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Quiet Corners of Paris

Jean-Christophe Napias

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Nice little book but pictures aren't that inspiring. 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I was looking forward to photos that would wet my appetite; that were unique and made me long to go back to Paris. They were neither unique nor inspiring. An interesting little book but if I were in a book store and leafing through it, I would have past.

Dull 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 10 people found this review helpful.

To say that this is a little dull is an understatement . the quiet corners are DEAD .

Editorial Review:

More than eighty of the loveliest, most tranquil, and sometimes hidden places in Paris are celebrated in this charming guidebook

Quiet Corners of Paris is a beautifully illustrated peek into eighty-one often overlooked, always beautiful, locales: hidden villas, winding lanes, little-known 19th-century passages, serene gardens, and cobblestone courtyards. Some of the places have breathtaking views, others are filled with historic and architectural details, from stone archways, garden follies, boxwood mazes, ornamental statuary, stained glass, and Renaissance fountains. Follow a stone path under a trellis of blossoms or wander through a gate to discoverÉ

Europe on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides)

Sarah Johnstone, Aaron Anderson, Sarah Andrews, Ryan Ver Berkmoes

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Party in Tallinn or pose in Cannes; hike the Curonian Spit; be seduced by the Aya Sofia in Istanbul or simply learn the art of the Spanish siesta. Your European Adventure starts here with the most detailed guide available, featuring more than 40 countries, 200 maps and insider tips to help you to go further, stay longer and pay less for the ultimate European grand tour.

GRAND TURISMO - Itineraries to aid your planning and splurge features to help you decide where to splash out, whether it be a night in an ice hotel or haute cuisine in Paris.

BE IN THE KNOW - with a detailed Directory and dedicated language chapter, plus look out for our author picks highlighting the best of the best.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE - A Year in Europe helps you find out what's happening when, from the best music and sporting events to where to chase the northern lights.

DO THE RIGHT THING - travel ethically and lightly with advice from our unique Responsible Travel section and make a positive difference along the way.

365 Days in France Calendar 2009 (Picture-A-Day Wall Calendars)

Patricia Schultz

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Editorial Review:

Live the French dream, all year long. From the grand galleries of the Louvre to a lively sidewalk café in Aix, France is a destination for romantics. A sunny afternoon at the Luxembourg Gardens. A weathered stone farmhouse in Burgundy's countryside. Glamorous, glittering Côte d'Azur, grapevines as far as the eye can see, lavender landscapes, a crusty baguette fresh from a Parisian boulangerie.

A celebration-in-pictures of the beauty, bounty, and enduring traditions of France, this calendar features hundreds of full-color photographs from Steven Rothfeld and engaging text by the connoisseur of all things French, Patricia Wells. It's a captivating portrait of a perennially alluring land.

Rick Steves' Paris 2009

Rick Steves, Steve Smith, Gene Openshaw

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Typical travel recommendations with little insight into the hidden gems of Paris. 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

When my family all went to Paris this was one of the books we purchased to prepare for the trip. Luckily I bought a few additional, more thorough, guides because this one missed the boat on a few amazing spots. This book by Steves mentions the Pantheon, Musee Histoire and Musee de Carnavalet only in passing and really only to imply that they aren't worth going to. This is a huge error, these sites were some of my favorite places that we visited! Steves mentions something like "only well-read people or historians would recognize the names of people buried in the Pantheon". Does he mean unrecognizable people like Voltaire, Madame Curie, Antoine de St. Exupery, and Victor Hugo? Plus I found the Pantheon absolutely staggering in its size and beauty. It was one of my family's favorite spots. He also dismisses the Musee Histoire and Carnavalet, but these places were equally interesting. Maybe I'm easily impressed, but the Musee Histoire houses such gems as letters from Charelemagne, Voltaire, and a young Louis XVI's journal, as well as the fabric book that Marie Antoinette chose swatches from for her dresses. The Musee Carnavelet has Parisian artifacts from Roman times through the Revolution to the present, definitely worth a visit. One room, painted of a circus in the clouds, entirely in deep reds and grays was breathtakingly beautiful, and I have never seen its equal in Europe. I imagine in the grand scope of things, these places may not compare when pressed for time to places like the Louvre, San Chapelle, or the D'Orsee, but I thought they were amazing. Rather then give them the brush off, Steves should have more accurately described them and given the reader a chance to choose. I only found out what these places housed when reading other guides. This makes me not trust his judgment and I would certainly never trust a travel guide of his without some additional resources. Oh, and please excuse my bad French, I am writing these names from memory, and may not have the spelling correct.

