Frommer's Paris 2013
by van der Boogert, KateEdition: 19th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-10-02
Publisher(s): Frommers
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Summary
Full-color throughout. Free full-color, foldout map. Completely updated every year. Insider advice on avoiding the crowds as you explore some of Pariss greatest gems, from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower. Plus tips for exploring some of Pariss more offbeat sights, from the eerie Catacombs to the avant-garde Palais de Tokyo museum. Where to find everything from the coolest neo-bistros to the most gourmet Michelin-starred French restaurants. Plus, recommendations for the hippest wine bars and the best food markets, from the Marché d'Aligre to the grand, upscale food halls of Fauchon. Insightful commentary on Pariss dazzling array of art and architectural masterpieces, from the Cathedrale de Notre-Dame to the Arc de Triomphe, and from Rodins The Thinker to Da Vincis Mona Lisa. Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
Table of Contents
1 THE BEST OF PARIS 1
The Most Unforgettable Paris Experiences 3
The Most Unforgettable Food & Drink Experiences 5
The Best Museums 7
The Best Family Experiences 9
The Best Free & Dirt Cheap Paris 11
The Best Historic Experiences 13
The Best Local Experiences 15
The Best Neighborhoods for Getting Lost 17
2 PARIS IN DEPTH 19
Paris Today 20
THE NEW PARISIANS 25
The Making of Paris 27
A DIVIDED CITY 30
DATELINE 44
When to Go 48
PARIS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 49
Responsible Tourism 54
3 SUGGESTED PARIS ITINERARIES 56
City Layout 57
Neighborhoods in Brief 58
Suggested Itineraries 67
Iconic Paris 67
Hemingway & 1920s Paris 71
Parisian Architecture Through the Ages 73
4 EXPLORING PARIS 76
Paris’s Top 14 Sights & Attractions 77
The Right Bank 78
The Left Bank 121
TIME OUT AT THE TOWER 140
KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE 142
Beyond Central Paris 143
Especially for Kids 145
Outdoor Pursuits 147
Sights & Attractions by Theme 150
Walking Tour 1: Montmartre 153
Walking Tour 2: The Latin Quarter 159
Walking Tour 3: The Marais 165
5 STROLLING AROUND PARIS 152
6 WHERE TO EAT 175
Best Restaurant Bets 177
PRICE CATEGORIES 177
The Right Bank 178
The Left Bank 209
IN PURSUIT OF THE PERFECT PARISIAN PASTRY 226
Family-Friendly Restaurants 228
The Top Cafes 228
Restaurants by Cuisine 231
Practical Matters: The Restaurant Scene 234
7 SHOPPING 237
Les Halles, Louvre & Palais Royal (1er & 2e) 238
Le Marais, Ile St Louis & Ile de la Cité (3e & 4e) 239
Champs-Élysées & Western Paris (8e, 16e & 17e) 239
Opéra & Grands Boulevards (9e) 240
Pigalle & Montmartre (18e) 240
République, Bastille & Eastern Paris (11e & 12e) 241
Belleville, Canal St-Martin & Northeast Paris (10e, 19e & 20e) 241
Latin Quarter (5e & 13e) 241
St-Germain-des-Près & Luxembourg (6e) 241
Eiffel Tower & Nearby (7e) 242
Montparnasse & Southern Paris (14e & 15e) 242
Malls & Markets 242
Shopping A to Z 245
Practical Matters: The Shopping Scene 266
8 ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE 269
The Performing Arts 270
The Bar Scene 275
The Club & Music Scene 280
The Gay & Lesbian Scene 286
Alternative Entertainment 288
Spectator Sports 288
Best Paris Hotel Bets 292
PRICE CATEGORIES 292
WHAT YOU’LL REALLY PAY 293
The Right Bank 293
FRANCE’S PALACE HOTELS 296
The Left Bank 319
Near the Airports 336
Practical Matters: The Hotel Scene 337
9 WHERE TO STAY 291
10 SIDE TRIPS FROM PARIS 340
Versailles 341
Chartres 351
Giverny 356
Auvers-Sur-Oise 359
Disneyland Paris 362
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS 366
Fontainebleau 368
Vaux-Le-Vicomte 372
11 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO PARIS 377
Getting There 378
Special-Interest Trips & Tours 381
Getting Around 384
FAST FACTS 389
12 USEFUL TERMS & PHRASES 399
French-Language Terms 399 Basic Menu Terms 408
Index 412
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