Paris is a city of landscapes. In a natural basin, cut by the slowly meandering River Seine and edged with gentle hills, the layout of the French capital has been perfectly planned throughout the centuries, each new generation of buildings complementing, and often enhancing, the old. As a result, for just as long, Paris has been a honeypot to artists, writers, philosophers and composers. According to writer jean Giraudoux (1882 - 1944), the Parisian is more than a little proud to be part of this city where "the most thinking, talking and writing in the world have been accomplished". Situated on longitude 2ï20E and latitude 48ï50N, roughly the same latitude as Stuttgart in Germany and Vancouver in Canada, all the French channels of communication lead to Paris: highways, railways, airways and even Hertzian radio waves. It is the political, economic, historical, artistic, cultural and tourist hub of France.

The Insight FlexiMap of Paris is a great travel addition. Here is an innovative laminated folding map that marries durability and convenience with accuracy, utility, and readability.

Produced with state-of-the-art technology, FlexiMaps feature detailed city street and road maps clearly marked with all the sites and services of particular interest to travelers.

Text and photographs offer a wealth of valuable tourist information including "10 sights you shouldn't miss," plus information on transportation, visas, currency, important telephone numbers, emergency services, and more.

Price: $7.95