1 comments about Impressionist Paris.

1. No guidebook on the market gives a tour like this one. Viewing the places where painters painted with your own eyes is the only way you can really understand their work. Great personal learning tool. Makes the Impressionists come alive.

No comments about Present day Paris and the battlefields: The visitor's handbook with the chief excursions to the battlefields.

No comments about Satori in Paris (Flamingo Modern Classics).

No comments about Paris: Past and Present.

3 comments about An AMERICAN BETTY IN PARIS (CLUELESS ): AN AMERICAN BETTY IN PARIS (CLUELESS).

1. I really enjoyed this book because of the way the author (Randi Reisfeld) had 'Cher' narrate it-using phrases from the movie("as if, whatever, baldwin, and betty.) All the caracters seemed realistic- like real '90's teens. The only part I did not agree with was when Cher saw a girl in her boyfriend's arms. I believe that, in real life, a girl would have gone up and questioned him being with that girl. Other than that, I believe the book was texted very well. The story was very realilistic



2. In this book i almost cried.I was so touched by it. All of what cher goes through to see Josh and she sees the unexpected.It was very moving,you can feel what shes feeling,you can picture everything.All of the events that happen in the story are really motivating.This is the best clueless book.I simply loved it.



3. I injoyed this book I don't read alot but I just couldn't stopreading this one. It put the perfect picture in my head of what wasgoing on, I could get a image in my head for every part of the book. Irequst that more young adults should read this book.I give it two thubs up!

4 comments about Zagat Survey 2006/07 Paris Restaurants (Zagatsurvey).

1. As a Zagat survey participant myself, I do understand that the responses can be manipulated. One person with a lot of time on his/her hands could respond to the surveys more than once. On the other hand, sheer numbers of responders probably keep the overall averages relatively honest. I don't think you will find another one-volume survey of Paris restaurants that has as many entries, and is as well-organized and cross-referenced.
   By all means read other reviews and narrow down your choices, but I think this is a very handy resource.



2. The Zagat Surveys for Paris are guides that regular travelers to Paris just like to have. Easy to travel with and gives you the information that you want.



3. Used the 2005-06 book last year and found it to be indispensable! The book is well organized, concise, and most importantly accurate.



4. This is a zagat guide, so those who know will not be surprised by anything in this book. It has a pretty comprehensive list of the restaurants in Paris, but I must say that it leaves many fine restaurants out. I would like to see more restaurants than what they have in this little book. Overall...50/50.

No comments about Euro Disney: The Complete Guide to Disney's Newest Park, and the Best of Paris (Fodor's Euro Disney).

4 comments about City Smart: Austin.

1. I am a longtime Austin resident and discovered some hidden treasures about my city in this useful guide! I will be referring to this book often when I have company in from out of town or when I'm looking to enjoy a little one day vacation without leaving Austin's borders!



2. "City Smart Austin" is an indispensable guide to aculturally-rich and multifaceted city.

   Austin natives EleanorS. Morris, Paris Permenter, and John Bigley wisely present the city in six geographic zones. And they cover everything from Austin basics (weather, homes, people, etc) and day trips to recreation areas and where to shop/eat/stay.

   Whether they are writing about "BookPeople" (one of the largest bookstores in the U.S.) or the 'Dillo Express (one of the city's laudable forms of public transportation), the authors speak with warmth and home-town credibility.

   I was especially pleased with their accessment of Austin's accommodations. Yes, they duly point out the grandeur of the historic Driskill Hotel. But they also note the convenience and affortability of the La Quinta at the Capitol, which not only has a gracious new manager, but renovated "Gold Metal Rooms," which have new decor, 25-inch TVs, and speaker phones!

   The book's maps are clear and helpful, with inset-captions for easy referral; and the b&w photos--while a tad too small--are often bright and sharp.

   An added treat of "City Smart Austin" are the valuable coupons in the back of the book. Don't miss them!




3. I am considering a move to Austin and found a lot of useful information in this guidebook. I used it to plan my freetime following a job interview in the city and found it right on target regarding the restaurant reviews. Good buy!



4. Like the last reviewer, I too was considering a work-related move to Austin. I wanted a guide book that could give me a quick and easy entry into what Austin had to offer a tourist and potential resident. This guide book gave me a good overview of Austin while I was there -- it wasn't just an index or list of area attractions and businesses: It contained a lot of useful 'tips' interspersed through out the book and the maps were clear and well integrated with the text.