Editorial Review:

The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the cozy crêperies of Ile St. Louis—Rick Steves’ Paris 2009 allows any traveler to experience all that the City of Light has to offer, from the big-name attractions to the local favorites. Rick covers the best of Paris, providing full tours of the museums and historic sights, detailed walks through various neighborhoods, and complete coverage of Parisian cuisine. Pick from over 400 types of cheeses at the fromagerie on Rue Cler or take a day trip to Versailles—it’’s all possible with Rick Steves as your guide.

Ireland (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

Tim Perry

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Total reviews: 52 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Buy it!! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bought this guidebook for our trip to Ireland in 2007. Incredibly useful for picking out things to do/see, places to visit, what to avoid. There were even maps of the floorplans for historic buildings! This book was dog-eared long before the trip and carried in the totebag every day. Dublin seems to have a phobia with street signs so I used the hotel listings in the back to determine how much further was the walk from that hotel to Trinity College - worked like a charm! Galway was far and away the best part of the trip due to the extensive recommendations. And County Meath - we would never had gone to the mid-lands if not for this book and I am so glad that we did go. Trim was quaint and charming and convenient for traveling around castle gazing and visiting the Bru na Boinne and Tara.

Best advice from this book: ride the Iarnrod Eireann (train) cross country rather than driving - it's quicker, hassle-free and cheaper than car rental and a tank of very expensive European gasoline (buy tickets on-line while in America to cut down on the fees for turning dollars into the Euro). We also hired a driver for the day we spent traveling about the Bru and the fee was cheaper than renting a car. Not to mention you don't have to worry about getting lost on those very narrow, very winding roads. I still thumb through this book remembering how great our trip was....

Editorial Review:

Learn about Ireland's profound cultural heritage, breathtaking scenery and famous easy-going lifestyle with Eyewitness Travel Guide. The opening chapter Introducing Ireland maps the country and sets it in its historical and cultural context. Each of the seven regional chapters plus Dublin Area by Area contains descriptions of the most important sights with maps, pictures and illustrations. Hotel and restaurant recommendations can be found in Travelers Needs. The Survival Guide contains practical information on everything from telephone system to the transport both in the Republic and in Northern Ireland. The DK travel guide helps you to get the most out of your trip to Ireland, providing expert recommendations as well as detailed practical information.

Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe

Bill Bryson

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 169 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Grouchily amusing. 3 out of 5 stars.
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This was an enjoyable, undemanding read. At his best, Bryson is grouchily funny, though not as hilarious IMO as some other reviews would have you believe. He is better when describing the rough spots of travel than its pleasures. At times, an unattractive whining tone takes over - for instance, when he complains how a particular location, like Florence, is overrun by tourists. But I'd be lying if I didn't admit to finding his skewering of the Swiss and the Austrians pretty much on target.

Three stars, because Bryson never approaches the level of a travel writer like Jan Morris, whose essays are infinitely superior.

