I love detailed instructions, especially in clear words (rather than illustrations or maps). This is not an advertisement, but the Rick Steve’s Pocket Paris not only does fit in a large pocket, but it gives detailed information about what to see, how to view it, and how long it might take. While I am sure he did not visit the Louvre on free museum day (the first Sunday of every month) and his estimate of two hours to skim through the Louvre was laughable, his recommendation to look at the gargantuan depiction of The Last Supper opposite the Mona Lisa before trying to get a peek at her was excellent preparation for viewing tiny Mona. This juxtaposition was constant in the Louvre, enormous side by side with miniature, all with breathtaking detail.
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