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31_085844 bindex.qxp 2/15/07 6:29 PM Page 355 Index See also separate Accommodations and Restaurant indexes at the end of this index. apartment rental, 45, 98–99 General Index apéritif, 133 Aquaboulevard, 215 Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée, • A • 209 AARP, 60 Arabic-style bar, 322 Abracadabar, 314 Arc de Triomphe, 14, 188–189 accommodations. See also arcade, 259–260 Accommodations Index archaeological museum, 219 arrondissements, 103 architecture, 21–22. See also specific budget planning, 41 structures cost-cutting tips, 44–45 Archives Nationales, 221 criteria, 103 Armistice Day, 38 descriptions of best picks, 12 arrondissement. See also Disneyland Paris, 296 neighborhoods Left Bank map, 108–109 accommodations, 103 map of best picks, 10–11 overview, 3, 85 neighborhood index, 127 art options, 98–99 festivals, 37, 38, 221 overview, 97 popularity, 221 rates, 99–102 art museums reservations, 102 Centre Georges Pompidou, Right Bank map, 104–105 191–192, 328 travel to, 78–84 Fondation Cartier pour l’Art air show, 35–36 Contemporain, 222 air travel Le Musée du Quai Branly, 225–226 cost-cutting tips, 45, 51–52 Maison Européenne de la major airlines, 344 Photographie, 222 to Paris, 49–50, 83–84 Musée Carnavalet, 219–220 security measures, 74 Musée Cognacq-Jay, 223 stolen ticket, 48 Musée d’Art Américain Giverny, 298 Alcazar, 320 COPYRIGHTEDMusée MATERIAL d’Art et d’Histoire du alcohol, 133, 340 Judaïsme, 220 Alessi, 271 Musée de Beaux-Arts de Chartres, American Express Vacations, 55 294 Amnesia Café, 318 Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air, Anna Lowe, 253 223 Annexe des Créateurs, 253 Musée de l’Orangerie des Tuileries, antiques shopping, 260 223–224 Antoine et Lili, 265 Musée d’Orsay, 197 aparthotel, 99 31_085844 bindex.qxp 2/15/07 6:29 PM Page 356 356 Paris For Dummies, 4th Edition art museums (continued) Biche de Bère, 270 Musée du Louvre, 197–201 Biennale des Antiquaires, 37 Musée Gustave Moreau, 224 Bijoux Burma, 270 Musée Jacquemart André, 202 bistro, 131 Musée Maillol, 224 Bliss Kfé, 319 Musée Marmottan Monet, 225 boat tours Musée Nationale d’Auguste Rodin, family travel, 209 202–203 overview, 238 Musée Picasso, 203–204 Seine, 13, 198 Musée Zadkine, 226 Bob Cool, 320 ATMs, 46–47, 337 bohemian fashion, 256–257, 258–259 attractions. See also specific Bois de Boulogne (16e), 87, 229, 331 attractions Bois de Vincennes, 209, 230, 331 budget planning, 42 Bonpoint, 254 descriptions of best picks, 13–15 books family options, 209–217 disabled travelers, 61–62 map of alternate picks, 210–211 family travel, 59 map of best picks, 10–11, 186–187 French references, 28–29, 347 Au Nain Bleu, 273 gay and lesbian travelers, 64 Au Printemps, 248–249 senior travelers, 60 average temperature, 30 stores, 228–229, 260–262 Boulevard de Rochechouart, 253 brasserie, 131–132 • B • bridges, 235–236, 328 bucket shops, 51 baby sitter, 59, 337 budget baby supplies, 58–59 cost-cutting tips, 43–46, 51–52 Baccarat, 262 planning tips, 41–43, 42 bakery, 166–167 restaurant tips, 134 Balabus, 237 shopping tips, 242–243 ballet bus travel best picks, 16 disabled travelers, 61 ticket information, 305–306, 310 Fontainebleau day trip, 