Best Day Trips From Paris - April 2024

The Shadow of the Wind

"Gabriel García Márquez meets Umberto Eco meets Jorge Luis Borges for a sprawling magic show."—The New York Times Book ReviewA New York Times BestsellerBarcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel ma... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0143034901
• ASIN: 0143034901
• ISBN: 0143034901
• Brand: Penguin Books
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

The Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel

Monsieur Perdu can prescribe the perfect book for a broken heart. But can he fix his own?   Monsieur Perdu calls himself a literary apothecary. From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, he prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls. The only person he can't seem to heal through literature is himself; he's still haunted by heartbreak after his great love disappeared. She left him with only a letter, which he has never opened. After Perdu is finally tempted to read the letter, he hauls a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0553418793
• ASIN: 0553418793
• ISBN: 9780553418798
• Brand: Broadway Books
• Manufacturer: Broadway Books

Beaches

New York Times Bestseller Gray Malin is the artist of the moment for the Hollywood and fashion elite. His awe-inspiring aerial photographs of beaches around the world are shot from doorless helicopters, creating playful and stunning celebrations of light, shape, and perspective, as well as summer bliss. Combining the spirit of travel, adventure, luxury, and artistry, Malin built his eponymous lifestyle brand from a deep passion for photography and interior design. His work forges the synergy between wanderlust and adventure, creating the ultimate visual escape.Beaches features more than twenty... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1419720899
• ASIN: 1419720899
• ISBN: 1419720899
• Brand: ABRAMS
• Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams

The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon)

MORE THAN 80 MILLION COPIES SOLDNominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadWhile in Paris, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is awakened by a phone call in the dead of the night. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum, his body covered in baffling symbols. As Langdon and gifted French cryptologist Sophie Neveu sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci—clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.Even more startli... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307474275
• ASIN: 0307474275
• ISBN: 0307474275
• Brand: Anchor
• Manufacturer: Anchor

An Hour from Paris

Written with an eye for the unusual and containing invaluable practical details and maps, this idiosyncratic guide describes 20 destinations in the Ile de France, the fascinating yet little-known countryside around Paris. Better-known destinations include the châteaux of Chantilly and Rambouillet and Maurice Ravel's house in Montfort-l'Amaury, but the reader will also discover the Roman town of Senlis, the river-ports of Conflans-Ste Honorine and St Mammès, the Gothic church and medieval moats at Crécy-la-Chapelle, the old border-town and water-mills of Moret-sur-Loing which inspired the I... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1873429495
• ASIN: 1873429495
• ISBN: 1873429495
• Brand: Brand: Pallas Athene
• Manufacturer: Pallas Athene

Humans of New York

• ASIN: 1250038820
• ASIN: 1250038820
• ISBN: 9781250038821
• Brand: St Martin s Press
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press

P.S. from Paris (US edition)

From Marc Levy, the most-read French author alive today, comes a modern-day love story between a famous actress hiding in Paris and a bestselling writer lying to himself. They knew their friendship was going to be complicated, but love—and the City of Lights—just might find a way.On the big screen, Mia plays a woman in love. But in real life, she’s an actress in need of a break from her real-life philandering husband—the megastar who plays her romantic interest in the movies. So she heads across the English Channel to hide in Paris behind a new haircut, fake eyeglasses, and a waitressi... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01NAFSI7P
• ASIN: B01NAFSI7P
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Amazon Crossing

Streetwise Paris Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Paris, France (Michelin Streetwise Maps)

REVISED NOV 2017Streetwise Paris Map is a laminated city center travel map of Paris, France. The accordion-fold pocket size travel map has an integrated metro map including lines & stations.Coverage includes:Main Paris Map 1:14,000Paris Metro MapMap of FranceDimensions: 4" x 8.5" folded, 8.5" x 38" unfoldedThere are more clichés about Paris than there are tourists at the Louvre, but the fact is that underneath each overused hackneyed cliché is a glistening kernel of truth. The City of Light, the City of Love and the City of Romance, familiar platitudes, but once you experience it for yoursel... [Read More]

• ASIN: 2067229788
• ASIN: 2067229788
• ISBN: 2067229788
• Manufacturer: Michelin

Kids' Travel Journal (Vacation Diary, Trip Notebook)

Taking a trip? Going on vacation? Great! Use this journal to keep a record of everything!Plan your trip and packing list.Write what happened on the way there and back.Write down what you did.Sketch what you saw.Rate each day.Paste in photos, tickets, maps, postcards, and more.Keep more stuff in the back pocket.Journal also includes:Puzzles and games.Maps of the world, North America, and Europe.Helpful words and phrases in other languages.Metric information.Fun world facts.Travel-related quotes from kid's books.Full-color photos and illustrations.Acid-free archival paper preserves your journali... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1441318143
• UPC: 783324951332
• ASIN: 1441318143
• ISBN: 1441318143
• Brand: Peter Pauper Press
• Manufacturer: Peter Pauper Press

Streetwise London Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of London, England (Michelin Streetwise Maps)

