Pariswalks: Including Two New Walks

by Alison Landes and Sonia Landes

Book Overview

Full of architectural detail, unique advice, and historic and literary anecdotes, Pariswalks allows the reader to do as the Parisians do-take to the streets on foot to discover the secret splors of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805061274
• ISBN13: 9780805061277
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Holt McDougal
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.7" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a much earlier edition of this wonderful little guide to the Paris these authors obviously love. The distaff side of the Landes clan has a keen eye for detail and a sharp nose for the unexpected tidbits that make visiting any city a delight. Directly as a result of following one of the walks I have found a club that is now, years later, a regular stop anytime I am in Paris. Everyone who has an interest in the quiter, more intimate details of Paris should take these walks. The authors' love of the city and their simple love of city life shines through in each of them. This latest edition is, if possible, an improvement on the previous ones; adding the perspective of a new co-author has improved the product.

A "Must Have"ÿ

I've taken this book to Paris three times. Our local library discarded the book and I was so upset. It's wonderful to use in Paris or to remember my trips. I was so excited to find in newly published. I have already got one, which I passed on to a friend going to Paris, now I'm ordering another.

Fabulous audiotape

The Pariswalks audiotape is an immensely entertaining and educational way to wander through Paris neighborhoods. You can, for a change, SEE what the guidebooks are talking about WITHOUT having your nose in the book the whole time. The narration is humorous as well as informative. Because this Pariswalks audiotape is so good,I have given theLondonwalks audiotape on faith for Christmas to someone about to head for London. I will never travel to Europe again without first checking to learn whether an audiotape is available for my destination city.

An eye-opening, stimulating, and EASY way to see Paris.

On my recent visit to Paris, I used headphones and this superb audio book to guide me on my walks. Never again will I try to sightsee with my nose buried in a guidebook! The narrator practically has her hands on your shoulders as she explains EXACTLY where walk and what to notice. I think the directions are clear for both right- and left-brained people. Her tip about how to push the buttons to enter hidden courtyards -- and her guidance as to which ones to be sure to check out -- allowed me to see aspects of Paris that I otherwise never would have encountered. I especially enjoyed the background on particular shops and restaurants (and their proprietors!), as well as the history and entertaining anecdotes. I'm eager to use similar audio books in other European cities. I don't use headphones in my daily life, but they were really worth taking on the trip. They left my hands and mind free to focus on Paris.