Pariswalks, Revised Edition: including two new walks (Paperback)

by Alison Landes (Author), Sonia Landes (Author) "Here you are in the heart of Paris, looking at Notre-Dame on the Ile de la Cite, where the Parisii, the tribe for whom the..." (more)
Key Phrases: Place des Vosges, Rue Mouffetard, Place Royale (more...)

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"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
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"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

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"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

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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 (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,195,095 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	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

By	[e-mail] (Mystic, CT, USA) - See all my reviews

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.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have"ÿ, January 9, 2000

By	Nancy Moorhead (Roswell, New Mexico) - See all my reviews

I've taken this book to Paris three times. Our local library discarded the book and I was so upset. It's wonderful to use in Paris or to remember my trips. I was so excited to find in newly published. I have already got one, which I passed on to a friend going to Paris, now I'm ordering another.