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The Paris Shopping Companion: A Personal Guide to Shopping in Paris for Every Pocketbook

Format: Paperback
Author: Susan Swire Winkler
ReleaseDate: 01 February, 2006
Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
Rating:

Not just shopping!
Often in Paris, the store windows don't really show much about what's inside, but this book tells everything you want to know before getting on the Metro. I lived in Paris for two years (2004-2006) but didn't begin to shop until I found this book (recommended by Amazon). Every description was accurate. The shops were where they were supposed to be, the merchandise was as described in the book, and prices were close on the mark.

Every Saturday I mapped out where I would go based on "the book". I found that if I read the shop descriptions, I could tell in advance if I would want to find them, so I would check off my "must sees". Along the way I made notes in the margins about the shops, and also what else was in the neighborhood. I didn't find the restaurant reviews particularly helpful, and wish they were left out to make room for more shops.

An unexpected bonus: looking for "the book" stores often lead me into streets and neighborhoods far from my usual treks, and MORE shops! The sightseeing hints were excellent also. I never went out without this book, and my co-workers borrowed it until it became available at WH Smith. I met Susan Winkler at a book signing there, and she was amazed at my margin notes (and probably at the tattered condition of the book).

Two of the specialty shops Susan praised were down the street (Rue Royale) from where I worked and I went into them at lunchtime at least once a week. My only regret is that my last month in Paris was the dead month, August, when almost every thing is closed, but I burned up the pavements for the six months preceeding. (I bought the book as soon as it came out in February).

Happy shopping! .

A guide for all ages, price ranges, and wants!
Truly, Winkler's presence made the trip. I was lucky enough to have Winkler's guide with me this past year on a shopping trip to Paris with my mother and grandmother. Without her insight and advice we would have been absolutely lost. Winkler's book is real insider's guide to Paris that held excellent advice and suggestions for the three generations of women in my family. Based off of my experience, I am confident that anyone looking for anything could be helped by The Paris Shopping Companion. Winkler must be a women with real style!.

Paris at its best!
This is more than a shopping book. . . it is the easy way to get the best that Paris offers. The restaurant suggestions have proved to be extrodinary and the selection of hotels allows you to stay anywhere in the city that suits your whims. There is so much in Paris and this book allows you to organize, focus and have more time to enjoy what interests you. . . to find those special things you want to bring home. A necessity for your next trip!
Roz Elms Sutherland.

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