Fodor's newest travel series is designed for travelers who want to travel well and spend less. With candid reviews and a fresh outlook, Fodor's upCLOSE points the way to authentic experiences that will take travelers away from the crowds and close to the culture -- without having to spend a fortune.Fodor's upCLOSE Paris is smart, fun, and informative. It gives you quirky, never-obvious facts about major sights, as well as the lowdown on the minor ones. It's in-the-know about what's going on. It reveals the essence of the City of Light and helps you get the most Paris for your travel dollar. In short, it's the best of all possible travel companions.All the places to go, from the Tour Eiffel to the PompidouMonumental sights, historic churches, and postmodern parks Museums -- from the ostentatiously grand to the delightfully obscure Shopping for designer deals, flea-market finds, and Seine-side booksShort escapes to Versailles, Chartres, and FontainebleauTell-all reviews of small hotels and clean hostels Where to stay that's charming (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg) Hip discoveries, top-floor garrets, and friendly, family-run places Hostels and foyers in medieval palaces and 18th-century houses Best bets on both banks: from the Quartier Latin to the OpéraThe buzz on restaurants, cafés, and Paris by nightBistros and brasseries, baguettes and brie from open-air marketsBeyond French food: Vietnamese, North and West African, and more Café culture: neighborhood hangouts and literary legacies Where to find jazz and rock, film and theater, bars and clubsPractical info, great mapsAirfare deals and how to get around Tips on traveling smart and losing the crowds Clear, easy-to-read maps