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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

If you have to choose one book to take to Paris, this fully updated Lonely Planet guide will cover all your bases. Whether you're camping, planning to splurge on a chic hotel, picnicking, or set on haute cuisine, this book gives you thousands of options. Also included is a useful 12-page overview of Parisian architecture, detailed entertainment information, notes on day trips to nearby châteaux and villages, plus 20 pages of detailed city maps, including the Metro. --Kathryn True

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From the heights of SacrÃ© Coeur to the gently rolling Seine, feel the joie de vivre of Europe's crowning glory. Watch Parisian life pass you by from an outdoor cafÃ©, deck yourself out in fashion finery or escape on an enticing excursion to a chateau. With discerning information on everything Paris has to offer, this guide gives you the city at your fingertips. BE AWESTRUCK - the city is an open-air gallery and this book your private tour guide FLASH THAT CREDIT CARD - from haute couture to flea markets our expert authors take you inside the Parisian shopping scene REST YOUR TÃŠTE - we've trawled the streets of Paris to bring you this hand-picked selection of sleeping establishments DEVOUR the world's finest cuisine with our delectable eating reviews FIND YOUR WAY around with our 32 easy-to-use colour maps

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Positive Thoughts on Lonely Planet Paris.......2007-08-02

Paris is a fascinating city. As a traveler familiar with Lonely Planet's format, the Paris guide was very helpful, particularly with the walking tour and excursion descriptions. I found the maps easy to use and there was a ton of information. Unfortunately, there isn't anything inexpensive about Paris, but public transportation is reasonable and accessible. Thank you, Lonely Planet, for continuing to put out a great travel guide.

Great Guide.......2007-07-18

I've used Lonely Planet guides before, and this is the second Paris edition I've used. The book is structured in very logical way, by arrondissements. Descriptions, directions, addresses, and maps are excellent. The walking tours are particularly good - very descriptive with little to no back-tracking. I appreciate that prices and hours of operation are updated and spelled out clearly.

Lonely Planet Paris.......2007-07-16

I enjoyed this guide. I found it helpful for differnt sites to see and places to go. Of course you have your big hitters such as The Arc de Triumph, Eiffle Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, Sacre Coure etc but it gave ideas of other places to go as well that some people wouldn't think of. I will be traveling with a small child and having places to go that would be interesting and fun to them was a help as well. I liked that it gave different discount ideas. I like the maps and other little secrets that are enclosed to not only save time and money but ensure safety and piece of mind as well!

A big list of restaurant that are useless for a backpacker.......2007-05-18

. The information about the history of Paris was Ok.
. Ok with the walking tour
. All the highlights and backdoor are inside this guide

BUT...looking with a backpacker eyes..

. They should reduce the big restaurant list and make a better explanation of the highlights is the sight section.

Just for your information, I love Lonely Planet...this is a constructive recommendation that I give to all the city guides...

Another important thing, specially for what they call "A city guide"...they should give more information (map and path) of the buses. I found it difficult to understand which bus is convenient to go from one place to another.
I wanted to use the bus in Paris intead of metro to see the beautifull places, but I couldn't. And I will not mention how difficult is the way back to the hotel using the night transportation.

So, I think, less restaurant and better transport and sight information. Yes, I know that you can buy maps and whatever...but...I am paying more that US$15 for a city guide, man...

Insight on Paris.......2007-05-05

The book (more specific the maps)was very helpful in picking the area we want to stay when in Paris.
I looked alot about the different areas and how to organize my trip to the city.

