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| Rick Steves' Paris 2008 (Rick Steves) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Rick Steves, Steve Smith, Gene Openshaw
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: Book
Buy New: $17.95
Buy New/Used from $11.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  (96 reviews)
Sales Rank: 67741
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 544
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 1566918634
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.43610484
EAN: 9781566918633
ASIN: 1566918634
Publication Date: September 28, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 invaluable guide to the City of Lights April 9, 2008
Having just returned from a visit to France, we found this guide to be invaluable. Rick Steves may come across as a bit dweeby on television, but his books are remarkable. This one is packed with terrific information that is well organized and easy to find. For instance, he gives you a useful chart of many of Paris's major museums with information about what days they're closed, the hours, etc. There is information about the subway system and transportation as well as hotel and restaurant listings by arrondisement, walking tours of various neighborhoods and museums, and practical information about holidays, language, etc. When we were headed out the (hotel) door and travelling light, this is the book I'd carry. Well worth the price and highly recommended.
Excellent for family user April 4, 2008
I bought this book on a recommendation from a friend, and it was the primary book we used once we landed in Paris. We had several other books, too, but they simply didn't have the level of detail and were not organized as intelligently for how you would actually want to spend your day. We left them in our apartment as we set out on our daily adventures.
We have two children, ages 8 and 12, and we wanted to see major sights. But we are experienced travelers who also enjoy getting off the track when possible. Rick Steves gave us insights on both -- how to see things like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame with the least hassle, but also less-known street markets and pet shops.
My only criticism is that the book, like all other travel books I've seen, greatly underestimates the time that one would spend at a place if one really wants to see it. We spent 2x to 3x as long at things as Steves suggested, such as the Rodin Museum and Cluny Museum.
 How to be an American in Paris January 26, 2008
6 out of 15 found this review helpful
I've lived in Paris and visited the city on countless occaisions - and I contantly see Americans in their new white tennis shoes traipsing round the city with a copy of Rick Steve. It's obviously a popular guide and does a great job of showing you how to be a tourist in the city.
Buy a different guide book like the Rough Guide to Paris or Lonely Planet and then you won't be in a restaurant with a whole load of other Americans!
 Helpful Guide January 18, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was extremely helpful for my trip to Paris and helped me plan my trip. There were a few areas that were sketchy and incorrect but overall, this was the best guide for my six day trip to Paris. In fact, I saw many Americans with the 2007 version - so I know this is the guide to use.
Great guidance! January 16, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was an excellent guide for a trip to Paris for 9 days. We agree with his assessment of each of the recommendations in the book. Where he said not to miss something, we were pleased with that tip. Once in museum or building, his remarks led us to the best spots. Where he said not to go, we knew not to do so. I would recommend this book to all.
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