Michelin THE GREEN GUIDE Paris, 3e

by Michelin

Discover Paris with this best-selling title in the acclaimed Michelin Green Guide collection. Fully revised and specially adapted for the English-speaking visitor, this handy edition is your indispensable guide to the French capital.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, France, Paris, Reference

364 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1933

About the author

The French tire company Michelin publishes a variety of road maps, mostly of France but also other countries in Europe, Africa and North America.

Michelin maps began in 1900 as part of the free Guide Michelin, created by brothers André and Édouard Michelin to encourage driving and boost tire sales, containing maps, repair info, hotels, and restaurants

Michelin road maps were considered highly accurate & were reproduced in England for the Allied invasion of Europe during World War II.

Reviews

[Marianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of maps and recs. Pocket sized.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lol! I wrote this edition, so I'm a bit biased, but since I do a lot of guidebooks, I will tell you what I think makes this one different. Michelin Green Guides are very detailed in architectural and artistic description. So, for example, if you are visiting a church that's in the guide, there is usually a little diagram and a description of the architectural style and all of the major artworks within. There are good maps and walking tours to follow. The recent guides also have a short section of hotel and dining recommendations taken from their famous Guide Rouge.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I last purchased Guide Michelin: Paris in 1990. I've been through a few other Paris guides since then and I don't know why. There's really no need for any other. What I love about Michelin guides, and this is edition is no exception, is that you have enough information to get around- including the best walking routes- but you are allowed to experience things on your own. It's a "Just the facts" guide without opinion beyond a few "Don't Miss" suggestions. The "Introduction to Paris" provides an excellent overview of the city's history, art, architecture, literature and music- giving context to a vibrant, dynamic place.

[Joshanna Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The rabbi that is officiating our wedding recommended this book. I was leaning towards more the "Lonely Planet" versions but ended up with this one. It's been really great so far. We'll see how good it is once we're lost in Paris :o)

[Deb Oestreicher · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful guide, with info on some out-of-the-way neighborhoods and attractions.

[Rosemary]

Bought this for W Stotler

[Belle Meade School]

914.4

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best of the tourist guides that I used during a magical summer in France. :)

[Belle Meade School]

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