Lonely Planet Best of Paris (Lonely Planet Encounter Series)

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Not up to LP standards

Lonely Planet Best of Paris (Lonely Planet Encounter Series)
Terry Carter
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ASIN: 1740594797

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The home of romance? Undoubtedly! Once you've sampled delectable food, discovered unmissable art or wandered along café-lined streets, you'll be head over heels. Filled with the essential ingredients for a short stay, Best of Paris puts the whole city in your pocket.

o PLUNGE INTO CULTURE - the very best of Paris' profusion of museums and galleries
o PLAN YOUR TRIP - easy-to-use maps, inspiring itineraries and detailed walking tours make exploring easy
o FEAST on modern French of haute cuisine at bistros and brasseries: our expert views lead your tastebuds to the finest food and wine
o SLEEP IN VOGUE - hand-picked accommodation options that exude elegant grandeur, sleek modernity or cosy charm
o LUXURIATE - browse chic boutiques, indulge in world-class opera or sip stylish cocktails in cool bars

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Not up to LP standards.......2005-08-28

This book had a number of problems, including wrong address information for several sites, mislabeled maps, etc. The suggestions made were as per usual with LP guides, excellent, but when the map and direction goofs adding so much time in looking for things in the book or on the wrong streets, the advantages of having a pocket guideare quickly lost.

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bought this as a gift
My Map Has Been to Paris 4 Times
Easy Paris Navigation
Mapping out a reaction ... What a letdown.
Pretty good overview map, but...

Lonely Planet Paris City Map

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ASIN: 1740596390

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Lonely Planet's city maps present the travelers' city in one easy view

• Complete street and sight index makes navigating the city a breeze for walkers and drivers alike

• All new, improved mapping styles and fully updated

• Sturdy, laminated, easy-fold format

• Quick-find highlights and reviews of the top city sights

• Includes up-to-date transit maps and essential practical information

• Full color throughout with gorgeous photographs

Customer Reviews:

bought this as a gift.......2007-02-25

and my mom said it was invaluable on her trip!

My Map Has Been to Paris 4 Times.......2005-07-05

Though I've only traveled to Paris once, my map has guided family and friends through Paris three times without me. The map pictured in the current listing looks a bit different than the traditional green covered Lonely Planet city map series (which is the version I bought a few years ago), but I imagine that if anything that the new version is better.

This was my first European laminated city map, and I (a non-French speaker) was able to navigate around Paris (both on foot and the metro) with complete ease! While in Paris I was staying in Montmartre (near the Basilique du Sacre C'ur) and was happy that in addition to the area around the Seine (where most tourists visit and should), that the city map had detailed blow-up views.

My family and friends also found the map very useful. It is light weight, durable, and water proof - all important considerations when traveling in Europe. Furthermore, the map is useful in retracking your footsteps after your trip. With many small monuments and street names, in addition to all the major attractions, years later I can still trace out my stay in Paris.

Easy Paris Navigation.......2004-07-06

Overall, this is an excellent map for getting around the city. It's a quick guide to all major points of interest. It is especially usefull in navigating the Metro, RER and bus system. We had absolutely no problems in finding every place we wanted to go and am very thankful we had this little gem!

Mapping out a reaction ... What a letdown........2003-08-20

The fact that over the years I have used Lonely Planet publications with entire satisfaction and sometimes delight, merely increases my disappointment with this piece of cartographic mediocrity. From every conceivable point of view, it is awful. Any Paris department store gives out better tourist maps ... free.

Pretty good overview map, but..........2003-05-30

I agree with the other posters - you do need a secondary map or guideline if you want something in more detail. It helped me get around Paris just fine, but I think another map might show more detail. The RER/Metro map is very handy, but it's a tradeoff for more detail on the map. If it's your first trip to Paris, take this map and pick up the Lonely Planet Paris book. This should meet the needs of about 98% of tourists.

