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Zeev's Map of Paris

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Welcome to Zeev's map of Paris

This site derives from my great love for the city of lights. The idea came from an incident: After I returned from one of my visits, I found that in a specific location I had missed a wonderful restaurant, just because the information about it was not readily at hand.

Thus, this site is based on a Google map. On this map I have entered all interesting attractions in Paris. Now, you won't miss a thing!

With that saying, I did not cover ALL restaurants / shops / hotels (too many) - only those of special interest.

Usage of the site is explained in the Help section (icon on top left pane).

As far as I know, this site is the most informative site about Paris on the web. If you disagree, or you want me to add some info, you are invited to write me (icon on top left pane).

Zeev
 
New category: Now you can choose which markers are dislayed
by their importance (like Michelin stars).
Usage: open Importance menu bar:
This site was developed by Omer Ben-Nahum. © All rights reserved
 
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 Rating (stars):  None   1   2   3   4   5  
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Zeev's Map of Paris User Guide

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This site is based on a Google Map of Paris. On the map there are more than 800 markers, each signifying and describing an important location. Markers were chosen according to my own subjective taste.

This guide describes how to use this site in detail.

As far as I know, this site is the most informative site about Paris on the web. If you disagree, or you want me to add some info, you are invited to write me by using the Write Me option (near title).

Enjoy,

Zeev


Getting to Know Google Maps

The following diagram describes some of the features available in Google Maps. Not all features may be available in your location:

Overview of Google Maps

  1. Views - Click these to display different views, including traditional Map, aerial images (Satellite) and Hybrid of the two.
  2. Navigation controls - Use this to navigate.
  3. Markers - Signify an important location.
  4. Info window - This window displays additional information when you click a marker.
  5. Link - A link to a relevant page on the net.
  6. Marker types - Click the right arrow to expand/collapse a functional list of marker types.
  7. Search - Click the right arrow to expand/collapse a search engine for addresses, or markers.
  8. Day Filter - Click the right arrow to expand/collapse a filter of markers by day of openning.
  9. Importance - Click the right arrow to expand/collapse a filter of markers by importance.
  10. Help - This help page.
  11. Write Me - Click this to open a form for writing me about your comments.
  12. Print - Click this to enter print mode.
  13. List - Click this to create a list of all markers.

Navigating in Google Maps

You can navigate (move your view) in two dimensions in the Map. To pan (move the map), do one of the following:

  • Click and drag the map
  • Press the up/down/right/left arrows on your keyboard to move north/south/east/west accordingly.

Additionally, you can zoom in or out pressing the + or - keys. Move the cursor over a location and use the mouse scroll button to zoom in or out on that location. To center and zoom in on a location, double click the location.

Using the Navigation Controls

Navigation controls

The navigation controls you see at maps.google.com are shown on the left. Navigation controls include:

  1. Arrows - Click the appropriate arrow buttons to move the view north, south, east or west. Click Center button to return to your original view.
  2. Zoom - Click + to zoom in on the center of the map. Click - to zoom out.
  3. Zoom slider - Drag the zoom slider up or down to zoom in or out incrementally.

About Markers

Markers appear in the Map to signify an important location. The marker is shown in the exact address location. Types of markers include:

Attraction   Attraction - Can be a historical monument, a square, an institution, a bridge etc.
  Synagogue   Synagogue - Any Jewish institution.
  Church   Church - Any Christian institution.
  Culture   Culture - - Can be a gallery, a statue, an education institute or the like.
  Museum   Museum - of any kind.
  Park   Park - A park or a garden.
  Kids   Kids - Any attraction for kids.
  Nightlife   Nightlife - Clubs, concert halls, opera, spectacles ect.
  Music   Music - Clubs, concert halls, especially jazz.
  Cinema   Cinema - Cinema halls of all kind: regular, moving chairs etc.
  Shopping   Shopping - Stores, malls, mostly of special interest.
  Restaurant   Restaurant - Only recommended or of special interest.
  Cafe   Cafe - Only recommended or of special interest.
  Hotel   Hotel - Only a few, of special interest.
  Internet Access   Internet Access - Sites with internet access of all kinds.

Marker Types Bar

marker types  

The expandable Marker Types bar shows the list of marker types, as described above. You can choose which markers are shown on the map, by checking the relevant box(es) from the list. For your convenience, a Select/Deselect all toggle option is also available.

Note: the bar is movable around the map - expanded or collapsed. Drag it to any position you like.

Viewing Info Windows

Info balloon  

Info windows appear when you click a marker and display additional information about the location.

Info windows contain information such as address, phone number, opening hours, and sometimes a useful comment. Most info windows also contain a link: If the marker's name in the bubble is blue, selecting it will open a URL relevant to this marker (home site / description from Wikipedia or such). {See Item 5 on above diagram).

You can expand some info windows to display even more information - a description (Hebrew / English / French) or more relevant links. If available, click Expand info balloon button or more info in an info window to expand it. To close an info window, click Close info balloon button. To resize an expanded info window, click Resize info ballooon button.

Search bar

Search  

Search is optional either for addresses in Paris (for example: 32, rue Dante), or for marker names (for example: Louvre) = by checking the relevant option.

The expandable Search bar can also be moved around the map, expanded or collapsed. Note that the bar is collapsed by default, and can be expanded by clicking the bar's right arrow.

Day Filter

dayfilter  

This filter enables viewing markers of locations open on his day. Markers which are not open change their appearance from color to black and white. Using this filter with the Print option (below) enables planning tours in different areas of the city taking into consideration the availability of sites.

The expandable Day Filter bar can also be moved around the map, expanded or collapsed. Note that the bar is collapsed by default, and can be expanded by clicking the bar's right arrow.

Since picking a day involves changing a lot of markers, it takes several seconds to operate.

Importance Filter

importancefilter  

This filter enables viewing markers by their importance (to my view), like the famous Michelin stars. Using this filter with the Print option (below) enables planning tours according to the time you have in Paris / your acquaintane with the city.

The expandable Importance Filter bar can also be moved around the map, expanded or collapsed. Note that the bar is collapsed by default, and can be expanded by clicking the bar's right arrow.


Print option (no. 12 on diagram)

The Print option enables printing maps with markers on them. In addition, a list of the markers on the printed map can be printed.

The process of producing a map is as follows:

  1. Panning the map - Pan the map to show the desired area, in the right resolution. I suggest panning until the scale is 100 m or 200 m (left bottom corner).
  2. Choosing Print option - The result is: all unnecessary tools are hidden; under each marker appears a serial number. This number is movable, in case that several numbers collide. Beware - panning the map at this point will cause the numbers to reappear, in their original position under the marker.
  3. Naming the map - On the appropriate window, give the map a meaningful name, by using the Name the map option..
  4. Printing the map- Print the map on a printer or to a PDF file.
  5. Printing the list - The map is practically useless without a detailed list of the markers; Hence, Open marker list - option in the Print window. The list will be opened in a new window.
  6. Exit - clicking on Print option again.

List option (no. 13 on diagram)

The List option opens a new window/tab with the entire marker list, sorted by marker type, and arrondissment (1-20, other areas).

Polygon control