Download or read book The Paris Shopping Companion written by Susan Swire Winkler and published by Cumberland House. This book was released on 2002 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been said that even those who hate shopping love to do it in Paris. Indeed, of all the ways to explore the city of lights - such as touring, studying, or meandering through its streets - shopping is by far the most pleasant and civilised way to get to know the city. The Paris Shopping Companion is the perfect guide for the traveller who wants to make the most of what Paris has to offer. While certainly a travel guide, it provides something no other book does: personal guidance from someone who knows how to look at each establishment from a French point of view and practical advice on the best buys at each shop. Containing maps of the major shopping areas, the book is organised to encourage shopping forays neighbourhood by neighbourhood. The Paris Shopping Companion describes the merchandise of a wide array of Paris businesses offering unique goods and services, from clothing to linens, jewellery and accessories to books, stationery, food, collectibles, leather goods, kitchen aids and more. Packed with practical information, it will be useful for anyone who travels to Paris, regardless of the budget.