of those raised on TV and the Internet, this book uses bold colors and graphics to convey standard information. But don't be deceived by the layout; the guide is replete with useful facts on sights, transportation, lodging, food, and more. The entertainment section reflects current tastes (reggae, live jazz, blues) as well as standard tourist fare (stage, theater, opera, film). Particularly appealing are descriptions of the different Parisian neighborhoods contrasting the Islands, the Latin Quarter, the Left Bank, and the Right Bank, among others. The end maps will assist both new and experienced visitors to Paris, although one of the city maps will require a microscope to see the detail. The five detailed indexes cover books, maps, streets, places of interest, and Metro stations. This refreshing and entertaining guide is recommended for all travel collections.DOlga B. Wise, Compaq Computer Corp., Austin, TX
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

“Brutally Honest Insiders Give You The Straight Scoop So You Don’t Feel Or Look Like A Tourist.” -- The Independent

“For Cutting Edge In A City That Teeters Between Conservative And Revolutionary, This Is The Book To Buy.” -- Toronto Sun

“Sharp Writing And A Thrilling Layout Make It A Guidebook You Can Read From Cover To Cover Without A Yawn.” -- San Francisco Examiner

“This Fledgling Series May Soon Do For Travel Guides What Hitchcock Did For Film.” -- Chicago Tribune

“Whip Smart, Seductively Stylish And Completely Up-To-Date.” -- Consumer Reports

Product Details

  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Empire Pr (September 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 189160306X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1891603068
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,629,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just hip, it delivers on the goods, April 15, 2001
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Kris Krider (Alameda, CA (San Francisco)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Avant-Guide Paris (Avant-Guide Paris: Insiders' Guide for Urban Adventurers) (Paperback)
I've read every kind of guidebook, from Let's Go in the 1980's to Lonely Planet in the 90's and this refreshing addition to the multitude is just the answer for the young (and not so young) adventurous traveller. The graphic design is fun and reveals a smart editor - hire a good graphic designer. The writing is witty and irreverant at times - perfect for those who seek a good experience without the hype. The maps are inadequate - but who travels with one guidebook these days anyway? That's what tourist maps are for.

I particularily liked the photographs, certainly not your average "Gee, here we are in front of the Eifel Tower" standard fare. They capture everything you dream Paris would be: classy, cutting edge and just plain gorgeous. The writing gets to the point quickly with all the necessary facts, yet does allow for some subjectivity that I found refreshing both before our trip and during our stay.

Buy this book if you're a repeat visitor to Paris and looking for another experience beyond the three day quickie when you have barely enough time to see the big league sites. The nightlife and eating sections are worth the price alone. Sure, we carried our Michelin Green Guide because we're architects and enjoy knowing the details, but for a cover to cover guidebook, this is the best yet.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Crème de la crème, January 4, 2002
This review is from: Avant-Guide Paris (Avant-Guide Paris: Insiders' Guide for Urban Adventurers) (Paperback)
I have an absolute infatuation with Paris. I travel there about once a year and now own over 40 travel guides on Paradise, err, I mean Paris. This book is my absolute favorite. Sure, the images and layout on the pages are totally hip, but more important so is the information. Anyone who's read a few travel books on Paris knows about FNAC music shop and Virgin Megastore, but through this book, I also learned about Boulinier, Crocodisc, Chez Sanchez, Monster Melodies, La Silence de la Rue, and Parallèles, which all specialize in a focused area of music. I discovered some incredible boutiques that I've never seen listed elsewhere. A few sights are mainstream (how can one visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe?) but what makes this book unique is the listing of sights, restaurants, and shops that are totally cool that I haven't seen elsewhere. And if you want up-to-the-minute changes to the text, one simply travels no farther than their website. The book also has a "bite" -- raw, honest opinions. One problem with my book, however. I have read it and carried it around so often that my copy is getting quite tattered. For anyone with a true sense of adventure or who wants to explore some unique French spots where you won't encounter dozens of other tourists, this is your book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy an extra copy, because everyone will be borrowing this., December 4, 2002
This review is from: Avant-Guide Paris (Avant-Guide Paris: Insiders' Guide for Urban Adventurers) (Paperback)
Without a doubt, the best travel guide I've ever used. I've been to Paris many, many times, and this guide led me to places I'd never even heard of. Particular strengths are in the areas of Clubs/Bars & Nightlife, Live Music & offbeat museums (who knew there was a Musee de l'Erotisme?) This book is a great choice for the fun-loving urban traveler. I'd highly recommend purchasing this in conjunction with "Time Out Paris", which is exceptionally good for restaurant recommendations.

Bon voyage!

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