Rick Steves' Paris 2007 [Paperback]

Rick Steves (Author), Steve Smith (Author), Gene Openshaw (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rick Steves | Publication Date: September 28, 2006

Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers how to take self-guided walking tours along the Champs-Elysées and through the Marais? With Rick Steves’ Paris 2007, travelers can experience the best of everything the city has to offer — economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, Rick Steves’ Paris 2007 includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; walking tours and trip itineraries; clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot; and Rick’s newest "back door" discoveries. America’s number one authority on travel to Europe, Rick’s time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 536 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Revised edition (September 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566918189
• ISBN-13: 978-1566918183
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #950,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great!! but with some draw backs, April 13, 2007

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Zaz - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rick Steves' Paris 2007 (Paperback)

I found this book very easy to read and interesting - and helpful when traveling, with a few caveats. The walking tours look great, although we didn't do any. The book is well organized and with an index you can't go wrong.

I found it the most useful when wanting to know how to do something... for example: what RER stations you can buy tickets to Versailles at, what are they called so you can ask for the right thing, and what kind of tickets to buy to save time and money. He also gives great recommendations on what to see when so you can avoid crowds or closings, etc.

What I found most disappointing was the restaurant recommendation section. We brought the book out with us one day, and without looking ahead of time, we thought we would be able to select a restaurant in the area we were in from the book. The area we were in that particular evening had only 3 recommendations: one very upscale and pricey, one sandwich shop and one cafe. We just wanted a nice, quaint restaurant to have dinner. No luck... we did however find the most perfect place on our own... sorry I don't remember the name!

So I would recommend this book for ease of getting around, insider tips on where to go when and walking tours. Just get another book on where to go to eat!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Paris guide, February 18, 2008

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Jonathan Greenlee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rick Steves' Paris 2007 (Paperback)

The maps and insider tips are Great. I will take a current copy every time I go to Paris.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful guide for first-timers, June 3, 2007

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cchocolate (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rick Steves' Paris 2007 (Paperback)

we bought rick steves' rome and florence books for our italy trip last summer and thought they were wonderful guides, so we didn't hesitate to get this one before we went to paris. the book is very informative and it gives you a lot of tips on how to get the most out of your trip. i enjoy his recommended walks very much. especially the walks that take you into the daily lives of the locals. afterall, part of the traveling experience is to learn how people of other cultures live. of course, you won't miss any of the major sights either. rick steves usually mixes in a must-see sight w/ other more relaxed, local-feel activity, so that you don't feel like you're just a tourist, get in, take photos, and get out. overall, i enjoy his books. i think it's perfect for a first time visitor, but if you're a seasoned traveler, this book may not be what you're looking for.