Frommer's Paris 2024

(Paperback, 9th New edition)

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Paris leads the world's other cities in art and cuisine, in architecture and history, in music and sculpture, in philosophy and political ferment, in nearly every other area on interest to the visitor.It has to be seen and experienced, and done so in a thoughtful manner. Understanding the citys story and culture will add immeasurably to a trip to the City of Light.

Written by longtime Paris resident, Anna E. Brooke,Frommer's EasyGuide to Parisis a portable tribute to the city and a roadmap to creating a hassle-free trip of a lifetime. From the world-famous panorama of the Champs-Elyse to the hip and bustling streetlife around the Bastille, from how to beat crowds at the Louvre to the ideal way to experience the Eiffel Tower, the book is packed with solid tips, illuminates the zeitgeist of the city today, and includes:

16 pages of color photos, plus dozens of more photos throughout

Insider listsof the citys highlights

Local knowledgeon the best places to eat and how to avoid tourist traps

Detailed mapsmarked with attractions, hotels, restaurants, and Mtro stops

Exact pricing for hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours - plus invaluable advice about what youll need to reserve in advance

Full-color Paris Mtro map

Fun, self-guided walking toursspanning the city, with maps

A chapter of useful phrasesincluding a pronunciation guide

Fascinating and easy-to-readbackground on the culture, history and art of the City of Light

Picks in all price categories, so you can splurge or be frugal, using the Frommers star rating system

Full section on suggested side-tripsto Giverny, Versailles, Disneyland Paris, and more

PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed mapof Paris

About Frommers: Theres a reason that Frommers has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the bestselling guide series in 1957 to help American service members fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe. Since then, we have published thousands of titles, becoming a household name by helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommers.

Author Bio

Anna E. Brooke relocated from her native Britain to Paris in 2000 and hasn't looked back since. She is now a full-fledged bohemian, juggling life between freelance travel writing (Frommer's, Sunday New York Times Travel, Time Out Paris and the Financial Times), children's fiction, acting and songwriting for film.