Insight City Guide Paris

by Griffiths, Clare; Bell, Brian

• ISBN13: 9789812582362
• ISBN10: 9812582363
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-30
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Table of Contents

Introduction
The City of Light	15	(3)
History
The Making of Paris	18	(10)
Decisive Dates	28	(6)
Features
The Parisians	34	(6)
Eating in Paris	40	(7)
Shopping	47	(5)
Architecture	52	(6)
Art Galleries	58	(9)
Places
Introduction	67	(4)
Ile de la Cite and lle St-Louis	71	(8)
The Marais	79	(10)
Beaubourg and Les Halles	89	(8)
The Louvre and Quartier des Tuileries	97	(16)
Grands Boulevards and Champs-Elysees	113	(8)
Montmartre	121	(11)
Bastille and East Paris	132	(9)
The Latin Quarter and St-Germain-des-Pres	141	(13)
Montparnasse and Beyond	154	(7)
The Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides	161	(15)
Paris Parks	176	(8)
Disneyland Paris	184	(8)
Trips Out of Town	192
Pictorial guides
Parisian Markets	50	(58)
The Louvre	108	(64)
The Musee d'Orsay	172	(28)
The Splendours of Versailles	200
Information panels
Cafe Life	87	(44)
The Metro	131	(25)
L'Ecole de Paris	156	(43)
La Defense	199	(3)
Travel Tips
Transport
Getting There	202	(1)
From the Airports	203	(1)
The Metro and RER	204	(1)
Taxis	204	(1)
Buses	205	(1)
Car Hire	205	(1)
Accommodation
Choosing a Hotel	206	(1)
lle de la Cite, lle St-Louis and the Marais	206	(1)
Beaubourg, Les Halles, Louvre and Tuileries	207	(1)
Grands Boulevards and Champs-Elysees	208	(1)
Montmartre, Bastille and East Paris	208	(1)
Latin Quarter and St-Germain-des-Pres	209	(1)
Montparnasse, Eiffel Tower and Invalides	210	(2)
What to Do
The Arts	212	(1)
Nightlife	213	(2)
Children's Activities	215	(1)
Festivals	215	(1)
Shopping	216	(3)
Sports	219	(1)
Courses	220	(1)
A--Z Practical Tips
Addresses	221	(1)
Budgeting for Your Trip	221	(1)
Business Hours	221	(1)
Business Visitors	222	(1)
Climate	222	(1)
Crime and Safety	222	(1)
Customs Regulations	223	(1)
Disabled Travellers	223	(1)
Electricity	224	(1)
Embassies and Consulates	224	(1)
Gay and Lesbian Travellers	224	(1)
Health and Medical Care	224	(1)
Emergencies	225	(1)
Internet	225	(1)
Lost Property	226	(1)
Maps	226	(1)
Media	226	(1)
Money Matters	227	(1)
Postal Services	227	(1)
Public Holidays	227	(1)
Religious Services	227	(1)
Student Travellers	227	(1)
Telephones	228	(1)
Time Zone	228	(1)
Tour Operators	229	(1)
Tourist Information	229	(1)
Useful Addresses	229	(1)
Weights and Measures	229	(1)
Language
Pronunciation	230	(1)
Useful Words and Phrases	231	(1)
Menu Decoder	232	(3)
Further Reading
Recommended Books	235	(1)
Other Insight Guides	235