Paris Book

Truly the guides that show you what others only tell you, this book features stunning 3D and cutaway views of museums, cathedrals, and other must-see sights; detailed street maps; a handy phrase section; advice on the best places to eat, drink, shop, sleep, and be entertained; and a Survival Guide to help the traveler sort out essential information such as currency, transportation, and communications. As world traveler and TV personality Michael Palin says, "the Eyewitness Travel Guides are irresistibly seductive.... They also deliver where it matters most -- uncluttered and accurate information." From the Champs-Elysees to Montmartre explore the wonders of the City of Light with this gloriously invaluable companion. With pages color-coded for quick access, each French Quarter is seen street-by-street, and guides travelers to the district's galleries, museums, churches, cultural institutions, and parks -- captured in stunning photographs, vivid 3-D illustrations, and brief descriptive highlights of the treasures to be found within. Explore the four-page spread devoted to Notre-Dame Cathedral, complete with art, architecture, cutaway illustrations, and a historical timeline. Amble along the Canal St-Martin using one of the five recommended 90-minute walking tours that list route, length, stopping-off points of interest, and cafes to relax in after your excursion. Starting with a capsule of political and cultural history, this educational overview traces the art movements, architectural landmarks, writers, artists, historical figures and individuals who, over the centuries, have contributed to the city's unique personality, character and arts scene. From finding comfortable andaffordable accommodations to savoring outstanding French cuisine and buying designer fashions, the Travelers' Needs section lists hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars, shops and markets, entertainment venues, and a special section showcasing Paris for children. If you need to maneuver the Metro system, use a bank for the best exchange rate, skillfully handle local currency, utilize La Poste (the French postal service), or locate a pharmacy in an emergency, then turn to the Survival Guide, which offers this and other practical and essential information. The Street Finder offers a complete index of street names and places of interest marked on the maps featured throughout the guide. A handy phrase book translates useful words, phrases and symbols for enjoying all aspects of your stay in gay Paree.