Rough Guide Directions Paris

by Blackmore, Ruth; Blackmore, Ruth; Blackmore, Ruth; Blackmore, Ruth; Blackmore, Ruth; McConnachie, James; McConnachie, James; McConnachie, James; McConnachie, James; McConnachie, James

• ISBN13: 9781843537441
• ISBN10: 1843537443
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-05
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Parisis the perfect companion whether you're on a week long break or flying visit to the popular French capital. This full-colour, pocket guide includes 28 themed sections - from 'Monumental Paris' to 'Secret walks and hidden gardens', to help you decide what to do, 24 hours a day. As well as sightseeing and transport information 'The Ideas' section provides all the insider knowledge on the best bars, bistros, and gourmet restaurants, all keyed to accompanying, easy-to-use maps. The language section has a useful menu reader and handy phrases to have you speaking a little French by the time you arrive. Ideal for a weekend break or family trip.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Ideas	p. 9
The big six	p. 10
Paris Calendar	p. 12
The Seine	p. 14
Contemporary architecture	p. 16
Art galleries	p. 18
Museums	p. 20
Churches	p. 22
Secret gardens	p. 24
Dead Paris	p. 26
Gastronomic restaurants	p. 28
Bistrots	p. 30
Classic brasseries	p. 32
Cafes	p. 34
Paris nightlife	p. 36
Musical Paris	p. 38
Gourmet Paris	p. 40
Markets	p. 42
Romantic hideaways	p. 44
Paris fashion	p. 46
Glamorous Paris	p. 48
Gay Paris	p. 50
Kids' Paris	p. 52
Ethnic food	p. 54
Green Paris	p. 56
Images of Paris	p. 58
Paris views	p. 60
Parisians' Paris	p. 62
Places	p. 49
The Islands	p. 67
The Louvre	p. 74
The Champs-Elysees and Tuileries	p. 79
Trocadero	p. 87
The Grands Boulevards and passages	p. 91
Beaubourg and Les Halles	p. 101
The Marais	p. 107
The Quartier Latin	p. 120
St-Germain	p. 133
The Eiffel Tower area	p. 142
Montparnasse	p. 148
Southern Paris	p. 153
Montmartre and northern Paris	p. 159
Bastille and Bercy	p. 169
Western Paris	p. 184
Excursions	p. 189
Accommodation	p. 195
Essentials	p. 209
Chronology	p. 219
Language	p. 225
Index	p. 237
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