France guidebooks

Nathan,

I haven't checked but I believe the Paris guidebook has more specific details about Paris than the France guidebook. I have both books but it would be an onerous task to go through both of them to check details.

The primary features that are extra in the 700-page Paris book (not the pocket guide) are about 20 self-guided walking tour plans, both around the city and in museums. There are also short chapters on traveling with children, shopping, nightlife, and winter. Extra side-trip destinations covered are Vaux-le-Vicomte, Fontainebleau, Chantilly, and Auvers-sur-Oise.

Laura, isn't there also more detailed information about places to eat in the Paris guidebook?

Bob, hotel and restaurant listings are almost exactly the same in the two books (while in a pocket guide, they're much abbreviated). I do see that the Paris book covers hotels and restaurants in these additional areas: around the Luxembourg Gardens, Rue Mouffetard, and Montmartre/Place d'Abbesses.

I have both both the France and Paris guidebooks. I really enjoy Rick's self-guided walking tours as well as his restaurant recommendations. I was really glad to have my Paris guidebook during my last trip to Paris. Small price to pay for such valuable information.

Thanks to all. I'm downloading the Paris book now.

If you are going to be in Paris for just two or three days, the France guide should do nicely. Howerver, if you are there longer, the Paris guide plus even the Michelin Green Guide for Paris, would be worth the investment.