Fodor's Paris 2013 (Full-color Travel Guide)
Language: English
Pages: 488
ISBN: 0307929280
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Expanded Coverage: Paris is always changing, and this edition captures the City of Light’s hottest new restaurants and hotels.
Illustrated Features: Rich color features help travelers make the most of top experiences, from visiting awe-inspiring Notre-Dame and Versailles to seeing top artwork in the Musee du Louvre and exploring the Seine on foot or by boat. Restaurant and shopping spotlights highlight the best options in each neighborhood.
Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Paris’s top attractions and museums are broken down at a glance, as are the top itineraries, best bets for restaurants and lodging, and what to do with kids or without. Each neighborhood has a convenient overview with highlights and practical advice for getting around and planning a visit. The pull-out city map, complete with Metro map, includes top attractions, nearby dining, and great walks.
Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s Paris 2013 offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.
TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts’ hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their Paris stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.
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French cuisine. | Average main: €27 | 181 rue du Château, 14e, Montparnasse | 75014 | 01–43–22–64–86 | www.restaurant-lassiette.com | Closed Mon., Tues., and Aug. | Station: Pernety, Mouton-Duvernet. La Cerisaie. $$ | BISTRO | Cyril Lalanne belongs to a breed of young chefs who like to cook for a privileged few. And if you can nab a seat in this unremarkable yellow-and-red dining room (be sure to call ahead), you’ll be rewarded with food whose attention to detail restores
www.drouant.com | Open 7 days a week | Station: Pyramides. Goupil le Bistro. $$$ | BISTRO | The best Paris bistros emit an air of quiet confidence, and this is certainly the case with Goupil, a triumph despite its out-of-the-way location not far from the Porte Maillot conference center. The dining room attracts dark suits at lunch and a festive crowd in the evenings, with a few well-informed English-speakers sprinkled into the mix. The tiny open kitchen works miracles with seasonal
night, from July 6 until August 25. Fodor’s Choice | Cathédrale Notre-Dame. Worship on the site of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, better known as Chartres Cathedral, goes back to before the Gallo-Roman period—the crypt contains a well that was the focus of druid ceremonies. In the late 9th century Charles II (known as “the Bald”) presented Chartres with what was believed to be the tunic of the Virgin Mary, a precious relic that went on to attract hordes of pilgrims. The current
popular (and now defunct) Hidden Kitchen. A dozen customers perch on metal stools at a narrow bar to enjoy a small but choice selection of wines by the glass and some very good nibbles, like crisp buttermilk chicken, succulent Basque pork belly, or the excellent house-smoked salmon. Although not a substitute for dinner—portions are miniscule, with three to five bite-size morsels—for a drink and a nosh on your way to or from somewhere else it’s ideal. The most plentiful dish is an assortment
the atmosphere is joyful, because Savoy knows that having fun is just as important as eating well. | Average main: €120 | 18 rue Troyon, 17e, Champs-Élysées | 75017 | 01–43–80–40–61 | www.guysavoy.com | Reservations essential | Jacket required | Closed Sun., Mon., Aug., and 1 wk at Christmas. No lunch Sat. | Station: Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile. Kifune. $$$ | JAPANESE | It’s rare to see a non-Japanese face in the bistrolike dining room of Kifune, where you can