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Summary

Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer's guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.- Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms- Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds- Packed with personality and opinions The best deals on accommodations-budget hotels, short-term rentals, aparthotels, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, and more The lowdown on Paris's finest museums Finding gifts and souvenirs made in France, gourmet meals at reasonable prices, French lessons, and bike rentals Exploring the "other" Paris-group rollerblading, film nights, shopping in open-air markets, plus nightlife Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York City) Free companion podcast on Pauline Frommer's Paris available at Frommers.com

Author Biography

Margie Rynn has lived in France for 6 years, during which time she updated the 2002 edition of Frommer's Paris from $80 a Day, edited a newsletter on the ozone hole for the United nations Environmental Program, and wrote several articles for Budget Travel Magazine. She has also written for Time Out New York, Yoga Journal, and The Amicus Journal, the magazine of the National Resources Defense Council. In a previous New York life, she acted in a Broadway play, and performed her own one-woman show at the HERE performance space. Margie is married to a kind and understanding French man and they have a lovely 4-year-old son.

A Note from Pauline	p. xi
Paris: An Introduction	p. 2
Sights You've Gotta See, Things You've Gotta Do	p. 3
The City's Best Museums	p. 4
Uncommon Lodgings	p. 4
Dining for All Tastes	p. 5
The Finest "Other" Experiences	p. 5
Lay of the land	p. 7
Getting Around within the City	p. 10
The Neighborhoods of Paris	p. 14
Accommodations, Both Standard & Not	p. 22
Staying in a Private Apartment	p. 22
Hotels	p. 32
Louvre-Chatelet (1st Arrondissement)	p. 35
Opera-Bourse (2nd Arrondissement)	p. 40
The Marais (3rd & 4th Arrondissements)	p. 41
Latin Quarter (5th Arrondissement)	p. 44
Saint Germain (6th Arrondissement)	p. 51
Invalides-Eiffel Tower (7th Arrondissement)	p. 53
Champs Elysees & Park Monceau (8th & 17th Arrondissements)	p. 57
Grands Boulevards to Canal Saint-Martin (9th & 10th Arrondissements)	p. 60
Bastille & Faubourg St-Antoine (11th & 12th Arrondissements)	p. 62
Montparnasse (14th Arrondissement)	p. 64
Trocadero & Passy (16th Arrondissement)	p. 65
Montmartre (18th Arrondissement)	p. 66
Hostels	p. 69
Heureux Campers	p. 70
Dining Choices	p. 71
Dejeuner sur L'Herbe	p. 72
Browsing the Bakeries	p. 73
Choosing the Right Restaurant	p. 74
The Quest for Good Meals	p. 75
Louvre-Chatelet (1st Arrondissement)	p. 75
Opera-Bourse (1st & 2nd Arrondissements)	p. 80
The Marais (3rd & 4th Arrondissement)	p. 83
Latin Quarter (5th Arrondissement)	p. 88
Saint Germain (6th arrondissement)	p. 94
Invalides-Eiffel Tower (7th Arrondissement)	p. 97
Champs Elysees-Parc Monceau (8th & 17th Arrondissements)	p. 102
Grands Boulevards to Canal Saint Martin (9th & 10th Arrondissements)	p. 107
Bastille & Faubourg Saint Antoine (11th & 12th Arrondissements)	p. 110
Montparnasse (14th arrondissement)	p. 115
Trocadero & Passy (16th Arrondissement)	p. 116
Montmartre (18th Arrondissement)	p. 118
Cafe Culture	p. 121
Remarkable Sights & Attractions	p. 124
Making the Most of Your Time	p. 125
Paris' 10 Iconic Sights	p. 128
Twelve Runners-Up to the Iconic Sights	p. 145
Museums for Visitors with Specialized Interests	p. 155
Especially for Children	p. 177
Architectural Masterpieces & Monuments	p. 177
Churches & Other Houses of Worship	p. 184
Touring the City of Light	p. 190
The "Other" Paris	p. 199
How Parisians Learn	p. 200
How Parisians Work	p. 205
How They Play	p. 208
How They Relax	p. 212
Paris Outdoors	p. 213
Paris' Great Parks & Gardens	p. 213
Sports & Recreation Opportunities	p. 224
Spectator Sports	p. 226
Walkabouts	p. 229
Le Shopping	p. 252
Shopping Neighborhoods & Streets	p. 253
Department Stores	p. 257
Second-hand & Other Discounted Clothing Treasures	p. 258
Antiques & Brocantes	p. 261
Flea Markets	p. 261
Individual Stores You'll Want to Visit	p. 261
Nightlife in the City of Light	p. 276
Classical Music	p. 276
Opera & Dance	p. 278
Theater	p. 279
Movies	p. 283
Can You Do the Can Can?	p. 284
Live Music Clubs	p. 285
Let's Go Dancing	p. 289
Clubbing	p. 291
Bars & Lounges	p. 293
Gay Paree	p. 298
Get Out of Town	p. 300
Versailles	p. 300
Chartres	p. 308
Vaux le Vicomte	p. 311
Fontainebleau	p. 315
Giverny	p. 318
Disneyland Paris	p. 320
The Essentials of Planning	p. 322
When to Visit	p. 322
Finding a Good Airfare to Paris	p. 327
Entry Requirements	p. 329
Customs: What You Can Bring In & What You Can Take Home	p. 330
Traveling from Paris to Other Parts of France	p. 331
Traveling from Paris to Other Parts of Europe	p. 332
Travel Insurance-Do You Need It?	p. 333
How Do I Get to the Airport?	p. 334
What to Pack	p. 336
Money Matters	p. 337
Safety & Health	p. 339
Special Types of Travelers	p. 342
Staying Wired While You're Away	p. 345
Recommended Books & Films about the City	p. 346
A Closer Look	p. 352
Roman Rule (1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.)	p. 352
Barbarian Invasions (3rd-5th centuries)	p. 353
Merovingian & Carolingian Dynasties (6th-10th centuries)	p. 353
The Founding of the Capetian Dynasty (11th century)	p. 354
Medieval Glory & Gore (12th-14th centuries)	p. 354
Renaissance Renewal (16th century)	p. 355
The Age of Louis XIV (17th century)	p. 356
From Enlightenment to Revolution	p. 356
The Empire	p. 357
The Restoration & Urban Renewal	p. 358
From the Commune to the Belle Epoque	p. 358
The World Wars	p. 359
Post-War Paris	p. 360
French Words & Phrases	p. 362
Index	p. 365
Accommodations	p. 372
Restaurants	p. 373
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