Frommer's Paris 2011 (Frommer's Color Complete) [Paperback]

Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2010 | Series: Frommer's Color Complete (Book 826)

• Hundreds of color photos

• Free pocket map inside,plus easy-to-read maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

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Discover The Best of Paris
Travel tips from Frommer's Paris 2011

Discovering the City of Light and making it your own has always been the most compelling reason to visit Paris. If you’re a first-timer, everything, of course, will be new to you. If you’ve been away for awhile, expect changes: Taxi drivers may no longer correct your fractured French, but address you in English—tantamount to a revolution. More Parisians have a rudimentary knowledge of the language, and France, at least at first glance, seems less xenophobic than in past years. Paris, aware of its role within a united Europe, is an international city. Parisians are attracted to foreign music, videos, and films, especially those from America.

Though Paris is in flux culturally and socially, it lures travelers for the same reasons as always. You’ll still find such classic sights as the Tour Eiffel, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Coeur, and all those atmospheric cafes, as well as daringly futuristic projects such as the Grande Arche de La Défense, the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, the Cité de la Musique, and the Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand. Don’t forget the parks, gardens, and squares; the Champs- Elysées and other grand boulevards; and the river Seine and its quays. Paris’s beauty is still overwhelming, especially at night, when it truly is the City of Light.

Paris's Top Destinations by Category

The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences

The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences

The Best Things to Do for Free (or Almost)

The Best Museums

About the Author

As a team of veteran travel writers, Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince have produced numerous titles for Frommer's which have included Italy, France, the Caribbean, Spain, and Germany. Porter wrote the fi rst-ever Frommer’s guide to Paris and the first-ever Frommer's guide to France. A Francophile, he has lived and worked in Paris on and off for many years. He was joined by Danforth Prince in 1982. Prince was previously employed by the Paris bureau of the New York Times and is the president of Blood Moon Productions and other media-related fi rms. Porter is also a film critic, columnist, broadcaster, and Hollywood biographer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 17 edition (September 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470614412
• ISBN-13: 978-0470614419
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide, April 5, 2011

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This review is from: Frommer's Paris 2011 (Frommer's Color Complete) (Paperback)

I have used Frommer's guides in the past and have always found them extremely helpful. Of course there is the usual information in this Paris guide such as restaurants, lodging, shopping, museums, but there is much more. There is information to plan your trip regarding "getting around", money and costs, suggested Paris itineraries, etc. There is also a pocket size street map that I know will be helpful. We are also planning a day trip to Versailles and there is information regarding transportation, ticket purchases and several pages about the Chateau. I always trust that Frommer's guides will be a valuable purchase before visiting a destination. This guide has over 400 pages of information but is compact and can be easily carried in a large handbag or backpack.
I wanted to update this review since my trip to Paris. Yes, this guide was all that I wrote above but the book fell apart when I took out the map that was attached in the back. It split down the middle and pages started falling out. We were able to use the book but of course I was disappointed with this obvious design flaw. The street map was extremely helpful. Also, I would definitely recommend purchasing museum tickets ahead of time. There is a very long wait time in most of the lines so whenever possible purchase tickets before you leave for Paris. We visited Versailles in May and it was very crowded and had to wait in line even with the advanced ticket purchase.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MrsT, March 2, 2011

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Renee Mcwilliams "Fun lover from way back" (Blair, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This book was of INCREDIBLE help in determining what part of the city we wanted to stay in, where we would like to dine, HOW we would like to dine and in prioritizing our sight-seeing. Can't begin to articulate how much I learned from this publication!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must, June 19, 2011

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This book is sensational for those who want to be careful about their budget. Fommer, who was always good for "cheap" bargains ,has that possibility in it. Now, Frommer is good for finding things to do in Paris for a year or more. Some of these enjoyments are free or cheap; others cost money. There is something for anyone in this wonderful book.