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Written for those who sincerely want to enter the culture of Paris for long periods of time and be at home there, this volume covers the city’s history and politics, giving penetrating insights into how Parisians think, behave, and communicate, as well as valuable advice on how to find a residence, conduct business, and relax in Paris. Above all, it explains the daily life of Paris to help readers adapt quickly and happily.

Order Paris at Your Door (Cultureshock Paris: A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette): Frances Gendlin form Amazon.

Editorial Reviews

Written for those who sincerely want to enter the culture of Paris for long periods of time and be at home there, this volume covers the city’s history and politics, giving penetrating insights into how Parisians think, behave, and communicate, as well as valuable advice on how to find a residence, conduct business, and relax in Paris. Above all, it explains the daily life of Paris to help readers adapt quickly and happily.

Order Paris at Your Door (Cultureshock Paris: A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette): Frances Gendlin form Amazon.

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When one thinks of Paris, it’s not hard to conjure up images of the Eiffel Tower, strolls along the Seine, museums, shopping, cafes, and, of course, the food and wine! And since the ‘City of Light’ nickname does not imply a less caloric version of Paris, how does the health-conscious traveler keep from falling completely off the proverbial ‘fitness wagon’ while still enjoying this incredibly beautiful city?

The first in the TravelFit Guides™ series, TravelFit Paris is the ultimate guide book for the fit and health-conscious traveler. Whether looking for a safe running route, a place to purchase soy milk, an English-spoken Pilates class, a personal trainer, a yoga studio, or the best walking tours to help burn off Paris’s amazing cuisine, TravelFit Paris will provide the most useful information for a visitor to this ‘magnifique’ European city wishing to, at the very least, maintain a healthy regimen.

Order TravelFit Paris: A Guide Book For The Fit And Health-Conscious Traveler: Patricia John form Amazon.

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The new Footprint pocket guide to Paris is a stylish guide to a stylish city that is high on the agenda of just about every traveler. Exuding freshness and enthusiasm, Footprint Paris is a practical, contemporary, up-to-date, and easy-to-pack guide to viewing the city in a new light. It combines the layout and atmosphere of the city with a savvy lowdown on the best restaurants, watering holes, hotels, and of course shops. Author Sophie Warne covers all of the sights from museums and art galleries to obscure corners away from the grand boulevards. Readers who thought they knew Paris will discover it anew. In addition to its arrondissement-by-arrondissement coverage of the city, this guide also includes excursions to Versailles, Giverny, and Eurodisney World. Fully integrated with the text, ten pages of two-color maps help travelers navigate the city’s streets with ease. Like other titles in Footprint’s new series of pocket guides, Footprint Paris contains “Ten of the best” things to do and “At a glance” — the city in a nutshell plus an ever-useful trip planner.

About the Author
Sophie lives in Paris and is totally addicted to the city. To be able to get all her thoughts and knowledge about her city into a guidebook has been her dream job.

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From School Library Journal
YA?This small, portable volume presents a quick tour of the art and architecture of one of the world’s most famous museums. Specialists contributed their expertise to the commentaries that accompany the richly colored plates that depict nature, history, art, people, architecture?anything associated with this former palace. One interesting section presents comments from visitors from around the world. Slick pages shine as they are turned to reveal more and more treasures. YAs can use this guide for research, vacation visits, art-history reviews, research papers, essays, and general information. Thirty pages are devoted to general tourist information on Paris. There is something grand about holding the art world in the palm of one’s hand. A list of illustrations facilitates finding needed information. Napoleon was wrong when he said that bigger is better. And we all know what happened to him.?Arlene Hoebel, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Orignially built as a palace for the kings of France, the Louvre is Paris’ — if not the world’s — most breathtaking museum. A destination in itself, the Louvre has an extensive collection that offers something for every taste. See the ancient glories of Mesopotamia and the palace of Sargon II, king of Assyria; study the marble statues, and delicate ceramics of the Greco-Roman world; or walk through the galleries and study the paintings of Raphael, Leonardo, Van Dyck, El Greco, Gericault, Goya and other greats.

Let the Knopf Guide help you explore the Louvre’s rich architectural history and unsurpassed collection (from Leonardo’s Mona Lisa to a pyramid from the sands of Egypt) — all explained in encyclopedic detail. Go behind-the-scenes to learn about the framing, restoration and documentation of the collection. Take in the surrounding sights, from the Tuileries Gardens to the Saint-Roche Cathedral, the Palais-Royal and the Bourse du Commerce. An informative and indispensable volume for art lovers of all tastes, this lavishly illustrated guide is a trusted companion for anybody visiting this unique part of Paris.

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Covering the environs of Paris at a scale of 1:200,000, this is one of the Michelin “Regional Maps”, with updated information for motorists. Scenic routes are indicated by green borders along the lines of the roads.

Language Notes
Text: French, English, German, Spanish (translation)

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An annually updated street map of Northwest Paris featuring one-way streets, public buildings, arrondissement limits, post offices, car parks, metro stations and taxi ranks. This map also includes a street index. Scale: 1/15,000 - 1cm=150m Legend/Key in two languages (French and English)

Order Michelin Paris Northwest Street Map with index Map No. 18 (Michelin Maps & Atlases): Michelin Travel Publications, Pneu Michelin form Amazon.

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An annually updated street map of Southeast Paris featuring one-way streets, public buildings, arrondissement limits, post offices, car parks, metro stations and taxi ranks. This map also includes a street index. Scale: 1/15,000 - 1cm=150m Legend/Key in two languages (French and English)

Order Michelin Paris Southeast Street Map with index Map No. 24 (Michelin Maps & Atlases): Michelin Travel Publications, Pneu Michelin form Amazon.

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An annually updated street map of Southwest Paris featuring one-way streets, public buildings, arrondissement limits, post offices, car parks, metro stations and taxi ranks. This map also includes a street index. Scale: 1/15,000 - 1cm=150m Legend/Key in two languages (French and English)

Order Michelin Paris Southwest Street Map with index Map No. 22 (Michelin Maps & Atlases): Michelin Travel Publications, Pneu Michelin form Amazon.

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An annually updated guide to Paris featuring monuments, museums, shopping, entertainment, practical information, tourist plan and the metro. Scale: 1/20,000 - 1cm=200m Legend/Key in English

Language Notes
Text: English, French (translation)

Order Michelin Paris Tourism (English) Map No. 7: Michelin Travel Publications, Pneu Michelin form Amazon.