Pariswalks, Revised Edition: including two new walks [Paperback]

Alison Landes (Author), Sonia Landes (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pariswalks | Publication Date: April 9, 1999

Full of architectural detail, unique advice, and historic and literary anecdotes, Pariswalks allows the reader to do as the Parisians do-take to the streets on foot to discover the secret splors of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In this revised and updated edition of their quintessential Parisian guide, Alison and Sonia Landes lead the reader through the maze of Paris's hidden back streets and into the tiny shops, secluded courtyards, underground cellars, and serene interiors that tourists rarely see. Each walk is easily completed in a morning or afternoon and suggests shopping, dining, and cultural stops. Featuring maps, over forty black-and-white photographs, and a select list of quaint restaurants and hotels, Pariswalks is the essential companion to the hidden wonders of the City of Light.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A perfect companion . . ." --San Francisco Examiner

"The best parts of a great city are discussed with a loving attention to tiny details, historic resonances, the texture and tempo of life on the narrow streets." --The Washington Post

From the Publisher

The Pariswalks Audio Guide is narrated by Gates McFadden who studied a L'ecole Jacques le Coq in Paris and performed many a routine on the street of Paris while the hat was passes. She is of course well known as Dr. Beverly Crusher on Star Trek. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Holt Paperbacks; Revised edition (April 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805061274
• ISBN-13: 978-0805061277
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 4.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,304,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't walk Paris without it!, November 17, 2000

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batoral (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pariswalks, Revised Edition: including two new walks (Paperback)

This is a terrific "off the beaten path" type tour guide. These tours take you to areas that other tourists just pass through on their way to the Eifel Tower and Louvre. With this book you experience the real Paris, not the tourist's Paris.

At the beginning of each tour (allow one per day), find a bench in one of the many small parks and read the introduction to the tour. While you take in the sights, smells and sounds of the area, you'll learn a bit of history to set the stage for the tour. The walks are slow and intend for you to really look at your surroundings as you read about the history, architecture and people. I wish there were guides like this for every city!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding guide., October 2, 2005

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Nelson (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pariswalks: Sixth Edition (Pariswalks) (6th Edition) (Paperback)

This book has been one of the many reasons I fell in love with Paris.

In fact, it taught me how to explore Paris on my own during the 5 years I lived there. Beginning with this book, I learned how much history and cultural wealth is hidden in every corner of the city, ready to be discovered. I learned to explore the building façades, their inner patios that sometimes hide gardens, statues and even centuries old temples. I have explored parkings for outstanding discoveries (like the medieval wall on the underground parking on rue Mazarine), etc.

I learned enough of the city history to get me curious and start reading on my own about the kings of France, the history of Paris architecture, and so much more.

I have both an older edition and the audio guide, which is excelent for use when walking alone. However, I noticed that on the latest edition, the walk on rue Moufetard is gone (at least that's how it seems from the index here on Amazon"). Pitty, because I loved the region and the walk itself.

The only danger is that if you go to Paris with this book, you may never want to leave again, like I did.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous audiotape, December 13, 1998

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Nils H. Wessell (Water Island, St. Thomas VI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pariswalks (Henry Holt Walks Series) (Paperback)

The Pariswalks audiotape is an immensely entertaining and educational way to wander through Paris neighborhoods. You can, for a change, SEE what the guidebooks are talking about WITHOUT having your nose in the book the whole time. The narration is humorous as well as informative. Because this Pariswalks audiotape is so good,I have given theLondonwalks audiotape on faith for Christmas to someone about to head for London. I will never travel to Europe again without first checking to learn whether an audiotape is available for my destination city.