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The publisher says: Vacationing abroad with children is a unique experience and Around Paris with Kids helps to make it unforgettable. Local author Emily Emerson LeMoing has handpicked 68 fun and fabulous things to do around Paris with kids in tow. You'll look at old favorites in a new light, from: terrific ideas for family days, from museums to puppet shows; kid-friendly snack spots and restaurant suggestions included with each activity; themed directories let parents plan their days with kids' special interests in mind; insider tips help parents make the best use of their time while saving money and stress; Paris-specific flip art, trivia, and a chapter of games keep kids entertained en route and in line; all attractions include addresses, phone numbers, Web sites, admission prices, and age-appropriateness.

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Title: Around Paris with Kids: 68 Great Things to Do Together (3rd edition)
Publisher: Fodor's
Pub. date: April 1, 2008
Paperback; 160 pages
List price: $11.00
ISBN-10: 1400019192
ISBN-13: 978-1400019199

The publisher says: From its Roman ruins and medieval hill towns to the glitzy beaches and casinos of Cannes and Monaco, one of southern France's most glorious regions is beautifully presented in National Geographic Traveler: Provence & the Côte d'Azur, 2nd Edition. The guide explores the province's magical landscapes of fragrant lavender, along with its charming villages and cities. It takes readers from van Gogh's old haunt, Arles, to elegant and chic Aix-en-Provence, from the Mediterranean paradises along the French Riviera to the vibrant cities of Avignon, Marseille, and Orange.

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Title: National Geographic Traveler: Provence and the Cote d'Azur (2nd Edition)
Publisher: National Geographic
Pub. date: April 15, 2008
Author: Barbara Noe
Paperback; 240 pages
List price: $21.95
ISBN-10: 1426202350
ISBN-13: 978-1426202353

The publisher says: The Rough Guide to Paris provides accounts on the classic must-see sites like the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, as well as delving deeper and allowing you to discover the less clichéd and commercial side of the city, such as the atmospheric streets of the Marais. Packed with practical, perceptive reviews and hand-picked listings of bars, restaurants, accommodation and more; the authors' recommendations and expert local knowledge will inspire you to experience the best places to eat, stay and party whatever your budget. The guide provides all the info needed to explore every corner of Paris, with individual themed detailed sections, from how to keep the kids' entertained to making the most of the Gay and Lesbian side of Paris. Covering daytrips from the city there are sections on Disneyland Paris, the famous historical city of Versailles, beautiful Monet's Garden at Giverny and more.

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Title: The Rough Guide to Paris (11th edition)
Publisher: Rough Guides
Pub. date: Jan. 7, 2008
Authors: Ruth Blackmore, James McConnachie
Paperback; 439 pages
List price: $18.99
ISBN-10: 1843539926
ISBN-13: 978-1843539926

The publisher says: The French Riviera: A Literary Guide for Travellers is a reader's journey along the fabled coast which has provided the inspiration and setting for some of the greatest literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. From Hyères and St. Tropez in the west to the Italian border in the east, Ted Jones introduces the lives and work of writers who passed this way, from distinguished Nobel laureates to new authors who discovered their voices there. His encyclopaedic work covers them all: writers such as Graham Greene and W. Somerset Maugham, who spent much of their lives there; F. Scott Fitzgerald and Guy de Maupassant, whose work it dominates; and the countless writers who simply lingered there, including Louisa M. Alcott, Albert Camus, Bruce Chatwin, T. S. Eliot, Ian Fleming, Sylvia Plath, Jean-Paul Sartre, Leo Tolstoy, Evelyn Waugh, Oscar Wilde -- and countless others.

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Title: The French Riviera: A Literary Guide for Travellers
Publisher: Tauris Parke Paperbacks
Pub. date: Jan. 8, 2008
Author: Ted Jones
Paperback; 264 pages
List price: $15.95
ISBN-10: 1845114558
ISBN-13: 978-1845114558

The publisher says: French craftsmanship is unparalleled in the world. Baccarat crystal. Limoges porcelain. The historic patterns of Toile de Jouy. Scented gloves and custom-made umbrellas in Paris. The prized digestifs, Armagnac and Cognac. Laura Morelli, author of Made in Italy, has created the first guide devoted solely to France's handmade goods. Organized by region, with one chapter devoted solely to Paris, Made in France takes the reader on a complete tour of the dazzling artisanal legacy of France, uncovering one-of-a-kind hidden workshops and off-the-beaten-path destinations, like the exquisite lingerie boutique, Cadolle, in Paris (the owner of which descends from Herminie Cadolle, the woman who invented the brassiere), or Lyon, France's best-kept secret. Made in France includes advice on how, what, and where to buy, featuring a special primer on French shopping, hints on recognizing quality and authenticity, and a calendar of craft festivals throughout the year.

