Book excerpt: Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. Thoroughly updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Portable Paris is completely up to date with the latest developments in Europe's most romantic city. It's all at your fingertips: a carefully chosen selection of the very best places to stay and dine in all price categories; the top museums, cathedrals, and historic sights; world-class shopping; and the best of the city's legendary nightlife. With detailed neighborhood maps and valuable logistical tips, Frommer's gives you the best of Paris at a glance! If you'd like to explore the city in greater depth, check out Frommer's Paris and Frommer's Memorable Walks: Paris. If you're on a tight budget, turn to Frommer's Paris from $80 a Day. If you're traveling beyond Paris, there's Frommer's France.