Going to Paris in June what is the best guide book that you would recommend?
aubs2539
2010-05-20 12:17:22 UTC
Going to Paris in June what is the best guide book that you would recommend?
Four answers:
anonymous
2010-05-21 02:43:22 UTC
Guidebooks are often complete rubbish.
Often outdated, and over sold.......they will reccommend the same tired things to the same people.
And Ultimately, they are often just ONE person's opinion. If they had a rotten time........then the place, or restaurant, or event, gets a bad rating. Some else may have loved it to DEATH, based on THEIR experiences.
Forget the books...........just GO.........and write your own reviews, and don't be afraid to have your own misadventures......because that IS half the fun.
Perfect trips are boring. The most fun is usually OFF the beaten path.
SHH
2010-05-21 18:29:12 UTC
Agree w/ the 1st contributor..
Rick Steve's is the best... I own many Paris books and Rick's is by far the most informative. My favorite part about his book is the rich background information, history and stories about the point of interest. For a place like Paris, it is a must to fully enjoy your trip.
So.. if you're big on not only the sights but also the history/origin/background info, Rick Steve's book is the best buy.
Additionally, the Unofficial guide to Paris is not bad, either. I enjoyed reading that one, as well.
worldglobetrottergirl
2010-05-21 14:17:27 UTC
I love Rick Steves' Paris. He covers the major attractions, in addition to offering information on some off-the-beaten-track attractions as well. There are some audio tours you can download to your iPod from his web site, or you can follow them along in the book. He also has a page dedicated to updates since his guide book has been published.
My favorite French translation book is French at a Glance. There's even a section on converting American clothing sizes to European.