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Paris

by Alan Tillier
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Paris - Thryft
Paris - Thryft

Essential Parisian travel guide with local insights.

If you're planning a trip to Paris, this book could be your portable best friend. With insider tips on the must-see sights and hidden gems, it includes everything from cultural attractions to dining and shopping recommendations. It's like having a well-informed local guiding you through the streets of Paris, ensuring you make the most of your visit.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Paris

by Alan Tillier
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
ISBN: 9781405305037
Authors: Alan Tillier
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, History, Food & Drink, Art
Related Topics: Guidebook, History, Travelogue, Reference, Adventure, Food
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 2471 readers)

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A travel guide to Paris offering information on key sights, food, bars, hotels, restaurants, museums, galleries and shopping.
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Essential Parisian travel guide with local insights.

If you're planning a trip to Paris, this book could be your portable best friend. With insider tips on the must-see sights and hidden gems, it includes everything from cultural attractions to dining and shopping recommendations. It's like having a well-informed local guiding you through the streets of Paris, ensuring you make the most of your visit.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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