| Wandering Paris: A Guide to Discovering Paris Your Way Contributor(s): Butler, Jill (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762738049 ISBN-13: 9780762738045 Publisher: Globe Pequot Press OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: Be your own guide to discovering Paris! Expert Jill Butler suggests fourteen themed days of exploration from water adventures to flea market excursions, nighttime events, bakery tastings, and more. With the author's personal recommendations and insights, you'll navigate the city like a native. Comb the best markets for treasures old and new. Try a different wine every day. Or find hidden architectural wonders off the beaten path. This pocket-size guide, complete with charming illustrations, is the ideal companion for a unique sojourn in the City of Lights. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Museums, Tours, Points Of Interest - Travel | Europe - France - Foreign Language Study | French |
| Dewey: 914.436 |
| LCCN: 2005051395 |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6.32" W x 6.4" (0.37 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Paris is a city of wonder, its many faces welcoming creative exploration. For travelers searching for the city's soul who want more than the tried-and-true tourist sites, Wandering Paris is your ticket to discovering your own true and authentic Paris.Through charming illustrations and evocative text, artist Jill Butler (Rendez-Vous in France) presents her beloved city in myriad moods, allowing a perfect match for any particular day. Each outing starts with a point of departure and a map, and ends with suggestions for dinner or an aperitif. Examples include: >A water adventure>An art day>A flea market expedition>Shopping Parisian style>A bakery moment (or several )>A tour of exceptional design>An early morning adventure>Late-night people-watching>And much more Whether rollerblading through the streets of Paris late into the night or combing the flea markets for hidden treasures, this artist's notebook shares a Parisian's inside knowledge, much as a friend would tailor a visit just for you. |