Exploring Paris (3rd ed) (Paperback)

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Product Description

· A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to Paris, from Versailles and Chartres to Giverny and more.
· Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout; zingy captions.
· Intelligent, opinionated writing by Paris resident and arts maven, Fiona Dunlop.
· Solid travel reportage on every region punctuated by lively sidebars on Parisian history, as well as reports on Paris markets, art galleries, Paris in film, and more.
· What to see and do, plus walking tours exploring the Rive Gauche, the city's islands, and Montmartre.
· Special rating system identifying not-to-be-missed sights.
· To-the-point reviews of dining and lodging.
· Key planning information.
· Over 20 detailed maps and plans.
· Comprehensive destination/topic index.

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· A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to Paris, from Versailles and Chartres to Giverny and more.
· Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout; zingy captions.
· Intelligent, opinionated writing by Paris resident and arts maven, Fiona Dunlop.
· Solid travel reportage on every region punctuated by lively sidebars on Parisian history, as well as reports on Paris markets, art galleries, Paris in film, and more.
· What to see and do, plus walking tours exploring the Rive Gauche, the city's islands, and Montmartre.
· Special rating system identifying not-to-be-missed sights.
· To-the-point reviews of dining and lodging.
· Key planning information.
· Over 20 detailed maps and plans.
· Comprehensive destination/topic index.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 3rd edition (October 29, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679032118
• ISBN-13: 978-0679032113
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,740,859 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Research Source, July 10, 2000

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This review is from: Fodor's Exploring Paris, 4th Edition (Exploring Guides) (Paperback)

Fodor's Exploring Paris is a good research source. However, there is little depth to their recommendations. This makes it difficult if not impossible to discriminate from the many choices presented by the guide. The book also lacks the practical information necessary while traveling in a foreign country. The Berkeley Guides: The Budget Traveler's Handbook is a much better travel guide even if you are not interested in saving money. These guides provide practical information which proved essential during my wanderings in Europe.