Frommer's 2000 Paris from $80 a Day: The Ultimate Guide to Comfortable Low-Cost Travel

by Oliver, Jeanne

• ISBN13: 9780028631394
• ISBN10: 0028631390
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-11-01
• Publisher: Pgw

Summary

Completely updated and personally researched by a local journalist, Paris from $70 a Day is the key to enjoying the real life of the City of Light. We'll take you to street markets, affordable cafes, neighborhood bistros, and the best excursion areas, and recommend dozens of hotel bargains that make this otherwise high-priced city affordable for anyone. A complete sightseeing guide is supplemented with city strolls and special experiences that only a local would know.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. viii
The Best of Paris from $80 a Day	p. 1
Frommer's Favorite Affordable Experiences	p. 4
Best Affordable Hotel Bets	p. 6
Best Affordable Restaurant Bets	p. 7
People Are Talking About ...	p. 8
Planning an Affordable Trip to Paris	p. 11
The $80-a-Day Premise	p. 11
Fifty-Five Money-Saving Tips	p. 12
Visitor Information	p. 15
Entry Requirements and Customs	p. 16
Online Information Sources	p. 16
Money	p. 19
The French Franc, the U.S. Dollar and the British Pound	p. 20
What Things Cost in Paris	p. 21
When to Go	p. 22
Paris Calendar of Events	p. 23
Health and Insurance	p. 29
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	p. 31
Learning Vacations and Homestays	p. 37
Getting There	p. 39
Cyber Deals for Net Surfers	p. 42
Getting to Know the City of Light	p. 46
Orientation	p. 47
Getting Around	p. 56
Fast Facts: Paris	p. 58
Accommodations You Can Afford	p. 64
Right Bank	p. 65
Away in a Manger, Asleep on the Seine (A Cautionary Tale)	p. 77
Left Bank	p. 81
Hostels and Dorms	p. 94
Great Deals on Dining	p. 96
Eating Like a Parisian	p. 96
Qu'est-ce Que C'est ...?	p. 99
Restaurants by Cuisine	p. 100
The Best of the Budget Chains	p. 102
Right Bank	p. 102
Bistrot! Bistrot!	p. 112
Left Bank	p. 120
The Best Cafes	p. 133
Cheap Streets--The Lowdown	p. 134
Tea Salons (Salons de Thes)	p. 137
Wine Bars	p. 138
Seeing the Sights	p. 141
Suggested Itineraries	p. 141
Paris's Top Attractions for Free-- or Almost	p. 144
Attractions by Type	p. 146
The Top 10 Sights to See	p. 147
Some Louvre Tips	p. 150
"And the view! Ethel, you should've seen it...." Great Spots for Getting That Panoramic Shot	p. 158
Ile de la Cite and Ile St-Louis	p. 159
Bridge over the River Seine	p. 162
Henri IV: The Vert Galant	p. 163
Louvre, Tuileries and Les Halles (ler Arrondissement)	p. 163
Adieu, l'Orangerie--For Now	p. 164
Baron Haussmann: The Man Who Transformed Paris	p. 167
The Opera, Bourse and the Grands Boulevards (2e, 9e and 10e Arrondissements)	p. 168
Marais, Beaubourg and Bastille (3e, 4e and 11e Arrondissements)	p. 171
Champs-Elysees and Environs (8e and 17e Arrondissements)	p. 178
Paris 2000	p. 179
Montmartre (18e Arrondissement)	p. 182
Trocadero and Le Seizieme (16e Arrondissement)	p. 185
The Latin Quarter (5e and 6e Arrondissements)	p. 188
Did You Know?	p. 189
St-Germain-des-Pres (6e and 7e Arrondissements)	p. 192
Shakespeare and Co.	p. 195
Eiffel Tower and Invalides (7e Arrondissement)	p. 195
Montparnasse (6e, 14e and 15e Arrondissements)	p. 198
Belleville, Menilmontant and Charonne (11e and 20e Arrondissements)	p. 200
Farther Afield	p. 202
Parks and Gardens	p. 204
Especially for Kids	p. 206
Organized Tours	p. 207
Sports and Outdoor Activities	p. 208
Paris Strolls	p. 209
The Marais	p. 209
Montmartre	p. 213
The Quays of the Seine	p. 216
The Literary and Artistic Left Bank	p. 220
Shopping	p. 225
The Shopping Basics	p. 225
The Best Bargains, from A to Z	p. 226
The Changing Face of the Parisian Bookstore	p. 227
Paris After Dark	p. 236
The Performing Arts	p. 237
Saving Money on Tickets	p. 238
The Club and Music Scene	p. 239
The Bar Scene	p. 245
A Bar Crawl in Trendy Menilmontant	p. 247
Yet More Entertainment	p. 248
Side Trips from Paris	p. 250
Versailles	p. 250
Word to the Wise: Plan a Picnic	p. 252
Fontainebleau	p. 254
Chartres	p. 256
Disneyland Paris	p. 258
Giverny--In the Footsteps of Claude Monet	p. 259
Paris in Depth	p. 261
History 101	p. 261
Famous Parisians	p. 269
Parisian Art	p. 272
Recommended Books and Films	p. 273
A Glossary of Some Useful French Language Terms	p. 275
Index	p. 279
General Index	p. 279
Accommodations Index	p. 289
Restaurant Index	p. 290
Cafe Index	p. 290
Tea Salon Index	p. 290
Wine Bar Index	p. 290
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