REVISED NOV 2017Streetwise London Map is a laminated city center map of London, England. The accordion-fold pocket size travel map includes a London Underground map with tube lines & stations.Cover includes:Main London City Map 1:20,000London Underground Map - London Tube MapDimensions: 4" x 8.5" folded, 8.5" x unfoldedLondon is one of the most popular, populated and accessible cites on earth. People love London. And why not? Londoners are charming and helpful, and their city operates on such a high dosage of civility that it could be considered an art form. London is an urban oasis where you ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 206722980X
• ASIN: 206722980X
• ISBN: 206722980X
• Manufacturer: Michelin

The Louvre: All the Paintings

A historic publishing event! For the first time ever, all 3,022 paintings from the world's most popular museum are collected into a striking slipcased book and DVD-ROM set.From the Da Vinci's Mona Lisa to Vermeer's The Lacemaker, the the Louvre houses many of the most celebrated and important paintings of all time. The Louvre: All the Paintings allows you to view every painting currently on display in the permanent collection of the museum from your home. Organized and divided into the four main painting collections of the museum-the Italian School, the Northern School, the Spanish School, and... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1579128866
• ASIN: 1579128866
• ISBN: 1579128866
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Black Dog & Leventhal

Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door: The Travel Skills Handbook

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Europe. With Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door, you'll learn how to:Plan your itinerary and maximize your timePack light and rightFind good-value hotels and restaurantsTravel smoothly by train, bus, car, and planeAvoid crowds and tourist scamsHurdle the language barrierUnderstand cultural differences and connect with localsSave money while enjoying the trip of a lifetimeAfter 30+ years of exploring Europe, Rick considers this travel skills handbook his life's work, and with his expert introducti... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1631216252
• ASIN: 1631216252
• ISBN: 1631216252
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

Paris in Bloom

Paris—City of Love, City of Light, City of Flowers. From elegant floral boutiques to lively flower markets to glorious blooming trees and expansive public gardens, flowers are the essential ingredient to the lush sensory bouquet that is Parisian life. With beautiful photography, Paris in Bloom transports readers on a stunning floral tour of the city, and provides recommendations to the best flower markets and a detailed guide to spring blooms. Timeless in content, Paris in Bloom is a book for Paris lovers to savor again and again, one to keep on the nightstand to conjure fond memories of the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1419724061
• ASIN: 1419724061
• ISBN: 1419724061
• Brand: Abrams Image
• Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Paris: 2019

DK Eyewitness travel guides: award-winning guidebooksFind your corner of Paris with this essential travel guide to this beautiful city, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you there before you’ve even packed your case – get a bird’s eye view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower, admire the art at the Louvre and the Pompidou Centre, or take a stroll along the Canal St-Martin.  The DK Eyewitness Guide to Paris covers the must-see sights and the hidden corners, so you won’t miss a thing.• Gorgeous, all-new color photography so you can imagine yourself there• R... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465471618
• ASIN: 1465471618
• ISBN: 9781465471611
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

Tasting Paris: 100 Recipes to Eat Like a Local

Tasting Paris features new and classic French recipes and cooking techniques that will demistify the art of French cooking and transport your dinner guests to Paris. Whether you have experienced the charm of Paris many times or dream of planning your first trip, here you will find the food that makes this city so beloved. Featuring classic recipes like Roast Chicken with Herbed Butter and Croutons, and Profiteroles, as well as newer dishes that reflect the way Parisians eat today, such as Ratatouille Pita Sandwich with Chopped Eggs and Tahini Sauce and Spiralized Zucchini Salad with Peach ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 045149914X
• ASIN: 045149914X
• ISBN: 9780451499141
• Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter

52 Best Day Trips from Vancouver

Through his popular guidebooks and media appearances, Jack Christie has helped countless Vancouverites and visitors alike appreciate the renowned natural beauty and diverse recreational opportunities of the Pacific Northwest. Now revised and updated, "52 Best

• UPC: 15116015

Day Trips(r) from San Antonio : Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

Vols. with earlier title cataloged as monographs in

• UPC: 16466740

Sea Kayaking Central and Northern California : The Best Days Trips and Tours from the Lost Coast to Pismo Beach

Describes the best sea kayaking trips in Central and Northern California, including whitewater, stillwater, and coastal excursions. Includes detailed maps with access points and landmarks; flow charts indicating optimum floating seasons on rivers; and tide

• UPC: 21974888

Day Trips from Edmonton - eBook

Alberta is host to some of Canada's most stunning scenery, from aspen forests and farmland to wetlands and foothills. Many of the province's natural wonders, cultural treasures, historical sites and recreational spots are within a

• UPC: 629730131

Day Trips® from Houston - eBook

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Houston. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of

• UPC: 894190773

Day Trips® from San Antonio - eBook

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from San Antonio. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive

• UPC: 847844118

Day Trips® from Austin - eBook

For local travelers looking for an experience in their own backyard, Day Trips® from Austin is the essential guide to things to see and do around Austin—from Waco's Texas Ranger Hall of Fame to Museum

• UPC: 793844778

Day Trips® from Austin - eBook

For local travelers looking for an experience in their own backyard, this book is the essential guide to things to see and do around Austin, from Waco's Texas Ranger Hall of Fame to Museum of

• UPC: 586114752

Day Trips(r) from Austin : Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

For local travelers looking for an experience in their own backyard, this book is the essential guide to things to see and do around Austin, from Waco's Texas Ranger Hall of Fame to Museum of

• UPC: 47479100

Day Trips(r) from Houston : Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Houston. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive

• UPC: 872345581