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Title: Made In France: A Shopper's Guide to the Best of French Tradition
Publisher: Universe
Pub. date: April 29, 2008
Author: Laura Morelli
Paperback; 208 pages
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0789316900
ISBN-13: 978-0789316905

The publisher says: The guide presents a personal selection of the most picturesque cycling routes through the mountains of south-east France. The eight tours -- seven circuits plus the "Grand Traverse" from Geneva to Nice -- include the "classic" high passes of the French Alps (Galibier, Iseran, Izoard, etc.) as well as many lesser known areas of the pre-Alps and Southern Jura. Although all the tours are in mountain areas, the scenery -- from the rolling hills of the Bugey to the dramatic limestone gorges of the Chartreuse or the snowy peaks of the Ecrins -- is extremely varied. Without neglecting the "must-see" places, the tours have been designed to take you through the secret corners and forgotten backwaters of the regions described; even amongst the most awe-inspiring mountains, it is often the more discreet facets of the countryside that reveal an area's true charm.

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Title: Cycling in the French Alps (2nd edition)
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Pub. date: April 2008
Authors: Paul Henderson
Paperback; 144 pages
List price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 1852845511
ISBN-13: 978-1852845513

The publisher says: Five great features and benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide®: honest advice that allows you to feel safe and comfortable in the City of Light, despite the language barrier; insider tips on finding the most charming hotels; more than 60 restaurants reviewed and ranked; a complete guide to Paris's cultural and historic sights; all the details on how to enjoy Paris with your kids. Pocket-size guide to helping you plan the perfect trip. Includes more than 60 restaurants reviewed in detail, insider tips on finding hotels and the rooms with the best views, and more.

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Title: The Unofficial Guide to Paris (5th edition)
Publisher: Frommers / Wiley
Pub. date: Jan. 3, 2008
Hardcover; 480 pages
List price: $18.99
ISBN-10: 0470138289
ISBN-13: 978-0470138281

The publisher says: The Michelin Guides series are well-known as the definitive hotel and restaurant guides for the most popular European destinations. Though in the native language, easy-to-read icons make the Michelin rating system universal. Selections are made by Michelin's anonymous professional inspectors and only recommended restaurants are included so you can trust all of the selections -- you don't have to wade through bad or mediocre listings in order to make your choice. The guides are organized by neighborhood for easy look-up and include restaurants for a variety of cuisines and budgets. Stars are awarded for exceptional cuisine and establishments are easy to locate on clearly marked maps.

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Title: Michelin Red Guide 2008 Paris: Restaurants & Hotels (2nd edition)
Publisher: Michelin Travel Publications
Pub. date: April 2008
Hardcover; 440 pages
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 2067130234
ISBN-13: 978-2067130234

The publisher says: The secret of dressing like a Parisian starts with les bonnes adresses: the coveted, seldom-shared addresses of the best shops. When author Rebecca Magniant moved to Paris five years ago, she made it her mission to find the best boutiques in the city -- and that she did. When some of her finds impressed her impossibly chic belle mere (mother-in-law), she knew she was on to something. She went on to found Paris's premiere shopping service, Chic Shopping Paris, and now reveals her prized list of boutiques whose offerings embody quintessential Parisian style. Even as the world seems to be getting smaller, with everything imaginable available on the Internet, there remain some things that can only be found where they are designed and made -- in France. Chic Shopping Paris contains the best, offering clothing, jewelry, lingerie, makeup, shoes, hats, art supplies, toys, stationery, and more -- more than 80 venues in all. So let the contents of Magniant's little black book inspire you to bring back a piece of Paris in your bag.

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Title: Chic Shopping Paris
Publisher: Little Bookroom
Pub. date: May 6, 2008
Author: Rebecca Perry Magniant
Paperback; 144 pages
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 189214557X
ISBN-13: 978-1892145574

The publisher says: From Normandy's top historic sights such as Mont St. Michel to the D-Day beaches to the gustatory delights of cream, Camembert, apples, cider and Calvados -- don't miss out on a thing in one of the most beautiful and popular regions of France.

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Title: Top 10 Normandy
Publisher: DK Publishing
Pub. date:Jan. 21, 2008
Paperback; 144 pages
List price: $12.00
ISBN-10: 0756632579
ISBN-13: 978-0756632571