Alexiou - AARP Frommers Paris, 2012

Paris 2012

by Joseph Alexiou, Lily Heise, Sophie Nellis, Kate van den Boogert & Meg Zimbeck

with Barbra Austin

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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Opening up the world and the wonders in your own backyard.

Maybe youre finally planning that big trip youve dreamt of for years. Maybe youre ready to hop in the car and go where the road takes you. Or maybe youre visiting far-flung family and friends.

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Dedicated to helping you enjoy and enrich your life through travel, AARP has teamed up with Frommers to offer the best advice on must-see destinations, from daytrips to journeys around the world. Well guide you to the best food, accommodations, shopping, nightlife, sights, and activities that suit your lifestyle.

And true to AARPs commitment to help you stretch your dollars, well show you how to get the best value, whether youre traveling near or far. Want to splurge on a fancy hotel and eat cheap, or vice versa? We offer all price ranges. And give you the flexibility to tailor your trip to your budget. Whatever you choose, whatever your budget, well make sure you have memorable and wonder-filled experiences.

So hit the road and enjoy every minute. Well show you the way.

About the Authors

Joseph Alexiou works as a freelance journalist, and he is the author of Paris For Dummies. His work has appeared in the New York Press, the New York Observer, and Paper magazine. He holds an MS from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and he lives in Brooklyn.

Lily Heise has been living in Paris for more than 10 years, having studied art in both Italy and France. She has extensive experience in the travel and culture sectors, from trip planning to leading tours and from exhibit curatorship to teaching film studies. She regularly reports on Paris culture news and events for local and international online and print publications. She lives in Montmartre and spends her free time exploring offbeat Paris and visiting the latest art exhibits.

Sophie Nellis came to Paris for a summer adventure in 2007. Four years later, she is still here. After completing an undergraduate degree in English Literature and History at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, her love affair with Paris led her to a Masters in Paris Studies at the University of Paris in London (ULIP). Here she specialized in 19th- and 20th-century Paris and wrote a dissertation on the history of Algerian immigration in Paris. She currently lives in Belleville and divides her time among writing, teaching, translating, and leading walking tours of Paris.

Kate van den Boogert is founding editor of the popular Paris blog gogoparis.com, an insiders guide to fashion, food, arts, gigs, and gossip in the French capital. Kate moved to Paris from Melbourne in 2000.

Meg Zimbeck is a food and travel writer and the Founding Editor of Paris by Mouth (www.parisbymouth.com), an online resource about eating and drinking in Paris with contributions from some of the most respected food and wine writers living in Paris. Originally from Kansas City (followed by Chicago and Boston), Meg has been based in Paris for years and has contributed to Food & Wine, the Wall Street Journal, Budget Travel, BlackBook, and Hemispheres.

Barbra Austin is a food writer, a pastry chef, and the Assistant Editor of Paris by Mouth. She conducted extensive research and wrote a dozen listings for the dining chapter.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to my family and friends, especially the many Parisians who helped me along the way.

Joseph Alexiou

I would like to thank Mike Nellis, Maureen Waugh, and Victoria for their unending support; Kate van den Boogert for her inspiration; and Michael Parker for all his encouragement during this particular project.

Sophie Nellis

Special thanks to Paris by Mouth intern Catherine Down who provided fact-checking and other assistance for the dining chapter.

Meg Zimbeck

Thank you to Jessica Langan-Peck and Chris Summers for their help editing portions of this book.

Jennifer Polland

How to Contact Us

In researching this book, we discovered many wonderful placeshotels, restaurants, shops, and more. Were sure youll find others. Please tell us about them, so we can share the information with your fellow travelers in upcoming editions. If you were disappointed with a recommendation, wed love to know that, too. Please write to:

Frommers Paris 2012

Wiley Publishing, Inc. 111 River St. Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774

Advisory & Disclaimer

Travel information can change quickly and unexpectedly, and we strongly advise you to confirm important details locally before traveling, including information on visas, health and safety, traffic and transport, accommodation, shopping, and eating out. We also encourage you to stay alert while traveling and to remain aware of your surroundings. Avoid civil disturbances, and keep a close eye on cameras, purses, wallets, and other valuables.