Editorial Review:

Like many of his generation, Bill Bryson backpacked across Europe in the early seventies -- in search of enlightenment, beer, and women. Twenty years later he decided to retrace the journey he undertook in the halcyon days of his youth. The result is Neither Here Nor There, an affectionate and riotously funny pilgrimage from the frozen wastes of Scandinavia to the chaotic tumult of Istanbul, with stops along the way in Europe's most diverting and historic locales. Like many of his generation, Bill Bryson backpacked across Europe in the early seventies--in search of enlightenment, beer, and women. Twenty years later he decided to retrace the journey he undertook in the halcyon days of his youth. The result is Neither Here Nor There, an affectionate and riotously funny pilgrimage from the frozen wastes of Scandinavia to the chaotic tumult of Istanbul, with stops along the way in Europe's most diverting and historic locales.

Rick Steves' London 2009

Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw

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Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Enough Already 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I've had it with the Rick Steves Groupie crowd. We just came back from a month long trip in Europe and the only people anyone with the Rick Steves guides are meeting are other Americans with the same guidebooks. They all eat in the same restaurants and they all go to the same places. Europe Through the Back Door? Not hardly. It's Europe through the SAME door. Read a guidebook before you go somewhere, but leave it home. Have a small pocket map of some sort along with you and then ASK questions from locals when you get there. The whole idea of travel is to meet new people, enjoy a different culture and have some fun. The purpose is NOT to check things off a "to see" list.

Editorial Review:

With Rick Steves’ London 2009, travelers can visit Westminster Abbey, explore the British Museum, and finish the day off at an Art Nouveau pub. Rick offers expert advice on both the big-name attractions and local favorites of this world-class city, from the London Eye to artisan cheese shops. With detailed walks through London’s famous districts, including Bankside and the West End, and complete tours of the major museums and historical sights, Rick Steves’ London 2009 is a tour guide that fits in your pocket.

Paris (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)

DK Publishing

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Total reviews: 54 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

We LOVED this guidebook. the only disadvantage is that it's a bit heavy. but the coated pages and the fast-read pages made it fa 4 out of 5 stars.
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this is a great simple guidebook for a short trip to paris. it's very easy to absorb, but there are deeper sections if you want to know more. perhaps we had the latest edition but we did get a quick overview of the trendiest spots in paris - perfect if you're travelling with a pack of teenage girls...

the only problem is that it's a bit heavy. i'd have carried even more often if it were lighter.

Nicely Arranged Guide 5 out of 5 stars.
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Purchased the guide as a replacement for a borrowed guide that got wet while we were in Paris. This one came with a wear/water resistant cover and was very nicely arranged for quickly finding the locations and areas of interest.

Editorial Review:

The Eyewitness Travel Guide helps you to get the most out of your trip with minimum difficulties. The opening section Introducing Paris locates the city geographically, sets modern Parisian its historical context and explains how Parisian life changes through the years. Paris At a Glance is an overview of the city's specialties. The main sightseeing section of the book is Paris Area by Area. It describes all the main sights with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations. Get to know Paris with The Eyewitness Travel Guide.

Italy (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

DK Publishing

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Total reviews: 31 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Italy (Eyewitness Travel Guides)- a clear and concise travel guide 5 out of 5 stars.
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My family and I visited Italy for two weeks, and this travel guide was priceless. I borrowed it from a friend (his 1998 version) and had to purchase a more recent version from Amazon as soon as I got back.
DK Publishing has reasonables prices, and the delivery time is fast. Very fast. The book arrived in brand new condition, and I noticed that our hotel in Rome 'The Lancelot' is now listed in the directory of places to stay in Rome. There is so much information in this travel guide. Each tourist sight description is short and sweet and to the point. No pages and pages of details that might otherwise put you to sleep, as other tour books can do. And the pictures are just as wonderful. Looking at them again now that we've been back, is even more fun. They do a great job, and this seller is very good. I'll buy from them again. Ciao!

Editorial Review:

Italy offers an extraordinary kaleidoscope of regions and experiences for all visitors. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps the Eyewitness Travel to Italy has mapped out all of the remarkable flavors of Italy. Use this guide to help you decide where to stay, eat, relax, and shop. Every page in the Eyewitness Travel to Italy has pinpointed the highlights of each fascinating region.