Paris [antikvár]

about this book This guidebook combines the interests and enthusiasms of two of the world's best-known information providers: Insight Guides, whose titles have set the standard for visual travel guides since 1970, and Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction television programming. The editors of Insight Guides give practical advice and general understanding about a destination's history, culture, institutions and people. Discovery Channel and its website www.discovery.com, help millions of viewers explore their world from the comfort of their own home and also encourage them to explore it first-hand. How to use this book Insight Guide: Paris is carefully structured both to convey an understanding of the city and its culture and to guide readers through its sights and activities: ¦ To understand Paris today, you need to know something of its past. The History and Features sections cover the city's culture in authoritative essays written by specialists. ¦ The main Places section provides a full run-down of all the sites. Principal placesand attractions of interest are co-ordinated by number with full-colour maps. ¦ The Travel Tips listings section provides practical information on travel, hotels, shops and activities.