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About 〈This is PARIS〉
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●BON VOYAGE! PARIS Get Ready for Your Trip

PARIS Overview
About Paris
Save the beauty in my eyes! The most beautiful viewpoints in Paris
I'll give you a dazzling moment, Seine River
A romantic Seine River cruise
In summer, take a walk along the Seine River, Paris Plage
The place that called me to Paris, the Paris that became the stage for movies and dramas.

Paris Food & Shopping Exploration Diary

Drinking culture, coffee
I can't resist anything sweet! Dessert
Travel to France with a 'bread-loving spirit'! Bread
French Cuisine for Beginners in Paris
The more you know, the better! Famous gourmet dishes from around France
Basic knowledge to add flavor to French cuisine
French restaurant etiquette
SPECIAL PAGE The Michelin Guide, the gourmet's bible
The world's best wine for 200 years!
Everything you want, desire, and desire, from edit shops and vintage shops.
The best of Parisian street shopping: Pharmacy & Cosmetics Shopping
Fighter! Supermarket & Mart
Design items and souvenirs that are pleasing to the eye
Embracing the Parisian Look: A French Chic Brand
The Choice of Practical Travelers: Outlet vs. Stock
Vintage Parisian Holiday, Flea Market
SPECIAL PAGE Getting a Tax Refund in France

Paris Weather & Festivals

A tour of Paris's architecture and art in French history that is very useful to know.

01 Gaul, the Frankish Kingdom, and the Founding of France
1st century BC - 5th century AD - Paris during the Roman conquest
Paris in the Middle Ages, late 5th century to early 14th century
Notre Dame Cathedral observation points
Sainte-Chapelle observation point

02 The rise of absolute monarchs and absolute monarchy
1328–1589 - Paris under the Valois dynasty
1589–1789 - Paris during the Bourbon era

03 The French Revolution and Napoleon
1789-1804 - Paris during the French Revolution
1804–1852 - Paris during the Napoleonic era
The history of Napoleon's victories

04 Restoration of the Monarchy and the Great Transformation
1814–1852 - Paris during the Restoration and Industrial Revolution
1852–1870 - Paris under Napoleon III

05 Belle Époque and Modern France
Paris during the Belle Époque, late 19th century to early 20th century
Paris in the avant-garde era, 1920s–1940s
SPECIAL PAGE An Arts & Humanities Journey into the Avant-Garde Era
Post-World War II to the Present - Modern Paris

SPECIAL PAGE Save time and money with the Paris Museum Pass

●PARIS AREA GUIDE

Paris district map
Recommended Paris Itinerary
Eiffel Tower & Invalides
Arc de Triomphe & Champs-Élysées
Louvre & Tuileries
Palais Royal & Opera
SPECIAL PAGE Luxury Shopping Know-How
Ile de la Cité & Latin Quarter
Saint-Germain-des-Prés & Orsay
Les Halles & Beaubourg
Marais district
Canal Saint-Martin and its surroundings
SPECIAL PAGE Walk through Districts 19 & 20
Montmartre
Montparnasse
Bersi & Tolbiac
Bois de Boulogne and its surroundings
Mongso Park and its surroundings
SPECIAL PAGE Theme Park

●PARIS TRANSPORTATION Paris Transportation Guide

Going to Paris from Korea & Europe
Getting from the airport to the city center
Paris city traffic
SPECIAL PAGE City Tour Bus

●PARIS SUBURBS GUIDE

Regional divisions of France
Paris train station
How to use French trains
Versailles, ILE-DE-FRANCE
ILE-DE-FRANCE Auvers-sur-Oise
Fontainebleau, ILE-DE-FRANCE
SPECIAL PAGE Barbizon
HAUTS-DE-FRANCE Chantilly
NORMANDIE Giverny
NORMANDIE Mont Saint-Michel
SPECIAL PAGE Honfleur & Etretat

Index

★Mapbook (separate appendix)
MAP 1 Paris Mission
MAP 2~10 Detailed map of Paris
Paris Metro, RER, and Tram Route Map
Versailles MAP
Auvers-sur-Oise MAP
Fontainebleau MAP
Chantilly MAP
Giverny MAP
Mont Saint-Michel MAP
Practical Travel Conversation
Useful information to know in an emergency

★Why "This Is Paris" is Unique! Four local writers explore the "current Parisian sensibility."

This is the most Parisian travel guidebook, written by four highly specialized travel writers, including certified French cultural commentators, private docents, and personal shoppers living in Paris, as well as European travel experts, who have vividly covered each field.
Since its first publication, this book has been a driving force behind Paris travel trends, with word-of-mouth circulating that "the places featured in this book are guaranteed to become hot spots." This revised edition features a carefully curated selection of the latest local hot spots, restaurants, cafes, and shopping destinations.
If you want to enjoy your own secret Parisian trip with the feel of a local, not a tourist, check out this wannabe list generously shared by writers who love Paris more than anyone else.


