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Summary

There's so much to see and do in Paris that it's hard to know where to start. With this friendly guide, you'll see the light. You'll take in the dazzling nightlights and vibrant nightlife... the historic sites and monuments and the tres chic boutiques...the treasured art masterpieces and tomorrow's fashion trends. Linger over a gourmet French meal, relax in a sidewalk cafe, or enjoy a picnic in the park. Stroll beautiful formal gardens or pick Monet's Water Lilies at the newly opened Musee de l'Orangerie. Take a boat tour of the Seine or a bike ride to Bois de Boulogne and the Bois de Vincennes. This friendly guide gets you in a fun, French fame of mind with info on: How to use the fantastic transportation system and make sense of the euro Must-see sites, including the Louvre, the Eiffel Tour, Musee d'Orsay, the Cathedral de Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, and more Incredible parks and gardens, including the Jardin des Tuileries, the Jardin du Luxembourg in the Latin quarter, Parc de la Villette with its theme gardens, and more Where to shop for over-the top luxury items, find discount or overstock stores, and buy kids' clothes Culture and entertainment options, ranging from theater, opera, symphony, and ballet to live comedy and inexpensive organ recitals in glorious churches Diverse clubs in different neighborhoods, including Barrio Latino, Batofar (an Irish light ship docked in the Seine), Red Light where the trendiest kids wear the latest fashions, Le Wax with its psychedelic decor, and moreLike every For Dummies travel guide, Paris For Dummies, 4th Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pagesWhether you would rather tour cathedrals with glorious stained glass, explore quaint neighborhoods, hit the happening scenes, or sip fine French wine overlooking the City of Lights, this guide will help you experience Paris with joie de vivre.

Author Biography

Cheryl A. Pientka is a freelance writer who has contributed to France For Dummies and Europe For Dummies. A graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Delaware, she lives in New York.

Joseph Alexiou recently graduated from Tufts University with a degree in History. A hopeless francophile, he hopes to return someday to Paris (or anywhere in Provence) in some literary capacity. For now he resides very happily in Brooklyn, New York.

Introduction
Introducing Paris
Discovering the Best of Paris
Digging Deeper into Paris
Deciding When to Go
Planning Your Trip to Paris
Managing Your Money
Getting to Paris
Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests
Taking Care of the Remaining Details
Settling into Paris
Arriving and Getting Oriented
Checking in at Paris's Best Hotels
Dining and Snacking in Paris
Exploring Paris
Discovering Paris's Best Attractions
Shopping the Local Stores
Following an Itinerary
Going Beyond Paris: Five Day Trips
Living It Up After Dark: Paris Nightlife
Applauding the Cultural Scene
Hitting the Clubs and Bars
The Part of Tens
Ten (Well, Nine) Places to See Paris - Without the Lines
Ten Plus Great Places for a Picnic
Appendixes
Quick Concierge
A Glossary of French Words and Phrases
Index
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