Top 10 Paris (DK Eyewitness Travel Guides)
It's Paris in July month. Since we can't travel there in real life, we travel online.
What do we need for any trip? That's right, a map and a guide book. So, that's where I begin my month of travelling to and through Paris.
Have I ever mentioned how much I love Dorling Kindersley? Probably about a hundred times. They publish wonderful books and we have lots of them in the house and one of their Eyewitness Guide on every town and country we have visited since we discovered them about thirty years ago.
Now, with a big city like Paris, we have two choices. First, there is the big "Eyewitness Guide" (*), a beautiful book with pretty illustrations that make you believe you stand in the middle of a street and can start admiring the places already (see left picture and picture in the middle - the oldest and the newest edition). It shows so many details, gives wonderful explanations and doesn't let you miss a thing you might want to see.
It is also a brilliant non-fiction book to read, at least the first half. They give you so much information about the city itself, its history and many more interesting little tidbits. The very first edition was even advertised for "frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike".
(*) Eyewitness Guide by Alan Tillier, Anna Brooke (1993) and by DK Publishing (2020).
Top Ten
by Anna Brooke, Mike Gerrard, Donna Dailey, Paul Hines
At one point, they started the "Top 10" books. They are a lot smaller than the other ones and easy to put into your bag while walking through the city. It doesn't have the nice drawings for every single "quartier" as the original big one has but it's the best guide to the city. If you can afford it, get both, leave the large one in the hotel and take the small on your excursions. (see right picture)
From the back covers:
Eyewitness Guide:
"Discover Paris - a city synonymous with art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture.
Whether you want to be awed by iconic landmarks, lose yourself in the Louvre, or shop till you drop, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Paris has to offer.
Paris is a treasure trove of things to see and do. Packed full of world-famous palaces, museums, and galleries, the city shines with opulence and elegance. But Parisians know that there is more to life than glitz and glamour. Simpler pleasures are offered in abundance - think tiny winding streets, quirky old bookshops, and centuries-old cafés.
Our annually updated guide brings Paris to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.
You'll discover:
- our pick of Paris' must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to every part of Paris, from Champs-Élysées to Belleville, Montmartre to Montparnasse
- our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Want the best of Paris in your pocket? Try our Top 10 Paris for top 10 lists to all-things Paris."
Top Ten:
"With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series. Whether on business or vacation, take the work out of planning any trip with DK's Top 10 Travel Guides. Building on the success of the Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK has created a new series that makes finding the best every destination has to offer even easier than before. Whether searching for the finest cuisine or cheapest places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or best deals on places to stay, the coolest family destination or hottest nightspot, the Top 10 format allows travelers to use the insights of experts to make the most of their vacation. Accompanied by a companion website, readers can share their experiences and vote for their own personal Top 10s."
For those, who don't read through all the comments, my blogger friend Lectrice just added a link to the Dorling Kindersley page where you can get a closer look into the book.
I loved flipping through Dorling Kindersley books when I was little, and I still love DK. I haven't read this travel guide, but I want to now!
ReplyDeleteThey offer a closer look at the pages of DK Eyewitness Paris on their website.
Thanks for sharing!
Oh, thank you, Lectrice for that link. That gives an even better view than my small picture.
DeleteThey have written many travel guides and a lot of libraries have them, so you might want to borrow it first if you have no idea when you might visit Paris the next time though the guide itself is already fabulous but you might want to get the newest version once you can go. 😉
As long as France stays open to tourists, I'll be there in October. I need to pick up one of these guidebooks and check out all there is to see and do there. My brother-in-law is planning to show us all of his favorite places there, so that will be exciting!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds fantastic, Susan. I so hope the countries will stay open and that travelling will get easier again, I'd love to see my sons.
DeleteBut for Paris, I definitely recommend the books I mentioned, they are such an addition to a visit to one of my favourite towns.
Should you ever come to Northern Germany, I*d love to show you our favourite places.
Till then!