Lonely Planet Paris

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Lonely Planet's extended colour front section focuses on the best Paris can offer from art and architecture to food and fashion. Our guide is organised by neighbourhood. Includes extended coverage of Versailles, Fontainebleau, Chantilly, Chartres, Giverny, Disneyland and Parc Asterix. Sustainable travel information throughout incl. a listing index

What will you learn from this book

Comprehensive City Coverage: The guide provides extensive coverage of Paris, highlighting major attractions, neighborhoods, landmarks, and cultural sites.
Sightseeing Recommendations: It offers recommendations for must-see sights, iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, museums, art galleries, and other points of interest.
Insider Tips and Local Insights: The guide often includes insider tips from locals or frequent visitors, revealing hidden gems, off-the-beaten-path locations, and unique experiences.
Accommodation and Dining Options: It provides a range of suggestions for accommodations, from budget to luxury hotels, as well as dining options, including restaurants, cafes, and local eateries, with reviews and price ranges.
Transportation and Getting Around: Practical information on transportation within the city, including details on public transportation, walking routes, biking, and tips for navigating the city efficiently.
Cultural and Historical Context: Insights into Parisian culture, history, and traditions, enhancing travelers' understanding and appreciation of the city.
Detailed Maps and Navigation: The guide typically includes detailed maps of Paris, highlighting neighborhoods, key landmarks, and transportation routes to aid navigation.
Seasonal and Event Recommendations: Advice on the best times to visit Paris, seasonal events, festivals, and cultural happenings throughout the year.
Travel Planning Tools: Suggested itineraries, day trips from Paris, practical advice for travelers, and tools to aid in travel planning and preparation.
Practical Information: Essential information such as safety tips, emergency contact details, currency, language basics, and other practical details for travelers.

Language	English
ISBN-13	9781741794557
No of pages	440
Font Size	Medium
Book Publisher	Lonely Planet Publications
Published Date	21 Jan 2011

About Author

Author : Steve Fallon

A London resident for a quarter-century, Steve Fallon has written or contributed to more than 100 different guidebooks, including eight editions of Lonely Planet’s guide to London. Who could possibly know their city better than a guidebook author?

He is a dual US-Ireland national and lived in Paris as a student, taught English at a university in Poland before the Berlin Wall came tumbling’ down, worked as a journalist for a dozen years in Hong Kong and then moved to Budapest, from where he wrote Lonely Planet’s first guidebooks to Hungary and Slovenia.

Steve’s extensive travel experience and knowledge gained from decades of writing guidebooks and travel articles makes him the perfect escort for in the UK and abroad. But London is home and what he knows best.

From big-ticket attractions like the British Museum, Westminster Abbey and London Eye – and all the stories and personalities behind them – to the back streets of East London and Hoxton/Spitalfields after dark, Steve will introduce you to a city that most Londoners don’t know.