Lonely Planet Paris

by Lonely Planet Publications

• ISBN13: 9781740597609
• ISBN10: 1740597605
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-31
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

Spanish-language edition of Lonely Planet's guide to Paris.

Table of Contents

The Authors	p. 3
This Book	p. 5
Foreword	p. 6
Introduction	p. 9
Facts about Paris	p. 11
History	p. 11
Geography	p. 23
Climate	p. 23
Ecology and Environment	p. 23
Flora and Fauna	p. 23
Government and Politics	p. 24
Economy	p. 25
Population and People	p. 25
Education	p. 25
Philosophy	p. 26
Arts	p. 26
Society and Conduct	p. 36
Religion	p. 37
Language	p. 38
Paris Mondial	p. 39
Facts for the Visitor	p. 51
When to Go	p. 51
Orientation	p. 51
Maps	p. 52
Responsible Tourism	p. 52
Tourist Offices	p. 52
Travel Agencies	p. 53
Documents	p. 54
Embassies and Consulates	p. 56
Customs	p. 58
Money	p. 58
Post and Communications	p. 63
Internet Resources	p. 66
Books	p. 66
Films	p. 68
Newspapers and Magazines	p. 68
Radio and TV	p. 68
Video Systems	p. 69
Photography and Video	p. 69
Time	p. 69
Electricity	p. 70
Weights and Measures	p. 70
Laundry	p. 70
Public Baths	p. 71
Toilets	p. 71
Left Luggage	p. 71
Health	p. 71
Women Travellers	p. 73
Gay and Lesbian Travellers	p. 73
Disabled Travellers	p. 74
Senior Travellers	p. 75
Paris for Children	p. 75
Libraries	p. 76
Universities	p. 76
Cultural Centres	p. 77
Dangers and Annoyances	p. 77
Emergencies	p. 78
Legal Matters	p. 78
Business Hours	p. 79
Public Holidays and Special Events	p. 79
Doing Business	p. 81
Work	p. 82
Getting There and Away	p. 83
Air	p. 83
Bus	p. 86
Train	p. 87
Car and Motorcycle	p. 89
Bicycle	p. 89
Hitching	p. 90
Boat	p. 90
Getting Around	p. 92
The Airports	p. 92
Public Transport	p. 94
Car and Motorcycle	p. 98
Taxi	p. 98
Bicycle	p. 99
Boat	p. 99
Walking	p. 100
Organised Tours	p. 100
Things to See and Do	p. 103
Highlights	p. 103
Louvre	p. 104
Les Halles	p. 109
Marais	p. 112
Bastille	p. 119
Ile de la Cite	p. 120
Ile Saint Louis	p. 123
Jardin des Plantes	p. 124
Latin Quarter	p. 126
Saint Germain and Luxembourg	p. 131
Montparnasse	p. 134
Faubourg Saint Germain	p. 136
Invalides	p. 137
Eiffel Tower Area	p. 138
Place de la Concorde Area	p. 140
Champs-Elysees Area	p. 141
Parc de Monceau Area	p. 143
Opera	p. 144
Grands Boulevards	p. 144
10e Arrondissement	p. 144
Bercy	p. 150
13e and 14e Arrondissements	p. 151
Montmartre	p. 151
Pigalle	p. 153
La Villette Area	p. 153
Menilmontant and Belleville	p. 155
Bois de Vincennes	p. 157
Bois de Boulogne	p. 158
La Defense	p. 159
Musee de l'Air et de l'Espace	p. 162
Activities	p. 162
Courses	p. 163
Places to Stay	p. 165
Budget	p. 166
Mid-Range	p. 174
Top End	p. 179
Deluxe	p. 182
Long-Term Rentals	p. 183
Places to Eat	p. 185
Food	p. 185
Drinks	p. 187
Louvre and Les Halles	p. 188
Marais	p. 191
Ile Saint Louis	p. 194
Latin Quarter	p. 194
Saint Germain and Odeon	p. 197
Champs-Elysees	p. 199
Gare Saint Lazare and Grands Boulevards	p. 200
Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est	p. 201
Bastille	p. 202
Menilmontant and Belleville	p. 205
Nation	p. 207
Gare de Lyon and Bercy	p. 207
13e Arrondissement and Chinatown	p. 208
Montparnasse	p. 209
15e Arrondissement	p. 210
Montmartre and Pigalle	p. 210
The Markets of Paris	p. 213
Entertainment	p. 220
Listings	p. 220
Booking Agencies	p. 220
Pubs, Bars and Cafes	p. 221
Clubs	p. 226
Gay and Lesbian Venues	p. 229
Rock	p. 230
Jazz	p. 231
French Chansons	p. 231
Classical Music, Opera and Dance	p. 232
Cinema	p. 234
Theatre	p. 235
Comedy	p. 236
Spectator Sports	p. 237
Shopping	p. 239
Excursions	p. 247
Saint Denis	p. 247
Parc Asterix	p. 250
Disneyland Paris	p. 251
Versailles	p. 252
Fontainebleau	p. 258
Vaux-le-Vicomte	p. 262
Chantilly	p. 263
Senlis	p. 266
Chartres	p. 266
Giverny	p. 270
Language	p. 272
Glossary	p. 279
Index	p. 290
Map Section	p. 296
Map Legend
Metric Conversion
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