Everyone's Guide to Romance in Paris

by O'Connell, Caroline

• ISBN13: 9780757002342
• ISBN10: 075700234X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-01
• Publisher: Square One Pub

Summary

From planning your romantic venture to booking a flight and packing your clothes, this book fills you in on hotels, hideaways, restaurants, cafes, bistros, antique stores and flea markets, museums, historic sites and unique tours, bookstores, street markets and gourmet stores, hot jazz clubs, cool concerts and even more. With French terms and phrases that will help you fully immerse yourself in your Paris adventure.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. v
About This Book	p. 1
Les Preparatifs
Maximize Your Trip by Planning Ahead	p. 5
Making Travel Reservations	p. 5
Understanding Arrondissements	p. 9
Hotels	p. 13
Apartment Rentals	p. 26
Applying for Your Passport	p. 26
Travel Insurance	p. 26
Exchanging Money and Using Credit Cards	p. 28
Studying the Language and Culture	p. 28
The Importance of Referrals	p. 29
Packing	p. 29
Phones, Electronics, and Appliances	p. 33
Your Pre-Trip Checklist	p. 35
C'est La Belle Vie
You Arrive! How to Adapt	p. 37
The Flight	p. 37
Finding Transportation to Your Hotel	p. 39
Arriving at Your Hotel	p. 41
Understanding Euros and Using ATMs	p. 41
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood	p. 42
Using Transportation in Paris	p. 45
Using the Telephone in Paris	p. 58
Understanding French Customs	p. 60
Les Fantaisies
Spoil Yourself and Discover the Secrets of French Femininity	p. 61
Hair Salons	p. 62
Beauty Salons	p. 64
Spas and Hammams	p. 66
Lingerie Stores	p. 68
Perfume Shops	p. 70
Tea Salons	p. 74
La Culture
Learn About History and Art Firsthand	p. 77
Historic Sights	p. 77
Museums	p. 82
Bookstores and Libraries	p. 86
Opera, Ballet, and Concert Halls	p. 87
La Cuisine
Delight in French Taste Treats	p. 91
Cafés	p. 92
Restaurants	p. 95
Wine Bars	p. 111
Gourmet and Specialty Food Stores	p. 113
Cooking Classes	p. 115
Les Boutiques
Splurge in the Most Fashionable Shops in the World	p. 117
Top Fashion Houses	p. 119
Designer Outlets and Vintage Stores	p. 121
Department Stores	p. 122
Discount Stores	p. 125
Accessories	p. 125
Tax Refund and Customs Information	p. 131
Pour la Maison
Develop Your Decorating Style	p. 133
Museums for Home Furnishings	p. 134
Antique Stores	p. 135
Specialty Boutiques for Household Items	p. 136
Auction Houses	p. 139
Flea Markets	p. 139
Les Sports et Les Excursions
Enjoy the Great Outdoors	p. 141
Gardens	p. 142
Parks	p. 144
Attending a Sporting Event	p. 145
Engaging in Your Favorite Sport	p. 147
La Nuit
Romantic Paris by Night	p. 151
Intimate Bars	p. 152
Jazz Clubs	p. 154
Movie Theaters	p. 157
Paris Tours at Night	p. 158
Nightclubs	p. 160
Cabarets	p. 161
Les Promenades
Journey into the Countryside	p. 163
Champagne Country	p. 165
Château de Fontainebleau	p. 172
Giverny	p. 173
Honfleur	p. 174
Versailles	p. 175
Les Souvenirs
Preserve Your Memories	p. 177
Taking Photographs	p. 177
Creating a Journal or Scrapbook	p. 178
Reaching Out Through Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube	p. 179
Sending Postcards	p. 180
Collecting Memorabilia	p. 180
Buying Souvenirs for Friends and Family	p. 181
Glossary	p. 185
Maps	p. 196
Suggested Readings	p. 203
Index	p. 205
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