Unlike other tourist guides to the French capital, Paris Inside Out offers a unique insider's look at the city, its institutions, and its people. In this totally revised and updated third edition, American expatriate David Applefield shares a decade's worth of his experiences and research and offers practical tips and insights in a lively, highly readable style. Written for the inquisitive visitor, students who want to make the most of a foreign experience, and working professionals trying to deepen their knowledge of Parisian culture, Paris Inside Out is the most comprehensive guide to enjoying and understanding today's Paris. Travelers will learn how to maneuver through French bureaucracy; how to make French friends; where the safest seats are on the metro; tips on seeking employment; how to order in restaurants; where and how to use a computer and modem; and even the intricacies of washing clothes in French laundromats!