287 Banana Café, 318 Giverny day trip, 297 bars to hotel, 82–83, 84 business hours, 320 in Paris, 93–94 cabaret, 323–324 to Paris, 53 concert, 313–314 tours, 236–237 literary landmarks, 227 Versailles day trip, 284 top picks, 320–322 business hours, 243, 320, 337 wine, 132, 173–175 Butte-aux-Cailles (13e), 89 Barrio Latino, 17, 315 Bastille Day, 36, 221 Bateaux les Vedettes du Pont Neuf, 198 • C • Bateaux-Mouches, 198 Cab, 316 Bateaux-Parisiens Tour Eiffel, 198 cabaret, 323–324 Batofar, 17, 315 Cabinet des Médailles, 217–218 BCBG store, 257 Cacharel, 266 beach festival, 36 cafes, 132, 167–172 Beaujolais Nouveau festival, 38 Café Etienne Marcel, 321 BHV, 249 calendar of events, 32–38 31_085844 bindex.qxp 2/15/07 6:29 PM Page 357 General Index 357 canal tours, 238 club dress codes, 315 Canauxrama, 238 department stores, 249–251 cars discount stores, 253–255 rally, 35 luxury shopping, 255–256 rental, 67–68, 344 men’s stores, 263–265 car travel restaurant dress codes, 130 budget planning, 42 size conversions, 243–244 Cathedral at Chartres day trip, 291 teen stores, 265–266 Disneyland Paris day trip, 295 theater dress codes, 305 driving regulations, 68, 95 women’s stores, 266–268 Giverny day trip, 297 clubs tours, 238–239 best picks, 17 Versailles day trip, 283 cost-cutting tips, 45 carnivals, 34 dance, 314–317 Carte Orange pass, 93 gay and lesbian travelers, Cathedral at Chartres, 289–294 17, 318–320 Cathédral de Notre-Dame, jazz venues, 312–313 13–14, 189–191, 329 overview, 312 Caveau de la Hûchette, 312 reservations, 315 Cedre Rouge, 272 Cluny Museum, 218 Celio, 263–264 cochonnet, 15 cellphones, 71–72 coffee, 133 cemeteries, 204–205 Colette, 266 Center for Nature Discovery, Garden Comédie-Française, 16, 307 in Memory of Diana, Princess comedy shows, 16, 308 of Wales, 230 Commemorative Mass for Centre Georges Pompidou, Louis XVI, 33 191–192, 328 Comptoir des Cotonniers, 266 ceramics, 262 concerts Champs-Elysées neighborhood (8e), bars, 313–314 87, 192, 216, 255–256 events calendar, 33, 34–35 Channel Tunnel (Chunnel), 53 overview, 309–310 Charles de Gaulle Airport, 77–78 ticket information, 305–306 Château de Versailles, 280, 283–287 Conciergerie, 218–219 Châtelet, Théâtre Musical de Paris, Conforama, 272 16, 310 Conservatoire National Superieur cheese, 133 de Musique, 309 China Club, 320 consolidators, 51 Chinatown (13e), 89 conventions, 2 Chinese New Year Festival, 33 Cop-Copine, 265 chocolate, 269 country fair, 33–34 Christmas, 38 crafts, 268 churches, 232. See also specific Crazy Horse, Paris, 323 churches credit cards Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, lost or stolen, 47–48, 338 15, 212 overview, 47 Cithéa, 313 crêpes, 159 Cityrama, 236–237 crêperie, 134 clothing crystal, 262 BCBG stores, 257 cuisine bohemia fashions, 256–257, 258–259 common dishes, 26–27 children’s stores, 262–263 gourmet food shops, 164–165 31_085844 bindex.qxp 2/15/07 6:29 PM Page 358 358 Paris For Dummies, 4th Edition cuisine (continued) overview, 22–23 • E • restaurant index, 178–180 Easter, 34 street food, 159 Eddar, 322 terminology, 23–25 Église St-Etienne du Mont, 233 vegetarian, 158 Église St-Eustache, 233 currency Église St-Germain-des-Près, 233 exchange rate, 3, 46, 338 Église St-Julien le Pauvre, 