Lonely Planet Paris Encounter (Lonely Planet Encounter Paris) (Lonely Planet Encounter Paris)

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Catherine Le Nevez
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WHAT WILL YOUR PARIS ENCOUNTER BE?
...aperos at a pavement cafe deep in the heart of medieval Marais (p114)
...seductive strolls along the Promenade Plantee at twilight (p15)
...arguing about modern art in the Centre Pompidou (p22)
...the lights of the city twinkling beneath the Eiffel Tower after dark (p10)
...catching the last metro home after a night out in Belleville(p102)
...picking up charcuterie and wine at the Marche Bastille (p129)

DISCOVER TWICE THE CITY IN HALF THE TIME...
...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
...our discerning author recommends the very best neighborhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short break
...local experts reveal Paris' secrets: from the Louvre's documentary maker on the best places to view art to a fashion designer's shopping tips

Lonely Planet Paris: A City Guide (Lonely Planet Paris)

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Daniel Robinson , and Tony Wheeler
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Spent hours browsing for a Paris guide and can't decide? Lonely Planet guides have proven to be indispensable aids for shoestring travelers and this is no exception. Compared to other big-name titles, Paris, A Lonely Planet City Guide offers fewer listings for hotels and restaurants, as well as less chitchat, but includes critical information collected by experienced travelers as well as more offbeat tidbits, such as how to rent a houseboat on the Seine. The authors had this to say about a certain hotel in the 5th arrondisement: "This is exactly what a cockroach-infested dilapidated Latin Quarter dive for impoverished students should be like. Very basic singles start at 75FF, but they're usually occupied ... Reservations not accepted." What more do you need to know? Replete with maps, color photos, and space for notes, this book is perfect for the budget traveler in search of a concise, knowledgable guide to the City of Light. --Jhana Bach END

Lonely Planet Lo Mejor De Paris (Lo Mejor De Paris/the Best of Paris (Spanish))

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Terry Carter
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Lonely Planet Paris (Lonely Planet. (Spanish Guides))

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Steve Fallon , and Annabel Hart
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Lonely Planet Paris Condensed (Condensed Guides)

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Glad we had this guide!
1st edition
Perfect guidebook
condensed means ... very condensed
As near to the "Perfect Guidebook" as I've ever seen

Lonely Planet Paris Condensed (Condensed Guides)
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8-10 full colour maps

Customer Reviews:

Glad we had this guide!.......2004-12-01

We borrowed this guide from a friend and let me tell you, I'm glad we did! It was perfect for what we needed for our first short trip to Paris. It had very nice descriptions and pictures of places to see and things to do. The metro maps were very helpful and the book was easy to read, and easy to carry around everywhere we went. It really helped us to plan our trip and decide what we wanted to see during our stay.

1st edition.......2004-06-30

My review is of the 1st edition. It was my "bible" when I was in Paris. Also bought the one for Rome. The maps are worth the price alone. Going to Paris this fall and will buy the new edition. Small, convenient, durable - a must have for your trip if you are at all adventurous.

Perfect guidebook.......2002-11-21

This is the perfect guidebook. Yes, it is small and doesn't have all the info in on history or details of places, but that's what makes it so great. Fits in the back pocket and very easy to read when you're on the Metro or walking the streets. It might be a good idea to have a more detailed guidebook for history lessons on the great places in Paris, but for basic info and directions - this is the book for you...

condensed means ... very condensed.......2000-11-21

I am a fan of Lonely Planet and used the Paris Condensed guide for my last trip. The good thing: it realy fits in your pocket and the street maps are ok. We picked a hotel from the recommended list and liked it. On the other side: It is so condensed that it just gives you a very rough overview of the major attractions. For someone who has never heard of Paris and just goes there for one day, it is good. However if you want to sit down in a cafe and find out just a little bit about the history of a monument or which parts of a museum are containing what, then this book is not for you. Next time I'll go back, I will get the normal version of the Lonely Planet City Guide.

As near to the "Perfect Guidebook" as I've ever seen.......2000-07-08

Paris: Condensed has (almost) EVERYTHING I've always wanted and looked for in a guidebook: fits in my pocket; wonderful, well laid out graphic design; useful, concise information on sites both large and small; excellent fold-out maps that stay attached to the book (and aren't embarassing to have to open up out in public); great listings of shops, restaurants and lodging. The only thing they missed out on was an index of street names for the maps (I still give it 5 stars, though).

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