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Reviewed by Salman Mustapha for Readers' Favorite
Paris, More Than a Fairytale by Arabella Dubois is a really useful guide for readers who want to grasp how French people live and manage their daily lives. In this book, the author writes about living in apartments on Rue St. Dominique and shares lessons she picked up while traveling all around France. The early chapters focus on common courtesy, like saying 'bonjour' when you enter a local bakery to be polite. Dubois also brings in stories about Coco Chanel, hot chocolate at Angelina on Rue de Rivoli, and walks on the Champs-Élysées. She adds travel advice on dealing with small apartment elevators, getting VAT tax refunds at checkout, and wearing dark or neutral clothes so you don't look like a total tourist on the street.
The setup in Paris, More Than a Fairytale worked well because the author kept every chapter focused on a single topic. The pace is quick, and I got through it in a couple of days. I found the practical clothing tips quite helpful, especially the parts about washing delicate silk with simple Castile soap and paying a local tailor to fix up older jackets. Dubois included some original poems and personal thoughts in the middle section, but her genuine interest in French culture kept the book interesting. The guide gave a clear look at why simple things like sitting down for a long lunch can cut down on stress. I enjoyed reading Paris, More Than a Fairytale by Arabella Dubois and found it useful for anyone planning a trip to France.
