Description:

Paris leads the world's other cities in art and cuisine, in architecture and history, in music and sculpture, in philosophy and political ferment, in nearly every other area on interest to the visitor. It has to be seen and experienced, and done so in a thoughtful manner. Understanding the city's story and culture will add immeasurably to a trip to the City of Light".

o 16 pages of color photos, plus dozens of more photos throughout
o Insider lists of the city's highlights
o Local knowledge on the best places to eat-and how to avoid tourist traps
o Detailed maps marked with attractions, hotels, restaurants, and Metro stops
o Exact pricing for hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours and more-plus invaluable advice about what you'll need to reserve in advance
o Full-color Paris Metro map
o Brilliant walking tours spanning the city, with maps
o A chapter of useful phrases including a pronunciation guide
o Fascinating, easy-to-read background on the culture, history and art of the City of Light
o Picks in all price categories, so you can splurge or be frugal, using the rating system
o Full section on suggested side-trips to Giverny, Versailles, Disneyland Paris, and more
o PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of Paris

Updated edition Feb 2022