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| Introduction |
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Welcome to the City of Light |
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How This Guide Is Organized: By Subject and Geographic Districts (Arrondissements) |
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28 | (3) |
| Part One Understanding Paris |
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31 | (12) |
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31 | (7) |
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38 | (3) |
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Numbers and Prices: The Euro! |
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41 | (2) |
| Part Two Planning Your Visit to Paris |
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How Far in Advance Should You Plan? |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (3) |
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Package Deals and Travel Agents |
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Finding Airfare Deals and Making Reservations |
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51 | (7) |
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Reducing the Confusion of Choice |
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58 | (4) |
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62 | (9) |
| Part Three Hotels |
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Understanding Your Options |
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71 | (3) |
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74 | (9) |
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Hotels for Business Travelers |
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83 | (2) |
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Rates, Rules, and Recommendations |
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85 | (6) |
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91 | (10) |
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Paris Hotels Rated and Ranked |
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101 | (11) |
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112 | (37) |
| Part Four Arriving, Getting Oriented, and Departing |
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149 | (54) |
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149 | (20) |
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Understanding Those First Signs and Getting Directions |
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Telephones, E-Mail, and Postal Services |
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Understanding Euros--Adieu French Francs |
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176 | (6) |
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Things the Locals Already Know |
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182 | (9) |
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Travelers with Disabilities |
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191 | (3) |
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194 | (4) |
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198 | (5) |
| Part Five Getting Around Paris |
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203 | (16) |
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203 | (2) |
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205 | (11) |
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216 | (3) |
| Part Six Sightseeing and Tours |
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219 | (88) |
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Planning for Paris Touring |
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219 | (3) |
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222 | (5) |
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Exploring Points of Interest |
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227 | (8) |
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235 | (4) |
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239 | (68) |
| Part Seven Dining in Paris |
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307 | (2) |
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Paris Restaurants Defined and Explained |
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309 | (15) |
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Understanding French Restaurants |
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324 | (13) |
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337 | (48) |
| Part Eight Shopping in Paris |
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385 | (26) |
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385 | (5) |
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Shopping Areas and Favorite Streets |
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390 | (5) |
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395 | (6) |
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Great Parisian Gifts and Where to Find Them |
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| Port Nine Exercise and Recreation |
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411 | (10) |
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| Part Ten Entertainment and Nightlife |
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421 | (2) |
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423 | (6) |
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Tips for Going Out on the Town |
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430 | (4) |
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434 | (17) |
| Index |
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| Hotel Index |
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465 | (2) |
| Restaurant Index |
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467 | (4) |
| Reader Survey |
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