Value of a Rick Steves Book

Wonderfkul that u had a great time in sensational Paris.
Yes the bk is a great guide to a wonderful city. Great that it worked for u.
rick is a great writer , guide and traveler. So gd that all was wonderful on your trip To Paris.

I loved reading your post and remembering some of the joys of my favorite city. BTW Paris is always crowded - I'm glad you found ways to avoid the worst of it.

I can remember years ago having a similar experience the first time I visited Paris using the Rick Steves book, still one of the best trips in my life!!

So nice to see this. The value of a guidebook is overlooked by many on various forums. You will not learn these methods, in general, online or in magazine articles. Having a good guidebook to read before a trip and consult during a trip contributes greatly to efficient use of time and money, not to mention enjoyment!

It brings a warm smile to hear about your magical time in Paris. The RS guide is the best investment you can make. It makes all the difference. Wherever we travel we run into traveler's who are carrying a RS guide. They always remark that they are grateful for the practical information. Paris is a special place. Thanks for sharing your positive experience!

I just returned from a wonderful trip to Paris and Amsterdam. I have used Rick's guidebooks wherever I travel in Europe and this trip was no exception. Definitely enhanced my experience and ability to avoid the crowds and days of closing, etc.

One thing I have difficulty with is finding good restaurants. I found a couple this time but on the whole, if a restaurant is written up in his book, I am usually too tired at the end of a long day of sightseeing, to navigate to the particular address. This time we stayed at a delightful hotel on the Isle Saint-Louis en Ille in the 4th arr. There were tons of restaurants on the island so we were able to enjoy good dinners.
Before we headed to Amsterdam, I was already planning how and when I could plan another trip to Paris! It's magical and I must and will return.

I am about to take my 15th & 16th RS tours and have taken a RS guide book on each of them. Even though much of the planning is provided by the tours and the guides, there is always enough free time to make good use of the guide book.

I agree. I won't leave home without it. I have used Ireland, England, France, Italy, Croatia and Czech Republic. Each one has been worth it.

I am always amazed at home much money and time with save with Rick's books. We frequently stay in his hotels, so the discount for the hotel covers the cost of the book plus more! We visited Paris last May and had a wonderful time. I'm so glad you got to see it with manageable crowds and pleasant weather.

Paris is wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it!

I agree that the RS books are an excellent value for the information and time savings. We like them for the city walking routes when we first arrived, and they’re very helpful for deciding which activities to purchase tickets ahead of time. I have a whole shelf on our bookcase with his yellow & blue and the previous navy book colors.