Paris Revisited: The Guide for the Return Traveler

By Gary Lee Kraut

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972398511
• ISBN13: 9780972398510
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Words Travel Intl Inc
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Great, helpful guide

A friend gave this book to me just before my recent visit to Paris and it turned out to be the only one I used. There were extensive descriptions and background for places I'd never heard of before, the guidance intrigued me, and all of the ones I visited turned out to be little gems (and not overrun by tourists) that made my visit more memorable. The major sights are all covered also, but with more of an eye toward appreciation of their charms than a must-see checklist. A great resource.

Paris Revisited - and I'm ready to go back!

Most of the mainstream travel books don't fit my personality or have listings that fit my pocket book. This one is for the traveller that wants to see the city - not just other tourists. It's easy to read, has opinions that you can agree (or disagree) with and encourages you to see things, not just for the first time but in a new way. You can tell the book was written by someone that loves the city and he makes you fall in love with Paris too. If you're going to Paris alone, or with someone you're fond of, you'll be delighted. I'm ready to go back.

Wonderfully helpful guide

A friends passed me this book--and after finding it so useful I've passed it on to others. It's not a typical guide book...and it is. What's great about this book is that it gets you off the beaten path a bit, and it's fun to read. Lots of info, and like a standard guidebook it has all the relevent information. As a more intimate guide, this author isn't afraid to tell you what he thinks or how he thinks--but the bottom line is always Paris in all its beauty and complexity. It's a good read, as well as a great guide. And for first time travelers, it might be ok, too.

Merci Beaucoup !

Paris Revisited by Gary Lee Kraut is the best tour anyone will ever have of Paris... without even going there! The writing style is immediately engaging, warm, humorous and straightforward. I felt like I was actually having a conversation with the author in my living room.There are plenty of historical tidbits and funny sound bites interjected throughout, along with very practical, essential and sensual facts and facets of Parisian life to help the visitor navigate the city and investigate the culture. My next trip will surely include a personalized tour and dining adventures based on his expert scrutiny and favorite recommendations. The book is not only a travel kit but also reads like a best seller. Merci beaucoup!!!

Wonderful little guidebook for anyone visiting Paris!

Whenever you're packing for a trip it's hard to choose which guidebook to bring along. This is the one for Paris! It takes you beyond the Eiffel Tower to the city's most wonderful museums, cafes, tearooms, gardens, parks, cemetaries, riverside walks and historical hotspots. The entries on French history are fascinating and fun, (you get the inside dope on everyone from Marie Antoinette to the Mona Lisa), and the sections on gardens will lead you to the city's most peaceful sanctuaries. With wonderful writing and illustrations, this guidebook is a gem. First-time visitors, as well as return travelers, are bound to find this book indispensable. I loved it.