Rating:  Summary: I'll leave my copy at home- Review: "Paris by the Metro" is a profound yet inexpensive disappointment. After navigating Paris' metro and streets with "Let's Go Map Guide:Paris" last spring, I bought PBM to take with me to Paris this spring. This ridiculously large map of the Metro would be awkward to manipulate on a train, along a narrow side walk, or in any inclement type of weather. It can easily be substituted by the superior wallet sized Metro map available for free at most Metro stops. Also, almost any France or Paris guidebook includes a more manageable Metro map.PBM's maps to the 50 points of interest are pretty much limited to the single path from the metro stop to the sight and not much more. Want to wander? Looking for places nearby or in between? Forget it. I'll certainly take "Let's Go" again, but "Paris by the Metro" will definitely be left at home.
Rating:  Summary: Out of Date and Expensive Review: Compared to the free metro maps distributed throughout Paris, this one is a loser. While its large type makes it easier to read, it also makes it more cumbersome to unfurl while traveling. Its directions to tourist attractions are provided by any decent guidebook as well as signs and maps within the metro. Worst of all, the map is out of date. The new, ultra modern, Meteor line is not shown on this map. A waste of [....]
Rating:  Summary: Out of Date and Expensive Review: Compared to the free metro maps distributed throughout Paris, this one is a loser. While its large type makes it easier to read, it also makes it more cumbersome to unfurl while traveling. Its directions to tourist attractions are provided by any decent guidebook as well as signs and maps within the metro. Worst of all, the map is out of date. The new, ultra modern, Meteor line is not shown on this map. A waste of [....]
Rating:  Summary: A limited, expensive map Review: I bought this map along with the Paris Mapguide based upon the reviews here. It's an oversized metro map with mini-maps to 50 attractions. I never found a tourist destination that wasn't easily found from the nearest metro. You can get a free metro map when you buy a ticket or pass. Buy this only if you don't want to pull out your reading glasses to use the Paris Mapguide, but you'll still need a regular map to find the location of a restaurant or shop. Get the Paris Mapguide or the Michelin blue book instead. (To add insult to injury, there's a advertisement for the Paris Visite pass on the back, arguably the worst value for public transport in Paris.)
Rating:  Summary: A limited, expensive map Review: I bought this map along with the Paris Mapguide based upon the reviews here. It's an oversized metro map with mini-maps to 50 attractions. I never found a tourist destination that wasn't easily found from the nearest metro. You can get a free metro map when you buy a ticket or pass. Buy this only if you don't want to pull out your reading glasses to use the Paris Mapguide, but you'll still need a regular map to find the location of a restaurant or shop. Get the Paris Mapguide or the Michelin blue book instead. (To add insult to injury, there's a advertisement for the Paris Visite pass on the back, arguably the worst value for public transport in Paris.)
Rating:  Summary: Gallery and Museum Tour to Paris Review: I took a small group to Paris to visit the Galleries & Museums. Using this guide to get around Paris by Metro was just terrific. We really had a great time following the guide. It was as much fun doing that as was seeing the sights, galleries. My next trip will be to England, you can be sure I will be using Michael Brein's Guide for London. Thank you Michael for doing such a good job!
Rating:  Summary: Don't leave home without it! Review: I want to compliment you for the excellent "Paris by Metro" map. My wife and I just returned from our first trip to Paris. We found your map to be an excellent resource and indispensable in making our way around the Metro system. We used the map far and away more than any other, to the point we would not think of leaving our hotel without it. Great job
Rating:  Summary: This guide is a must for anyone traveling in Paris. Review: Paris By the Metro is a fantastic resource for anyone who is exploring this great city for the first time or the 20th time. I and my husband don't think we could've toured the city like we did if not for Paris By the Metro. With it we found all of the monuments and museums that we had come to Paris to see without having to spend an arm and a leg on maps sold in the city or on private transportation. With easy-to-understand maps of the underground Metro system and instructions on how to walk or ride to many points of interest, Paris By the Metro is the best (and most economical) way to tour the greatest city in the world.
Rating:  Summary: High price for low quality Review: There are more comprehensive guides available for less money (or free, even). It is printed on paper that is just a step above newsprint. Save your money for a more complete guide.
Rating:  Summary: Easy and indispensable guide Review: We planned our days in Paris with this guide and it worked out beautifully! We saw everything we wanted to see. If we got off-course, a quick look at Michael Brein's map got us where we wanted to go. Our Paris map is now well dog-eared with use. Thanks, Michael!
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