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Summary: When it Comes to Shopping in Paris, This is the Book of Life
Review: I found this edition of the Paris Shopping Companion to be an invaluable part of my Paris experience. Chock full of information about where to go in Paris, this book really helped me to focus on specific places rather than wandering around in hopes of finding the right shops. The book is directive and honest, with maps to help you find your way. Whether you are looking for great bargains or only want the best of fine couture houses, the Paris Shopping Companion delivers exactly what has been ordered. With recommendations ranging from clothing and shoes to food and wine, linens to accessories, this book has it all. It is a comprehensive guide designed to cater to an array of travelers, and it does just that
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Summary: When it Comes to Shopping in Paris, This is the Book of Life
Review: I found this edition of the Paris Shopping Companion to be an invaluable part of my Paris experience. Chock full of information about where to go in Paris, this book really helped me to focus on specific places rather than wandering around in hopes of finding the right shops. The book is directive and honest, with maps to help you find your way. Whether you are looking for great bargains or only want the best of fine couture houses, the Paris Shopping Companion delivers exactly what has been ordered. With recommendations ranging from clothing and shoes to food and wine, linens to accessories, this book has it all. It is a comprehensive guide designed to cater to an array of travelers, and it does just that
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Summary: from Portland to Paris
Review: I found this shopping guide book to be terrific! There are an infinite number of shops in Paris and the author highlights the best ones which made our excursions much more efficient. Included are descriptions of some of the smaller and very special stores that make Paris shopping so unique. The writing style makes for an informative as well as a fun read. Pertintent information about store hours, credit card acceptances, etc. is all there.
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Summary: The most interesting,comfortable and easy to use travel book
Review: I have enjoyed using this book, and shared it with no fewer then six friends this summer who also traveled to Paris. At a recent book club meeting, we all agreed that Ms Winkler's book provides the most unique and pleasurable guide to walking, or shopping in Paris.I wish she (Susan Winkler) would right a guide to London!!
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Summary: Luxe, Calme, et Volupte...especially Volupte!
Review: Like the du Bellay poem, Winkler's book manages to take the chaos of delights to the senses that is Paris and make it intelligible, while preserving the serendipity and spontaneous spirit that characterises the City of Light. The Paris Shopping Companion provides an excellent entree into the city for the novice, and for the seasoned traveler -- or even parisienne -- it is like a generous old friend (one with a much better memory), always ready to offer advice and information. With an engaging style, The Paris Shopping Companion manages to achieve both being excellent bathtime reading and an invaluable reference, whether you are searching for pralines in the 16th or lithographs in the sixth. Of course, Winkler's knowledge of fashion is extensive, and her advice on shopping for clothes is spot-on; her assessments of a boutique's particular style are ringingly accurate. Lastly, Winkler includes interesting bits of information about landmarks, history, and the arts of one of the world's most fascinating cities. This book is more than a shopping guide -- it is truly a superb companion. Je suis accro!
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Summary: Limited and hard to use
Review: This book is difficult to use and very limited in scope. It is organized by the right and left bank which is so broad as to be of little use. Occassionally, it will mention a street and rattle off the names of some stores on that street. Fewer adjectives and more hard information would have helped. A large amount of space is given to big name stores and famous designers that nobody needs a special guide to find. It mentions Limoges twice but gives no further information about where one can find Limoges. It didn't mention Gien, a famous French pottery which is now sold in Neiman Marcus. Other guides were much more useful than this book in helping locate clothing stores that would appeal to a teenage girl. The shopping information in the typical guide book was more useful and eaiser to access.
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Summary: Every shopper's dream!
Review: Whether you've travelled to Paris several times or are going for your first visit, The Paris Shopping Companion is a must. Shopping is a great way to explore the French culture and where better to shop than Paris. Filled with tips on what to take, where to go, how to calculate costs, and various other subjects, it is a handbook for any type of shopper. In its 3rd edition, The Paris Shopping Companion has been updated to include new stores. It includes bakeries, shoe stores, clothing stores, children's book stores, handbag and luggage stores, perfume and cosmetic stores and just about any other type of store you can think of. The best part is that the guide is equipped with a map, store hours, phone numbers and what type of payments they accept. Highly recommended!
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