Paris Revisited: The Guide for the Return Traveler [Paperback]

Gary Lee Kraut (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2003

Award-winning author Gary Lee Kraut's insightful and entertaining exploration of the world's most revisitable city. This is a true insider's guide intended for those who enjoy fine informative travel writing, whether returning to Paris, looking to get it right the first time, or savoring Francophile fantasies from home.
Paris Revisited is designed as the paper companion to the Web magazine ParisRevisited.com, exploring travel, touring, and life in Paris and beyond.
In addition to thorough sections on sights, museums and nearby châteaux, the book contains unique chapters devoted to The Apéritif, Wine & Wine Bars, The Paris Restaurant Adventure, (mid-upscale) Hotels, Shop & Stroll, The Gardens of Paris, and Death in Paris, along with 4 city maps, a 4-color metro map, and 100 illustrations by artist Laura Barton.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Most of us have been to Paris before, now there's a guidebook just for us! ... a wonderful, if opinionated, guide." -- France Today, October 2003

"Paris Revisited is a superbly organized and enthusiastically recommended reference for enhancing one's travel experience." -- Midwest Book Review, August 2003)

"Paris Revisited offers readers much more food for thought than the average guidebook." -- The Lawrentian, Spring 2003

About the Author

Award-winning travel writer Gary Lee Kraut is the author of four previous guides to France and Paris, as well as articles and essays on travel, culture, and the arts. He operates the book's companion Web magazine ParisRevisited.com. He is the recipient of FrancePress's 1995 Prix d'Excellence for his work on France published in the Fielding Travel Books collection and lectures extensively about travel and travel writing beyond the cliches.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Words Travel Intl Inc (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972398511
• ISBN-13: 978-0972398510
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,064,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, helpful guide, January 22, 2004

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"jjknyc" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paris Revisited: The Guide for the Return Traveler (Paperback)

A friend gave this book to me just before my recent visit to Paris and it turned out to be the only one I used. There were extensive descriptions and background for places I'd never heard of before, the guidance intrigued me, and all of the ones I visited turned out to be little gems (and not overrun by tourists) that made my visit more memorable. The major sights are all covered also, but with more of an eye toward appreciation of their charms than a must-see checklist. A great resource.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paris Revisited - and I'm ready to go back!, January 15, 2004

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R. Weeks (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paris Revisited: The Guide for the Return Traveler (Paperback)

Most of the mainstream travel books don't fit my personality or have listings that fit my pocket book. This one is for the traveller that wants to see the city - not just other tourists. It's easy to read, has opinions that you can agree (or disagree) with and encourages you to see things, not just for the first time but in a new way. You can tell the book was written by someone that loves the city and he makes you fall in love with Paris too. If you're going to Paris alone, or with someone you're fond of, you'll be delighted. I'm ready to go back.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful little guidebook for anyone visiting Paris!, June 9, 2003

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Laura Winston (Los Gatos, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paris Revisited: The Guide for the Return Traveler (Paperback)

Whenever you're packing for a trip it's hard to choose which guidebook to bring along. This is the one for Paris! It takes you beyond the Eiffel Tower to the city's most wonderful museums, cafes, tearooms, gardens, parks, cemetaries, riverside walks and historical hotspots. The entries on French history are fascinating and fun, (you get the inside dope on everyone from Marie Antoinette to the Mona Lisa), and the sections on gardens will lead you to the city's most peaceful sanctuaries. With wonderful writing and illustrations, this guidebook is a gem. First-time visitors, as well as return travelers, are bound to find this book indispensable. I loved it.