The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to Paris

by Suzanne Rowan Kelleher

Book Overview

Offering a guide to Paris, this work includes a glossary to help readers get around and communicate in shops and restaurants, as well as details on sightseeing and how to plan an itinerary.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028628349
• ISBN13: 9780028628349
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Paris with my son

I took my 15 year old son to Paris for 2 weeks and this is the guide book that became my bible. It allowed me to plan my next days events in the shortest amount of time, provided reliable info on all the sights, and was written in style that was not too stiff or too silly. Good tips on the "how to" in almost every section. I bought 3 books on Paris but found myself constantly coming back to this one as my main source. If you are only buying one, start here.

A Must

This book proved itself invaluable on our last trip to Paris. It has lists of web sites, lodging and dining options, accurate prices guides, and the essentials on hot site seeing spots. It was worth the cost just to learn where the best hot chocolate in Paris can be had!

Very Practical Guide

Any travel guide to Paris will give you the boring information about the sites such as the history and architecture, etc. This book tells you exactly what you need to know about the sites--where they are located, when they are open, and what they will cost you. I was able to plan my trip itinerary to maximize my time based on where things were and what days and times they are open, getting more than seemingly possible out of a 5-day visit. Only one disagreement with the book. Miss Kelleher refers to the Pont Neuf as "the most famous bridge in Paris." Apparently she has never seen nor heard of the Alexandre III Bridge despite living in Paris. If you want pictures and boring information, buy the other guides. If you want the stuff you really need to know, buy this one.

Don't leave home without it...

I loved this book! I read it before we left Paris and everynight while we were there. It was a lifesaver in planning the next days events. We went to Paris with 6 other people and because I was so smart from reading the book and 'knew so much', I was made the tour guide and fearless leader of the group. I have to say I did an excellent job, thanks to the book. I followed the guidelines and we all had a wonderful vacation. The maps, and information on how to use the Metro, and how to act and behave French were invaluable.

Perfect For First Time Visitor!

I can't say enough about this book! It is full of all kinds of useful information for first time visitors. In addition to the usual tourist info, it includes much needed tools for the American tourist, such as how to use the Metro, how to behave appropriately in a French restaurant (it really will help you have a better time), basic French phrases to get you by (yes, they speak English, but you should still learn some French), and where to get the best exchange rate. The basic tips in this book provided exactly what we needed to have an excellent and relaxing vacation in an unfamiliar country.If you've been to Paris before, you probably are not considered an "Idiot" with regard to Paris. So, this book may not be for you.