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Rick Steves- Paris 2008 | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: EBooks
List Price: $12.95
Buy New: $9.99
You Save: $2.96 (23%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 1469
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 544
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.43610484
ASIN: B0014C432Y
Publication Date: February 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Rick Steves, author of 21 guidebooks and host of the television series Travels in Europe with Rick Steves, has spent 100 days a year traveling Europe, every year, since 1973. If any American knows Paris, he does, and his self-imposed mission is to make the city just as accessible to those of us who don't have the good fortune to spend months there at a time. In his amiable, informed, and ruthlessly candid way, Steves focuses on the best--including nice places to stay and eat that give lots in the way of character and take relatively little in the way of francs. He suggests walking tours, museums, and itineraries that include both famous landmarks and little-known finds. He knows it all: art galleries and crêpe stands, street cafés and romantic neighborhoods, activities for kids, and great places to shop. Most importantly, he knows how Parisians live, and his guide provides the best information to let you experience not just the sights of Paris, but Parisian life as well. --Stephanie Gold
Product Description
Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers how to take self-guided walking tours along the Champs-Elysees and through the Marais? With Rick Steves' Paris 2008, travelers can experience the best of everything the city has to offer - economically and hassle-free.
Completely revised and updated, this guide includes, opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking tours and trip itineraries, and clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot.
America's #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick's time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 89 more reviews...
 Paris...here I come! September 2, 2008
I was apprehensive about a surprise trip to Paris with absolutely no idea what to expect and no French language ability but after reading this book I'm ready to go and have the time of my life!
 Beware!! August 30, 2008
Rick Steves books are definitely overrated. Amazon had several reviews of positive ratings for his books. I would not recommend any of his books. His Paris travel book is modest at best.It does not offer direct and clear picture of Paris. His major weakness is the lack of good detailed maps. Do not buy this book. In Paris you can easily get free street and metro maps.Not only are they free but very practical.
Our Paris 'Bible' August 30, 2008
I purchased this book for my first trip from Australia. The information was accurate, easy to read and has become a great resource even after my trip for labelling my pictures etc. It has worn very well considering how many times I have referred to it.
Rick's recommendations and advice for places to eat, sleep and visit were all without fault. I read the book from cover to cover before left home.
Rick's museum tours were made so much easier with photos of works of art worth seeing and the descriptions were perfect for my previous lack of art appreciation.
I have recommended the book to many people planning a trip to Paris. The information was so reliable that I would not hesitate to buy a current edition on a return trip to Paris so I knew I had up to date info at my fingertips.
Paris 2008 August 13, 2008
This is the best book on Paris. And it appeared that every American in Paris that we saw was carrying one! We had the Lonely Planet Paris also and a Frommer's but left them in the apartment and carried this one. I had faxed one of the recommended hotels ahead of our trip and while we chose to rent an apartment the hotel was going to honor what was promised by Rick Steves. We learned quickly that when it came to museums and Versailles to follow Rick's instructions. We were not disappointed. We especially liked the walking tour maps.
Christmas in Paris July 29, 2008
I have used Rick Steves book to plan my Paris visit this Christmas, and it has great information for travelers who want to mix with the local culture. I particularly like the all the details he provides because they often make the difference between a 'good' trip and a 'great' trip.
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