★A groundbreaking and easy-to-follow guide for beginner travelers! See Paris in all its complexity at a glance!

The 'This Is Series' carefully lists the representative attractions of each region in order of proximity, allowing travelers to design their own itinerary with the most optimal route.
This edition of "This Is Paris" also lists the must-see attractions efficiently to help travelers plan their itineraries, and guides novice travelers naturally to Paris through stunning, pictorial-like photos and a sensuous design.
Just sitting still and opening a book will reveal a Parisian landscape that will make you want to click "Like" a million times! Embark on a journey to Paris from the comfort of your own home with "This Is Paris."

★A high-quality, knowledgeable guidebook to enhance your European travel experience! Enjoyably written stories of art, architecture, and history.

To fully appreciate Paris's dazzling architecture and art, it's helpful to understand the major historical events that shaped French history, which reigned as the cultural capital of Europe for hundreds of years and shook the world.
This book categorizes major architectural structures and works of art scattered throughout Paris by era and connects them to history, providing an easy-to-understand explanation. It also includes helpful images and structural diagrams of representative works from museums such as the Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay.
The humanistic pleasure gained through the easy and entertaining commentary of a certified French guide writer is a unique feature of this book that cannot be experienced in other guidebooks.

★This is the real taste of Paris! Discover the best hidden local food and restaurants.

The moment you open the book, the culinary culture of France, the world's greatest gastronomic nation, unfolds in full color.
This guide is packed with useful local culinary information, including French coffee, desserts, bread, cuisine, wine, course menus, French ingredient names, restaurant etiquette and ordering methods, and regional specialties! From popular eateries with travelers and locals alike to 2024 Michelin-starred restaurants, must-visit high-end French restaurants and bars, restaurants with fantastic views, budget-friendly neighborhood eateries, Parisian favorites, and affordable and delicious street snacks, this guide offers a wide range of food options to suit every taste and budget.


★Hot items from local artists! Everything you need to know about foolproof Parisian shopping.

Shopping is a must-do in Paris, the city of fashion and culture.
This book meticulously introduces various shopping tips that local writers, inspired by their experiences living and wearing in Paris, have tried on.
It contains everything about shopping in Paris, including great select shops, vintage shops, lifestyle miscellaneous goods shops, French chic sensibility brands that complete the Parisian fashion style of 'Kuan Kuan', recommended items that you must buy at pharmacies, cosmetics, marts, and supermarkets, design accessories & souvenirs that will make you remember Paris for a long time, outlets & stocks for practical travelers, flea markets that are great to visit on holidays, luxury shopping know-how, and even detailed tax refund methods.


★Follow these steps and you'll be guaranteed success! This Is Paris' special recommended course.

If you want to enjoy Paris like a local, simply following your footsteps and your heart, but are unsure where to start or how to get there, consider planning your itinerary with the special recommended courses suggested in this book.
Starting with a basic 5-night, 7-day course for first-time travelers to Paris, the recommended courses, which are leisurely organized by theme, such as the Art & Fashion Course, the Leisure & Healing Course, and the Paris Travel Course with Children Course, are a special and emotional way to travel Paris in the most Parisian way.


★Take a trip of a lifetime near Paris! 9 must-visit small towns for day trips.

This Is Paris features nine beautiful small towns that can be visited on a day trip from Paris.
For unforgettable palaces and gardens, visit Versailles, Fontainebleau, and Chantilly. For a pilgrimage to sites inspired by famous paintings, visit Auvers-sur-Oise, Barbizon, and Giverny. For breathtaking sea breezes and breathtaking landscapes, visit Mont-Saint-Michel, Honfleur, and Étretat! Enhance your Parisian experience with a trip to these charming small towns, where you can experience the diverse charms of France.

★Getting the latest information on complicated Parisian traffic is easy with 『This Is Paris』, right?

As one of Europe's largest cities, Paris can be overwhelming for travelers with its myriad transportation options and ways to get around.
This book provides simple and concise explanations of the 1-2 most frequently used transportation options and modes of transportation, helping novice travelers quickly find their way to their destinations. It also meticulously records train and subway exit information, as well as destination signs in the original language, to help travelers reduce travel time.
In particular, this revised edition includes meticulous coverage of Paris transportation information and fares that will change significantly in 2025, as well as how to use transportation cards and mobile tickets instead of paper tickets.

★1+1 map (main book map + separate map book) painstakingly crafted by Terra Publishing's map craftsmen.

The 'This Is Series' provides detailed maps of the highest number and unrivaled quality in Korea for each published work.
"This Is Paris" also presents a detailed map drawn by a guidebook map craftsman, including even the smallest alleys not shown on Google Maps, as well as a friendly district-by-district concept map that allows travelers to see major attractions at a glance and figure out their route.
The portable, detachable mapbook, which is especially praised by travelers, is very useful both on-site and when planning a trip.
The famously complex Paris Metro and RER maps have also been created to make them easier for travelers to understand.