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Rick Steves' Paris 2009 |  | Authors: Rick Steves, Steve Smith, Gene Openshaw
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 165798
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2009
Pages: 592
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 4.5 x 1
ISBN: 159880121X
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.43610484
EAN: 9781598801217
ASIN: 159880121X
Publication Date: November 1, 2008
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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.
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 CURRENT AND INSIGHTFUL! Backdoor philosphy December 24, 2008
Love2Travel
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
I've traveled to Europe several times over the past 8 years and purchased various guide books for the planning of each trip and as a guide during the trip. By far the best and most reliable is the Rick Steves series. Factual information. I like it because he has a back door philosphy. I feel like I'm getting the background information from someone that has lived there for years. I also love how I'm able to use it as a guide once I'm there too. He has walking tours of museums - of course I typically purchase the musuem audio tours but in the random time that I don't pay for it, it's nice to have one in the guidebook. I like knowing the hours and cost of sites. Also the restaurants and hotels he has reccommeded have always been better than expected. I will always use Rick Steves whenever traveling to Europe. I know that he updates these yearly! I just wish he made these books for other parts of the world!
- Love how everything is described in detail. Ina country where I don't speak the language, I expect to be prepared when I walk out of my hotel room and I was.
If you can only take one guidebook... February 5, 2009
S. Ball (Seattle, WA USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
Rick Steves is a real-live "regular" traveler, who understands that most of us don't stay at the Ritz Carlton, don't eat at 3-star Michelin restaurants, and that we crave authentic travel experiences. His guidebooks are updated every year, and they are meant to be used and tossed. Try tearing out the pages you need for a museum or site, instead of taking the entire book--it's liberating. You can also download free podcasts that will give you Paris tours! The advice is practical and affordable--with just one guidebook, you will have the best possible travel experience.
Don't go to Paris without this book!! January 24, 2009
G. Misthos
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
A previous reviewer only gave this book 3 stars, stating there was little information on the Carnavelet Museum and the Pantheon. I feel compelled to set the record straight. When we were in Paris in '07 we went to the Carnavelet and had the '07 edition. The detailed and informative descriptions of the various rooms in the Rick Steves book helped make our visit thoroughly enjoyable. Again, to set the record straight: I just recieved the '09 edition as we are hopefully going back in the fall--starting on page 286-300 is again his detailed section on this museum. If you are interested in history, I highly recommend visiting this free museum, and be sure and take the Steves guide with you. On pages 57-59 Steves writes of the Pantheon and certainly discusses who is buried there.
Steves is at his best in his detailed, informative, helpful, and interesting museum tours. In this book that includes the Louvre, Orsay, Orangerie, Carnavlet, Marmottan, Picasso, Pompidou, and others. Trust me, don't go to any of these museum without this book! He is also the best for all the practical information you need to know, as well as discussing interesting walks and neighborhoods. While I recommend a second guide book as well (Frommer or Fodor's), I would not even consider going to Paris without the Steves book. Apparently now you can go to ITunes and download Steves museum tours onto your Ipod!!!!!
Tip: If you visit the Carnavlet, go in the morning, and then walk to the nearby Place des Voges for lunch, and then visit the Victor Hugo museum which is right there in the square.
printing error has been corrected... September 10, 2009
C. Parks (WA, USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I received my guide today and the printing error has been corrected. Although my trip to Paris isn't for a couple of months, Rick Steve's guides are always top notch and have served me well in the past. The purpose of this review is to let buyers know that the errors noted by previous reviewers have been corrected.
Rick Steves Does It Again! April 26, 2009
D. C. Walton (Hudson FL USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
We love Rick Steves on PBS.
He's done it again with this guidebook. We have been to Paris 7 times and even then found something new and intersting. We love his restaurant reviews! Can't wait to try some on our next trip this year. He has wonderful walking tours and detailed tours of all the major sights. But he also gets you off the touristy path to see the real Paris.
Nicely drawn little maps.
We are planning to go to Rheims--a day trip outside of Paris. Rick has everyhting you need to do this without having to go on an expensive group tour.
This is defintely a book to take with you on your next trip to Paris--whether it is your first time or eighth!
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