Paris, Hotels and More (Midsize) [Paperback]

TASCHEN (Author), Vincent Knapp (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2006 | Series: Midsize

The total Paris experience Where to stay and what to visit in the City of Love? Among the sumptuously-photographed accommodations included here are the Christian Lacroix-designed Le Petit Moulin, the Dokhan's (designed by Fr?d?ric M?chiche), the ultra-chic Hotel Costes by Jacques Garcia, the charming low budget Le Recamier Hotel overlooking the magnificent Place Saint Sulpice or the intimate secret hideaway of Tom Ford and a Marais apartment for rent owned and decorated by fashion designer Azzedine Ala?a. While you?re in town, enjoy our suggestions for everything from a literary caf? experience to a luxurious perfume boutique or a renowned cheese shop. Everything in this guide is carefully tailored to help make your Parisian holiday as fulfilling as possible. About the series: TASCHEN's Hotel series books are much more than simple hotel guides. They are meant to be taken along on your trip, as they not only feature the best and most interesting places to stay?from low budget to luxury?but also list hot spots for each hotel's neighborhood. Once you?re installed in the hotel of your choice, you can peruse our suggestions for restaurants, bars, boutiques, specialty shops, and more, with the knowledge that these spots have been hand-selected by editor Angelika Taschen for a well-rounded and pleasing experience of the city you?re visiting. As an added service to our readers, a dedicated website for our travel books has been set up to allow you to browse all of our hotel selections online or make your booking directly; visit http: //www.great-escapes-hotels.com to find out more. Special features: - Plastic jacket with silk screen - 4 photo postcards - one double spread with a diary for yourpersonal travel notes - a hand illustrated map for each area

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

About the series: TASCHEN’s Hotel series books are much more than simple hotel guides. They are meant to be taken along on your trip, as they not only feature the best and most interesting places to stay —from low budget to luxury — but also list hot spots for each hotel’s neighborhood. Once you’re installed in the hotel of your choice, you can peruse our suggestions for restaurants, bars, boutiques, specialty shops, and more, with the knowledge that these spots have been hand-selected by editor Angelika Taschen for a well-rounded and pleasing experience of the city you’re visiting. As an added service to our readers, a dedicated website for our travel books has been set up to allow you to browse all of our hotel selections online or make your booking directly.

Special features:
- plastic jacket with silk screen
- 4 photo postcards
- one double spread with a diary for your personal travel notes
- a hand illustrated map for each area

From the Author

The photographer: Swiss-born Vincent Knapp has lived and worked in Paris for the past 19 years as a free-lance photographer, mainly for Conde Nast magazines such as Architectural Digest, Vogue, and The World of Interiors.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Taschen; Mul edition (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822849618
• ISBN-13: 978-3822849613
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #195,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Food & Lodging > Hotels & Inns
  • #99 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Pictorial

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Love Affair of a Book, June 12, 2007

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L. A. Enke "Anne of Carversville" (New York City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paris, Hotels and More (Midsize) (Paperback)

Written in English, French and German, "Paris" not just a guide book, but a memory book of exquisite design, superb photographs, and the highest quality printing on thick, finely-textured paper. Note that the type is a bit small, even with reading glasses.

These featured photos from the internal pages of the book don't fully capture its beauty and artistic design. When was the last time you ran your fingers over thick, finely-textured paper and experienced genuine quality for $16.40? Like Paris, this book is not "slick". It's the equivalent of a Bergdorf Goodman cashmere sweater.

Organized by arrondisement or neighborhood, each page captures the very soul and character of Paris, immersing the reader in the atmosphere and sensuality of the streets, shops, hotels and restaurants. I was completely seduced by each page.

Anjelika Taschen introduces both the seasoned explorer of Parisian neighborhoods and the first-time visitor to new haunts. Stop by the Grande Herboristerie Parisienne de la Place Clichy, a shop stocking more than 900 herbs that produce an infinite number of individually-prepared remedies for a multitude of modern maladies. I've been to Paris more times than I can count, and I found many new experiences for my Sept. visit.

Plan ahead in your gift giving or personal travel schedule. Unfortunately, this jewel of a guide book is not immediately available in the U.S. and is on a 1-3 week delivery. Buy a few copies in advance and put them in the closet. You will have a unique, memorable gift for special friends, family and business colleagues of every age, male and female.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!, December 4, 2007

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Di (Malibu, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Paris, Hotels and More (Midsize) (Paperback)

This book has it all... photos, information, & compact size. From page one you're hooked. Hotels are grouped into arrondissements with a lovely drawn map preceding each section. The photos are superb and really capture a feeling. I must commend the photographer(s). The book's vibe is hip and French. Everything you need is in the book... photos, hotel info including rates, websites, & great description. It certainly is a resource.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Paris Guide for Hotels and more, March 28, 2009

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Yael Bolender "From Cuculapraline-Frenchic" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paris, Hotels and More (Midsize) (Paperback)

I am Parisian myself and I love this book because it helped me to discover places I didn't even know ! The photos are gorgeous, the decors amazing, and the hotels probably a little expensive. So if you are wealthy and wish to organize the perfect trip to Paris, this book is for you.

The cover may be different from this one on this picture, but you won't lose anything, as the original cover is more elegant and classy than this one. What doesn't mean that I don't like this drawing. I do. It's just quite different in the style and the original cover is more appropriate for Paris, I think.