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A phenomenal bestseller in France, Metronome presents a fascinating history of Paris through the lens of the city's iconic Metro system
Did you know that the last Gallic warriors massacred by the Romans lie beneath the Eiffel Tower? That the remains of Paris's first cathedral are under a parking lot in the Fifth District? Metronome follows Loránt Deutsch, historian and lifelong Francophile, as he goes on a compelling journey through the ages, treating...
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There were, and still are, great restaurants all over Europe, but the greater part of Blue Trout and Black Truffles is devoted to the eatingplaces and vineyards of France. It is a vicarious experience to read about the culinary wonders of the notable establishments of another era that have become the last epicurean haven in this materialistic, mechanized world of fastfood chains and frozenfood dinners. Mr. Wechsberg reaches back to the twilight days...
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Paris may have enjoyed decades as the undisputed gastronomic capital of the world, but food revolutions in the likes of London and Copenhagen have challenged its reign in recent years. After a spell of complacency, Parisian chefs have had to up their game, with delicious results. This guide will show you where to sample the best of the French classics, from cozy bistros to swish brasseries, as well as where to check out the more recent innovations...
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A police raid! Unfaithful spouses! A baseball player running the wrong way around the bases! In France!
Somewhere between travelogue and a 'Dummy's Guide to Running a Business in France' (if there were such a thing), I Lived in France and So Can You is a serious but light-hearted exploration of 12 years' worth of living, working, and loving in France. Using anecdotes from his experiences running an American restaurant in a small provincial city,...
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Updated and revised in 2023 this guide to Mediterranean cruising has been a cruisers favorite and best-selling guidebook for over 25 years. With precise port maps and detailed text it is indispensable for anyone taking this cruise. Now in its 8th edition, Mediterranean By Cruise Ship is a unique guide showing readers exactly where ships dock and how to get around ports on their own with detail on public transport as well as shore excursion recommendations....
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Now fully revised and updated, this popular guide and compendium of good eating captures the true character and flavor of the most intimate and affordable eating establishments Paris has to offer. Classified as either traditional or modern, these bistros and wine bars are located by arrondisement (neighborhood) and rated for their quality and reliability. The guide is organized into three parts. The first section contains individual listings that...
8) The Food Lover's Guide to Paris: The Best Restaurants, Bistros, Cafés, Markets, Bakeries, and More
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The book that cracks the code, from the incomparable Patricia Wells. An acclaimed authority on French cuisine, Ms. Wells has spent more than 30 years in Paris, many as former restaurant critic for The International Herald Tribune. Now her revered Food Lover's Guide to Paris is back in a completely revised, brand-new edition.
In 457 entries—345 new to this edition, plus 112 revisited and reviewed classics—The Food Lover's
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet's France's Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on uniquely encountering France by car. Featuring 38 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can get lost among the snowcapped Alps or taste your way around Champagne's hallowed vineyards, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to France, rent a car,...
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Extrait : "On se propose de retracer dans ces quelques pages les deux ascensions de montgolfières qui, en septembre 1783, eurent Versailles pour théâtre. Le récit n'en est pas, à vrai dire, entièrement nouveau. Plus favorisée que tant d'autres découvertes dont les origines restent dans l'ombre, l'invention des frères Montgolfier fut accueillie dès ses débuts avec un enthousiasme dont les documents du temps offrent mille témoignages".
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Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet Normandy & D-Day Beaches Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering this region by car. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, sample Norman cheeses and get close to WWI and WWII history, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet Normandy & D-Day Beaches Road...
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Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet Provence & Southeast France Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering this region by car. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, explore the Mediterranean south's shimmering coast and rustic heart with your trusted travel companion. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet Provence & Southeast France...
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Auberges pittoresques du Nord de la France et de Belgique, les estaminets flamands connaissent un regain d'intérêt depuis la fin du XXe siècle. On y déguste des spécialités régionales (carbonnade, potjevleesh, welsh) en buvant de la bière et en s'essayant aux jeux anciens, Le tout dans un décor et une ambiance typiques, conviviale et sans chichi. Tous les deux ans, Gilles Guillon répertorie les nouvelles adresses et les changements survenus...
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Whether you want to explore the charming villages of Provence, mingle with the rich and famous in Cannes, or lounge on the beach in Nice, the local Fodor's travel experts in Provence and the French Riviera are here to help! Fodor's Provence & the French Riviera guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an...
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Chic, effortless, and always in style, Paris has become a multicultural "it" city thanks to a new generation who are revitalizing its food, nightlife, and arts scenes. Fodor's brand-new guidebook, Inside Paris, touches on top tourist sights, including the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and the Notre Dame, and delves deep into the best under-the-radar places that only insiders from Paris know about.The Fodor's Inside series is designed for travelers looking...
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TOURISM TRENDS:
• Paris will be the host of the 2024 Summer Olympics, and 9.1 million spectators are expected to visit the city for the games. https://en.convention.parisinfo.com/choose-paris/olympic-games-destination-paris-2024
• In 2019, France was the most visited country in the world. While the COVID-19 pandemic caused tourism to drop in 2020 and 2021, tourism numbers surpassed prepandemic levels in summer 2022. Experts expect this pattern...
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Whether you want to walk to the top of the Eiffel Tower, explore the Louvre, or stroll down the Champs-Élysées, the local Fodor's travel experts in Paris are here to help! Fodor's Paris guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
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18) Paris
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‘We'll always have Paris,' Humphrey Bogart assures Ingrid Bergman in the oft-quoted farewell scene from Casablanca in which Bogart's character, hard-hearted restaurateur Rick Blaine, bids former lover Ilsa Lund goodbye. The backdrop against which they first fell in love, Paris later serves as a reminder of their deep mutual longings. And with a host of different realisations by filmmakers from Philip Kaufman to Julien Leclercq to Woody Allen, there...
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A visual exploration of the Paris dining scene, with stories, guides, and recommendations from everyday patrons and famous aficionados alike
Paris is a city like no other, beloved by travelers the world over for its incomparable architecture, atmosphere, arts, and, of course, food. The restaurants of Paris are rich with history, culture, and flavor. Whether you're a frequent visitor to the City of Light with memories of your favorite meals or an...
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Of all the threats faced by the Royal Navy during the first years of the twentieth century, the one which stood out was the risk to Britain's sea lines of communication posed by France's armoured cruisers. Fast, well-armed and well-protected, these ships could have evaded any attempted blockade of the French ports and, supported by a worldwide network of overseas bases, could potentially have caused havoc on the trade routes. Between 1898 and 1901...
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