Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop Paris: The Ultimate Guide for People Who Love to Shop

by Suzy Gershman

Book Overview

The best-known shopping series on the market, Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop Guides offer opinionated advice from the inimitable Suzy Gershman on where to find the best stores, boutiques, markets, and values in some of the world's top shopping locales. The best places to shop, from world-class department stores to bargain basements Detailed descriptions of shopping neighborhoods Listings of conveniently located hotels and restaurants Easy-to-follow...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470382309
• ISBN13: 9780470382301
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Frommer's
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.4" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

2009 Super Way to Begin the New Year

I always eagerly await Suzy's latest Born To Shop Editions from all over the world and this one didn't disappoint. Since she has lived there for over 5 years this edition has been stream lined to perfect. Even with the transportation strike while visiting this past 2 weeks.............Thanks!! Update: I love travel guides filled with glossy color photos & buy lots of them but I also purchase ALL of Suzy's books since she is so fascinating and fill in the blanks-this brand new Paris edition arrived today & I am a happy lady planning my next adventure!!!!

If Shopping is your priority...

What a great book for the truly shopping oriented trip. Suzy tries never to bog anyone down with nonshopping related tips or information, unless she is including a lunch or coffee/tea break...her review of the louve involves a rundown on the gift shops and her D'Orrsay recommendation involves only the Rotunda Restraunt. You have to admire her dedication.Her hotel reviews are super snobby, she raves on about 5 star hotels and seems pained to review anything less. Overall, I loved this book!

don't leave home without it

Long live Suzy Gershman! This was the best, most helpful travel book I have ever bought and made this trip to Paris my most productive, happy and fun EVER. Every suggestion was right on target. Her taste is fabulous and her walking/shopping tours unbeatable. I will follow this woman anywhere.

Not just for shoppers

The undisputed shopper's Bible, this is also a must-have for anyone who just wants a real feel for the many different faces of Paris. Some of my favorite sections are Gershman's capsule reviews of different neighborhoods, complete with nearest metro stop and where to stop for coffee or tea -- the latter is just as essential after a day of sightseeing and museum-going as for a post-shopping break. Although Gershman clearly loves the luxury and designer shops, she also has a real appreciation for dime stores, food shops, and just fun neighborhoods to see the "real" Paris, whether your preference is young-and-trendy, BCBG (French yuppie) or classic Parisian. And whether you want to do a year's worth of clothes shopping or just pick up the perfect gift for the folks back home (at any price range), Gershman will guide you not only to the perfect shop, but the right gift. It's like having a knowledgeable yet fun-loving personal shopper, immersed in France, but with an American spirit. She also has great hotel recommendations. Whether this is your first trip to Paris or your 50th, Born to Shop deserves a place right next to your passport. (Note: don't be put off by the 1997 publication date. Although some stores will inevitably have closed or moved, the essentials are still good.)

I loved it!!!!!!!

I am a travel agent I usually buy a copy for my clients. You are always on Target !!!!You really take a lot of the extra chasing around out for us. Leaving a little extra time for sightseeing