Paris

Author: Lisa Davison
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: The National Geographic Society's "Traveler" series will take you on a journey through Paris, immersing you in this exciting adventure and discovery process. It selects featured attractions, including famous and lesser-known landmarks, to help you experience the city from a fresh perspective. The National Geographic Society's Traveler series presents Paris with the best text, images, and maps. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of history and culture, followed by an introduction to Paris's 13 districts. The author selects attractions with a unique perspective and offers in-depth explanations. Each chapter begins with a clear table of contents for easy reference. Finally, it provides readers with feasible short travel reference routes. Each chapter appends a map of the main areas, highlighting the locations of important attractions and other recommended scenic spots. Small-scale walking routes are accompanied by separate route maps, marking recommended attractions. Additionally, special topics and sidebars are included to provide detailed explanations about history, culture, or contemporary life. The appended "Travel Information" offers practical travel details, including itinerary planning, transportation, emergency procedures, and more. It also lists essential hotels, restaurants, shopping stores, entertainment activities in Paris for easy reference. As of the book's publication, the information provided for each region and attraction is highly accurate. However, it is still recommended that readers call ahead to confirm before traveling.