Time Out Paris

I like this guide, which is organised around the different areas of town. The restaurant suggestions are especially valid in my view. But this is not Michelin sophistication. It is a British guide afterall. Don't care so much about the hotels. There is also historial/background introductions. Where the book is weak is in somewhat off the beaten track attractions. I can also recommend Michelin's green Paris guide. That book is stronger on high culture, but certainly not the only domain of that guidebook.

I am a frequent user of timeout ny and found this guide to be very helpful to find the kinds of spots I like. The off the beaten path sites, quaint cafe's and tasty restaurants, none of which were overly touristy.

I have always been a big admirer of the Time Out guides. Whether the editors are writing about the "big" ones, e.g., Paris, London, Rome, or some of the less well-known cities and places, they do it with great erudition, and they also tend to avoid the cliches. No one needs a book on Paris touting the wonders of the Tour Eiffel or the Louvre. If you pack one book for a Paris trip, I think that there can be little question that this one is the right one.

I have been to Paris several times and prefer to come upon restaurants while exploring the city or accept recommendations from locals. Due to the poor exchange rate I've decided to do some research in advance of my next trip. I liked that this book allows me to search by type of food or arrondisement.

I enjoy all of TimeOut's city guides. I have never been disappointed with any of the suggested hotels. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO EVERYONE and I never leave home without one. As long as I have my TimeOut book, I'm always sure to have a great time