   I had some reservations before I bought this because the maps were not in color. However, the maps were clear and concise. Rather than clutter up 1 map with icons for restaurants, attractions, etc., the maps were repeated in each section of the guide, and contained only the relevant data for that section; this made using them very easy. I'd also say that the authors of the book were very generous with the number and variety of maps.

   Overall, the design of the book made reading and finding information easy. Good use of bold type made flipping through and finding stuff easy too.

   In the end, I got the Austin job and will be moving there soon. As a future Austin resident, I think this will still be the only guide I need.

5 comments about Rick Steves' Paris 2002.

1. The latest version of Rick's Paris travel guide is well worth the money. It's up to date (as in Euro amounts) and very user friendly, as all the other Rick Steve guides. Even the humor is still present.

   Rick's handling of museum tours has always been useful to us on our trips. His maps are clear and easy to understand, and the detailed discussion of the works is always very interesting. This issue is no exception. It may even seem a bit museum heavy, but very useful when entering. It's a must if you're headed to any museum in Paris. You'll be gald you have it along.

   The sections addressing the "walks" is excellent! Once again, great maps, good discussion of sights, and very interesting places. Take the book along and try one. You'll enjoy it!.

   Sadly, I don't feel that 5 stars are deserved. The discussion concerning the trip from De Gaulle airport to downtown Paris is rather short and, I feel anyway, doesn't give the reader a real feel for the difficulties that will be encountered. This has always been a sore spot for us when going to Paris. Otherwise, there is plenty of information for the Paris traveler.

   So if you're going to Paris, then by all means get this guide, and head out into the City of Light. You will not be disappointed, and entertained all the while. Thanks once again Steve for making another successful trip!




2. I used to live in Paris but I find I still need a guide book to get the most out of a visit there. I'm lucky enough to be going on a long visit to Paris this summer and I wouldn't think of taking along any guidebook other than Rick Steves'.

   Rick Steves' guidebooks are always up-to-date and he writes in the friendly, down to earth manner that characterizes his extremely popular television program.

   I found this book to be as great as all the other Rick Steves books I've been lucky enough to use. In it, Rick tells us the best places to eat and sleep. Not the most expensive; anyone could do that. Rick goes one step further and details the places that have the most charm and character, the places where we'll get the most for our money, the places that will help to make our visit one we'll remember fondly for the rest of our life.

   Rick talks about the places no one should miss, but he also talks about the places almost everyone would miss...if they didn't have this book. I love discovering new, little, out-of-the-way shops, cafes and museums and Rick is the best there is when it comes to detailing places like this. I admit, I am an incurable shopaholic, and, in this book, Rick tells us the very best places to shop in Paris, one of the shopping capitals of the world.

   I usually prefer to wander around a city or the countryside on my own, sans tour guide. In a huge city like Paris, one could easily get lost if he or she weren't armed with this book. One of the most invaluable and charming sections of the book, at least for me, details self-guided walking tours of Paris. Included are historic sections, the Champs-Elysees, the Marais district, the rue Cler and Montmartre, a favorite of mine.

   Rick loves museums, like I do, and he certainly gives us our fill in this book. In it you'll find detailed information regarding the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, the Orangerie (my favorite), the Rodin, the Cluny and even Napoleon's Tomb and Les Invalides.

   Sometimes we need to get away, even from a wonderful city like Paris. Rick has included a wealth of day trips one can easily make from Paris. Not only does he give us invaluable information regarding our destination, he also provides a wealth of great tips on getting there. Some of the day trips I'll be taking, with the help of this book, are to Versailles, Chartres (my first time there) and the place I have dreamed of visiting all my life, Monet's chateau and garden at Giverny.

   I wouldn't travel anywhere in Europe without one of Rick Steves' informative and fun books, and I'm a continental European who's already done a lot of traveling. I've also missed a lot I wish I had seen. That won't happen anymore with the help of Rick Steves and his wonderful guidebooks.

   If you're planning a trip to Paris, like I am, please don't go without this book. No matter how many times you've been to Paris before, and no matter how well you think you know the city, Rick can show you something new.

   Rick Steves' guidebooks are the only guidebooks you'll ever need. They are certainly the very best. In my opinion, no one knows the "ins and outs" of traveling in Europe like Rick Steves.




