Paris, 2nd [Paperback]

"Guidebooks from Cadogan are always superb--comprehensive, intelligent, practical and well-written." --Active Years

"Bursting with practical information and in-depth knowledge, Cadogan Guides also make a cracking good read." --The Times (UK)

"As well-informed as the country guides." --Financial Times (UK)

A comprehensive, entertaining, and absorbing guide to Paris--the most romantic of cities. Whether travelers are looking for a cozy break for two, a shopping trip to the haute couture of the Place Vendôme, or a taste of the huge wealth of artistic heritage that graces the city, Cadogan provides all the information they need. A stylish full-color introduction opens the guide, illustrating the varied neighborhoods of Paris and offering ideas for sightseeing days, and the extensive cross-referenced maps guide them easily through these different areas. The text is peppered throughout with engaging cultural and historical knowledge, stories and anecdotes--all written in the enthusiastic, informed, personal way for which Cadogan is renowned.

Nowhere inspires romantic cliches like Paris. Residents and visitors, artists, writers and lovers have always made the city their own and then felt compelled to share it with the world. Find your own inspiration, in the priceless corridors of the Louvre, the bars of the Latin Quarter, the glamour of Place Vendome; be overawed by pomp, smitten by temples of gastronomy, and corrupted by chic.
Inside you will find: ideas for a night out on the town, a romantic weekend, or a tour of Paris' world-famous galleries; personal recommendations and insider knowledge that will help you find the best of the city; 147 hotels, 313 restaurants, and 113 bars, plus clubs, music venues, cabaret and festivals all hand-picked; 25 detailed maps, 12 pages of full-color maps with grid-references to help you find all the sights; guided walks and itineraries.

Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls are passionate about Europe and have written over 30 books for Cadogan, including several in the France series. They have lived all over Europe, but are currently settled in an idyllic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the Lot Valley, France.

'Paris has always been a special case - culture-mad, precocious and exasperating, a shining light and a showcase to the rest of the world. Into the City of Light are squeezed the brains, government, finances and most of the art and treasures of a wealthy, talented nation for all to see. French savoir faire has made Paris a by-word for elegance and style, for the finest in food, fashion, perfume and luxury goods.'