Looking for a fabulous resource to help you plan and enjoy your trip to Paris?
Then you'll want to download A Parisian's Guide to Paris.
A Parisian's Guide to Paris has been called "a precious resource," "a treasure trove of information," and "an invaluable tool,” and it’s exactly what you need to help you make the most of your time here.
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I've learned a lot living in Paris for more than a decade and a half, and I've answered hundreds of questions from people coming to Paris. This downloadable guide is filled with my expertise as a long-time Parisian. And everything you'll find here is a personal recommendation too, either from me or from someone I trust.
A Parisian's Guide to Paris is packed with virtually everything you need, and it's all here in downloadable, hyperlinked (clickable) form that you can print, save on your telephone, tablet, or computer then click on the hyperlinks to be taken directly to the associated websites (in English, when available) where you can make restaurant reservations, find opening hours, and more.
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So what's inside?
I've divided the approximately 70-page guide into six sections:
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Preparing for Your Trip to Paris
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An overview of Paris
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Packing, money, adapters/converters
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Tips on French etiquette
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Planning - Months in advance
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Planning - Weeks in advance
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Reservations to make
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Safety
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Scams to avoid
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How to have the best first day in Paris
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...and more
​Where to Stay in Paris
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Apartment or Hotel?
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A Parisian's insight into what you can expect if you rent an apartment (it's not always good)
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Recommended Hotels (3, 4, & 5 star hotels)
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Three Key Michelin Hotels
Getting Around Paris
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The best way to get into Paris from the airport
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The Paris Métro
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Métro passes​
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Helpful apps
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Navigating the métro
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Other options including private car services
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Entertainment travel
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Tour buses​
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Car tours
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Seine River cruises
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...and more
Dining Out in Paris
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French social norms
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How to order the BEST croissant and baguette, including gluten-free options
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Ordering in a restaurant
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Le formule or menu vs. la carte​
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Vocabulary (so you don't order something you don't want to eat)
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Tipping, etc.
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Restaurant recommendations
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Mid-priced restaurants​
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Vegetarian restaurants
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No reservations dining
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Fine dining
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Wine bars
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...and more
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Shopping and Souvenirs
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Department stores
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Boutiques
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Vintage and second-hand shopping
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French beauty products
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A wide variety of other, more interesting souvenirs and where to get them
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Food – sweet and savory
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The largest flea market in the world and a more manageable one
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How to get the value added tax refund
Hidden Gems of Paris
There's more to Paris than meets the eye!​​
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This one is all about surprises, but I will say that you won't find the Catacombs or the Sewer Museum here.
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What you'll find here are some of my favorite hidden gems. And I'm betting you're going to love them too.
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Copyright notice
Please note, A Parisian's Guide to Paris is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. No part of this downloadable guide may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic, or mechanical methods, except for personal use of the purchaser, without the prior written permission of the author.
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Thank you.