3. If you are visiting Paris to go to museums, this is the book for you... otherwise, look elsewhere. There is very little information for travelers who just like to explore this wonderful city, i.e. neighborhood flavors, interesting shopping areas, and great restaurants.



4. I have now used this book on two trips to Paris including one I returned from last week (yes still using the 2002 version since I was spending most my time in Reims). The weather was remarkably good and I'll think of returning again this time of year since the city is not flooded with tourists. Rick makes alot of very good points - like be aware that even in February the line into the Orsay can be very long on Tuesdays since the Louvre is closed that day.

   This is a very good general information book and it works well as a sole guide. If you have it and a good map (I got a very good and thin one from Amazon.com which I don't recall the name of) and you are pretty well set. Take a Green Michelin guide if you must for the museums as the info here is very general although good - especially for the Orsay and Versaille. I for one are puzzled over the comments from the one reviewer that the book was a museum guide Forget Rick's suggestion that traveller's checks are preferable to ATM's. ATM's are the way to go for sure since you have no transaction fees (I just got back and used them in several different cities in France and not once was I charged any fees), the exchange rate was very favorable, and you don't have to carry around traveler's checks.

   Rick's hotel suggestions, at least in the Rue Cler area (which is an excellent place to stay) are dated in the 2002 version. He condemns the Hotel du Cadron as being overpriced yet it was the same rate as other hotels he recommends and the rooms were actually nicer in the Cadron. It is also on a quieter street. Just watch out for the elevator which was spotty in its performace. My feeling is that many of Rick's recommendations are based on his personal relationships with some of the recommendees which may or may not carry over to you.

   All in all this is the best overall book I have looked at for Paris and I have and have seen many.




5. It is refreshing to read a travel guidebook that is devoid of hundreds of hotel and restaurant listings and concentrates mainly on the principal attractions of a city.

   Rick Steves' book Paris 2002 published by Avalon Travel Publishing can be described as having a tour guide at your personal disposal. The author presents a very brief introduction dealing with the general topics of when to go, trip costs, exchange rates, etc. This is in sharp contrast to many of the guides that devote too many pages to these details. You sometimes get the feeling that some of these authors are trying to fill up the pages.

   Immediately after the introductory chapter Reeves gives us the global picture in his "Orientation" chapter. In other words, the author tells us this is what you should see in Paris and this is how you should go about visiting these sites. Stated simply, lets get down to the "nitty gritty" and let us not be carried away by a multitude of facts and boring detail.

   We are presented with suggested itineraries that may be 3, 5 or 7 days. It is very similar to the format we receive when we book an organized trip through a travel agent. Each day is mapped out for us in short detail and broken down into three parts: morning, afternoon and evening. For example, day one would be a morning-walk through historic Paris featuring Ile de la Cité, Notre-Dame, Latin Quarter etc. This would be followed by an afternoon tour of the Louvre and ending in the evening with a cruise on the Seine.

   What is very noteworthy is that subsequent chapters describe in more detail the suggested tours featured in the Orientation chapter such as the Orsay, Louvre, Champs- Elysée, Rodin Museum, Versailles and Les Invalides. These are all presented in a compact and uncluttered manner.
   For example, the "Champs --Elysées Walk" is accompanied with a simple map precisely indicating the highlights of the walk such as the Arc de Triomphe, Grande Arche de La Défense, Montparnasse Tower, and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Furthermore, the author provides us with succinct information pertaining to these attractions.

   I particularly enjoyed reading the brief chapter dealing with the Louvre Tour. We all know we can literally spend months in this most famous museum. Within this chapter Steves points out to us the "must see" exhibits and even provides us with thumbnail black and white photos of some of the most famous artwork.

   An added feature of the book is a brief section outlining day trips within a short radius of Paris such as Giverny, Auvers-Sur-Ise, Disneyland Paris, Fontainebleu, Chantilly and many more. All of these are not only briefly described but also we are provided with a simple map pointing out where all of these attractions are located in proximity to Paris. There is no shortage of Paris guides, however, Steves' guide is unique in its ability to present comprehensive information in a succinct and organized manner packed with invaluable advice.

   Norm Goldman Editor of Bookpleasures.com

No comments about Insight Guides Eating in Paris: Restaurants, Bars, Pubs and Cafes (Insight Eating Guides).