Paris Revealed: The Secret Life of a City
Author: Stephen Clarke
Publisher: Open Road
Pub Date: March 20, 2012
ISBN: 9781453243572
Traveling to Paris? Thinking of moving there? Or, just a lover of travel? Before you go, grab this wonderful little book and make sure it comes with.
Stephen Clarke writers with humor and great detail about the City of Lights, giving insights into the culture and people, not just guiding you through the city. He wants you to understand Parisians and fall in love with the city. His love for it shines through in PARIS REVEALED.
The sections are well-written with lots of information and interesting tidbits. The section on the Metro system alone is well worth the price of the book. It is extremely detailed. After reading it, I felt armed with a wealth of knowledge and empowered to venture into the Metro. All I need is a ticket!
I loved his writing on the food and cafes. They were wonderfully detailed and made me long to visit. One can almost taste his descriptions and feel the rhythm and life of this historical city. The chapters are fun and easy to read and have a lot more information than most guidebooks. You can either read it as a novel, all in one gulp, or dip into it in sections in no particular order. Either way, you’ll learn quite a bit about Paris and enjoy yourself immensely. If his words make you decide to pack a bag and move to Paris, well Stephen Clarke has kindly included a section on renting an apartment.
About the book (from the publisher):
A guide to Paris for those who are mystified by the city, those who are in love with it, and those who feel a little of both.
Stephen Clarke may have adopted Paris as his home, but he still has an Englishman’s eye for the people, cafés, art, sidewalks, food, fashion, and romance that make Paris a one-of-a-kind city. This irreverent outsider-turned-insider guide shares local savoir faire, from how to separate the good restaurants from the bad to navigating the baffling Métro system. It also provides invaluable insights into the etiquette of public urination and the best ways to experience Parisian life without annoying the Parisians (a truly delicate art). Clarke’s witty and expert tour of the city leaves no boulevard unexplored-even those that might be better left alone.
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