Product Description

The Rough Guide to Paris provides accounts on the classic must-see sites like the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, as well as delving deeper and allowing you to discover the less clichéd and commercial side of the city, such as the atmospheric streets of the Marais.

Packed with practical, perceptive reviews and hand-picked listings of bars, restaurants, accommodation and more; the authors’ recommendations and expert local knowledge will inspire you to experience the best places to eat, stay and party whatever your budget.

The guide provides all the info needed to explore every corner of Paris, with individual themed detailed sections; from how to keep the kids’ entertained to making the most of the Gay and Lesbian side of Paris.

Covering daytrips from the city there are sections on Disneyland Paris, the famous historical city of Versailles, beautiful Monet’s Garden at Giverny and more.

Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Paris.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #403000 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 496 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781843539926
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author

Ruth Blackmore is a Senior Editor at Rough Guides and a contributor to The Rough Guide to France and Classical Music.

James McConnachie is author of Rough Guides to The Loire, France, Conspiracy Theories and the bestselling The Da Vinci Code

Ruth Blackmore is a Senior Editor at Rough Guides and a contributor to The Rough Guide to France and Classical Music.

James McConnachie is author of Rough Guides to The Loire, France, Conspiracy Theories and the bestselling The Da Vinci Code

Ruth Blackmore is a Senior Editor at Rough Guides and a contributor to The Rough Guide to France and Classical Music.

James McConnachie is author of Rough Guides to The Loire, France, Conspiracy Theories and the bestselling The Da Vinci Code

Ruth Blackmore is a Senior Editor at Rough Guides and a contributor to The Rough Guide to France and Classical Music.

James McConnachie is author of Rough Guides to The Loire, France, Conspiracy Theories and the bestselling The Da Vinci Code

Ruth Blackmore is a Senior Editor at Rough Guides and a contributor to The Rough Guide to France and Classical Music.

James McConnachie is author of Rough Guides to The Loire, France, Conspiracy Theories and the bestselling The Da Vinci Code

Ruth Blackmore is a Senior Editor at Rough Guides and a contributor to The Rough Guide to France and Classical Music.

James McConnachie is author of Rough Guides to The Loire, France, Conspiracy Theories and the bestselling The Da Vinci Code

Ruth Blackmore is a Senior Editor at Rough Guides and a contributor to The Rough Guide to France and Classical Music.

James McConnachie is author of Rough Guides to The Loire, France, Conspiracy Theories and the bestselling The Da Vinci Code

Customer Reviews

Not that useful for typical tourist, maybe okay for others.
While planning a trip tp Paris we bought several books (Rick Steves, Fodor's, Frommer's, Mobile, DK Travel). This is the first Rough Guide I have bought. I have to say most of it is well researched, but the tone is factual an unevocative so it is hard to determine what might appeal. There aren't many hotel or restaurant reviews for a book of it's size. It's also somewhat dated and talks about smoking in restaurants and cafes which is of course banned now.
However, there is some info you won't come across elsewhere, such as library locations and hours, employment in Paris, etc. To summarize, I would not recommend this if you are only getting one or two books. But if you are looking to round out your Paris library or already are quite familiar with Paris it might be a good selection...just be aware it's not extremely current.

Rough, rough guide
I was really frustrated by this book. It assumes a familiarity with Paris-- why would I need a guide book if I knew the city?
More to the point, frequently the authors describe an interesting place but fail to provide details as to where to find said place (no map location referenced, or street names given). The maps in the back are incomplete-- I don't omitting small streets, but if a street location is (surprisingly enough!) mentioned in the text it should also appear on the map that the reader is referred to. Also, I didn't have much luck with any of the restaurant recommendations.

A very good guide to Paris
I respectfully disagree with the other two opinions of this guide book. My trip to Paris in July 2009 was my first to that city, and I found the book very helpful. The descriptions of places to visit were on the mark and gave detailed information about what you could expect to see, the opening and closing times, and entrance fees. I also found the historical background in the "Context" section beneficial, giving a brief history of the city from ancient times up until the presidential election of Sarkosy in 2007. I also liked the Language section which included definitions of architectural terms and political parties.
I agree the maps at the end of book could be better, but I always pick up a Knopf MapGuide of cities that I visit, and they never disappoint. Like the other reviewers I picked up a second guide book, Pauline Frommer's Paris Spend less and See More (Second Edition 2009), and I would have to give her book 5 stars, as opposed to the 4 stars I give this book because it appeals more to an American taste than the British Rough Guide book does, and it is better organized as well.