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Summary: For every pocket book?
Review: I don't think so! Almost all the shops reviewed were $$$! My friend from Paris was shocked that the author would only list the very expensive shops. The book is very dry and doesn't get you psyched for the super shopping in the City of Lights.
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Summary: For every pocket book?
Review: I don't think so! Almost all the shops reviewed were $$$! My friend from Paris was shocked that the author would only list the very expensive shops. The book is very dry and doesn't get you psyched for the super shopping in the City of Lights.
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Summary: Don't just buy it, memorize it!
Review: If you are female, this book will determine whether your first trip to Paris is a dream come true, or just 'been there, done that.' I thought I knew Paris pretty well, but this book is full of COOL shopping I had never heard of. Way beyond Frommer and the shops everybody already knows about. Susan Winkler has my vote for shopping Goddess of the millenium!
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Summary: Don't just buy it, memorize it!
Review: If you are female, this book will determine whether your first trip to Paris is a dream come true, or just 'been there, done that.' I thought I knew Paris pretty well, but this book is full of COOL shopping I had never heard of. Way beyond Frommer and the shops everybody already knows about. Susan Winkler has my vote for shopping Goddess of the millenium!
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Summary: Dissapointing and Poorly organised
Review: If you are looking for a book that tells you where to get bargains then you will be sorely dissapointed. The book is devoted solely to those with plenty of money looking for designer labels and "exclusive" shops. For instance, no mention of the clothing district around Rue Claire with hundreds of shops selling lower priice clothing - but endless pages devoted to Chanel, J-P Gaultier etc.The book is organised according to the various arrondisments (districts) in Paris. Would have been more useful if organise according to the various items you might be interested to buy - shoes+clothing, perfume, food etc.
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Summary: A perfect example of why travel guides...
Review: should be updated annually. Several of the shops this book talks about are closed. It isn't a good resource for bargain hunters either. With some changes to the format and annual updates, my opinion might change...but it is very frustrating to be sent on a wild goose chase looking for a shop that no longer exists! Unless they do a 2002 version, don't waste your money.
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Summary: This book made shopping in Paris a wonderful experience.
Review: This book was invaluable on a recent five day trip to Paris. It focused my shopping time for me and cut out the waste of looking through many shops for specific items. The map was accurate and the descriptions right on. I planned two shopping days based on the authors recommendations and comments. The only problem I had was running into a shop that was closed, but listed in the book as open. I learned to call ahead to verify the store hours if they were off the beaten path. I highly recommend this book if you're planning on shopping in Paris.
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Summary: A perfect example of why travel guides...
Review: This book was my guide to shopping in and around Paris - I wanted the ultimate shopping experience and Susan's book was the perfect companion. She highlighted many little places even my host (who's lived in France for over 20 years) didn't know about. Other books on the subject don't even compare. Can't wait for the next edition - it will give me a definite excuse to go back!!
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Summary: THE book to bring to Paris
Review: This book was my guide to shopping in and around Paris - I wanted the ultimate shopping experience and Susan's book was the perfect companion. She highlighted many little places even my host (who's lived in France for over 20 years) didn't know about. Other books on the subject don't even compare. Can't wait for the next edition - it will give me a definite excuse to go back!!
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Summary: Couldn't have gone without it!
Review: This is a MUST book if travelling to Paris. We used it last year on our family trip, and I'm planning to use it again this year. I was hoping there was a more recent edition than '98 since a few of the shops we went to look for were no longer opened. Overall, this book is absolutely the best and you shouldn't go to Paris without it!
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