233–234 overview, 46 Église St-Roch, 234 Customs, 78, 245, 248, 338 Église St-Severin, 234 cybercafes, 72 Église St-Sulpice, 234–235 cycling Eiffel Tower event calendar, 36 overview, 13 Fontainebleau day trip, 289 safety, 194 guided tours, 239–241 tourist information, 192–193 travel in Paris, 96 Eiffel Tower neighborhood (7e), 88 electricity, 339 Elysée Montmartre, 315 • D • embassies, 339 The Da Vinci Code, 199 emergencies, 339–340 dance clubs, 314–317 English-language theater, 308–309 day trips Eric et Lydie, 270 Cathedral at Chartres, 289–294 E-savers, 52 Disneyland Paris, 294–296 escorted tours. See guided tours Fontainebleau, 287–289 Etam, 266–267 Giverny, 296–299 etiquette map, 281–282 family travel, 59 overview, 280 performing arts, 304 Versailles, 280, 283–287 restaurants, 129–130 de Balzac, Honoré (writer), 228 shopping, 243 Déhillerin, 272 Eurotunnel, 54 department stores, 248–251 events calendar, 32–38 dessert, 133 digestif, 133 disability, traveler with, 60–62, 296 • F • discounts Façonnable, 264 accommodations, 99–102 fall season, 31–32, 37–38 museum passes, 45, 58, 188 family travel package tours, 55 baby sitters, 59, 337 performing arts, 306 baby supplies, 58–59 senior travelers, 59–60 children’s behavior, 59 shopping, 252–255 children’s clothing, 262–263 sources, 43 discounts, 58 Disneyland Paris, 294–296 driving regulations, 68 doctors, 70, 339 planning tips, 57–58 dress codes, 130, 305, 315 top attractions, 209–217 drugstores, 339 train travel, 58 Du Pareil au Même, 16, 262–263 fashion shows, 33 Duc des Lombards, 313 Fat Tire Bike Tours, 240 31_085844 bindex.qxp 2/15/07 6:29 PM Page 359 General Index 359 Fauchon, 268 events calendar, 36 Favela Chic, 317 information resources, 63, 64 ferry service, 53 neighborhoods, 63 festivals overview, 62–63 art, 37, 38, 221 Gay Pride celebration, 36 beach, 36 Gelati, 267 fall, 37 Gibert Joseph, 260–261 music, 35 gift baskets, 99 neighborhood, 36 Giverny day trip, 296–299 wine, 37, 38 glass, 262 Festival Chopin à Paris, 35 gourmet food shop, 164–165, 268–270 Festival d’Automne, 37 Grandes Eaux Musicales, 34–35 Fête de la Musique, 35 gratuity, 133, 343 Fête de l’Assomption, 37 guided tours. See also specific types Fête des Rois, 32 Cathedral at Chartres day trip, 291 Fêtes de Nuit de Versailles, 34–35 disabled travelers, 62 Fêtes des Vendanges à Montmartre, 37 gay and lesbian travelers, 63 flea markets, 33 Louvre, 199 flower, blooming, 298 overview, 54–55, 236 Fnac Eveil & Jeux, 273 senior travelers, 60 Foire à la Feraille de Paris, 33 Versailles day trip, 286 Foire de Paris, 34 Foire du Trône, 34 Foire Internationale d’Art • H • Contemporain, 37 Harry’s New York Bar, 227, 321 Folies Pigalle, 320 Hédiard, 268–269 Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Hemingway, Ernest, 227 Contemporain, 222 history, 18–20, 217–221 Fontainebleau, 287–289 H&M, 265 forfait, 101 holiday. See specific holidays Forum des Halles, 249 honey, 270 4 Roues Sous 1 Parapluie, 238 hookah pipes, 322 France Ma Douce, 270 hospitals, 339–340 Franck et Fils, 267 Hôtel des Invalides (Napoléon’s free concerts, 309 Tomb), 194–195 French Experience, 55 house wares, 271–272 French Links, 239 hovercrafts, 53 French Open, 35 Hugo, Victor (writer), 228 hydrofoils,