Fodor's Paris 2020 (Full-color Travel Guide)

Traveling to Europe this summer and wanted a book that would be helpful in planning our trip. This one certainly fits the bill.

Very nice! Up-to-date, large travel map included in the centerfold.

My granddaughter likes this book. Your basic travel guide

Book was in better shape than I expected, for a used book.

Wonderful guide to Paris!

It has been much too long since our last trip to Paris, something of a sore spot, so reviewing this guide was a dangerous proposition. On my last trip I had the Fodor's guide. At that time the guide really focused on mainstream attractions, larger hotel chains and probably restaurants. I say probably because we were traveling with 2 very young children which dictated our itinerary and imposed some limits. We did a fair bit of wandering, spent much time in parks and playgrounds and ate where we found ourselves. When I picked up this guide, I have to admit to having expectations that it would not do a lot for us, to the extent that we have seen the larger more touristed sights, and are not interested in staying in a mainstream hotel chain. That said I was pleasantly surprised. This is not your mother's Fodors ;) Since I last used it, the guide has been thoroughly refreshed, slimmed down (so it is easier to carry) and is a bit edgier. I would not say it is the best guide for college students, but for those who want to wander, to see something more than the classic tourist sights, it has a good deal more to offer. It is arranged around neighborhood, with a general description of each to orient you, directions on how to get there and, of course, the notable sights, but more off the beaten track experiences are included as well, and a guide to interesting shops, to include small artisan boutiques. There are reviews of a small number of hotels in every price range in each section, as you would expect from Fodors, but I was very happy to find a pointer to renting apartments as well. Fodors has been around for a while and thoroughly covers all the essentials, getting around, safety, currency exchange, a brief phrase book, important contact numbers and a small section on etiquette (tipping, etc.) While not a picture book, there are some tantalizing photos, and where it really shines, in my opinions, very useful maps, both for specific areas of the city and a large, detailed pull out map which includes metro routes. They also offer several itineraries organized both my time (number of days) and theme (art, churches, epicurian, etc.). There is a little bit of history for each of the sights they review. For many this will be enough that they can do self-guided tours and forgo the tour busses and other paid tours. Others may want to do some more reading. The guide is certainly enough to get you oriented, at least sketch out a plan, and help you find you way to wherever you want to go within the city. I think it is a great little guide, and compact enough to carry, which the old Fodors guides really were not. I think this provides what most people would need to get around, find the experiences they are interested in as well as needed services, and even souveniers to suit all tastes. (I devoted almost an entire day on our last trip trecking across the city to what had been described as the world's best chocolate shop). There are poiters for people with many different tastes. Paris offers something for everyone and I think this guide is a good starting point for personal exploration.

This Paris 2020 travel guide is beautiful, informative, and something I never knew I needed until now. I love this guide. It is stunning. The pictures in the book showcase certain parts of Paris in a way that makes you want to be there right this very instant. Not only that, it lists attractions, restaurants, sights you must not miss, hotels, maps that are very detailed, tips, itineraries to follow that can help make your time more effectively used, and so much more! The maps are in full color and there is a big pull out map in the back that shows all of Paris (metro routes as well) and labels with map keys where everything is.This book is terrific. It's such a well thought out and planned guide to Paris that you could probably read over it, pack your bags, and head to Paris and be all set. Even if you aren't able to go to Paris but want to feel like you are there, feel like you are going, want to dream of going, or whatever it is you might want to do, this book may be all that you will need.Highly recommended for all of those types mentioned above. Great travel guide!

I have been planning a return to Paris this spring, so this guide book is right on time. Fodor's is my favorite because of its beautiful and easy to follow design and layout, plus the fact that it is full-color throughout and printed on quality paper. The aesthetics of the book make it a pleasure to read and you become excited as you envision yourself there knowing exactly what to do with your time with the help of this book! There are detailed maps and itineraries, must-sees when there are time constraints and just about everything you need to know to have a memorable time. The perfect stocking stuffer along with a pair of tickets, of course!

Helped a lot to find place to stay, as it is a bit complicated in Paris with Arrondissements. And a lot more.. It even has some basic French Phrases to help you get around. Definitely recommend it if you are going to visit Paris.

Fodor's travel books are my favorite. So detailed and full of information. Organized and easy to use.