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by Anna Brooke (Author)
Frommer's books aren't written by committee, by AI, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We employ the best local experts to author our guides, like longtime Paris resident Anna E. Brooke. In this innovative, easy-to-carry, itinerary-based guide she shows readers how to see the best of the City of Lights -- in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
Insider lists of the city's highlights:
- Local knowledge on the best places to eat, shop, and stay and how to avoid tourist traps. No entity has paid to be in this guide--or any Frommer's guide. At Frommer's, we pride ourselves on decades of journalistic integrity.Detailed maps marked with attractions, hotels, restaurants, and Métro stopsExact pricing for hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours so that there's never any guessing Invaluable advice about what you'll need to reserve in advance, and what time of day to visit the top sights in order to avoid crowdsFull-color Paris Métro mapFun, self-guided walking tours spanning the city, with mapsA chapter of useful phrases including a pronunciation guideFascinating and easy-to-read background on the culture, history and art of the City of LightPicks in all price categories, so you can splurge or be frugal, using the Frommer's star rating systemFull section on suggested side-trips to Giverny, Versailles, Disneyland Paris, and moreHelpful planning advice for getting there, getting around, getting the best price on lodgings, and getting the most from your tripPLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of Paris
Author Biography
Anna E. Brooke relocated from her native Britain to Paris in 2000 and hasn't looked back since. She is now a full-fledged bohemian, juggling life between freelance travel writing (Frommer's, Sunday New York Times Travel, Time Out Paris and the Financial Times), children's fiction, acting and songwriting for film.
