Lonely Planet Best of France
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Publisher
Lonely Planet
Year
2019
eBook ISBN
9781788685016
Print ISBN
9781786573933

Paris

Eiffel Tower

Musée du Louvre

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

ChĂąteau de Versailles

Walking Tour: Arty Montmartre

Walking Tour: Medieval Marais

Sights

Activities

Shopping

Eating

Drinking & Nightlife

Entertainment

Information

Getting There & Away

Getting Around

Where to Stay


Paris at a Glance


Paris has a timeless familiarity, with instantly recognisable architectural icons, memorable cuisine and chic boutiques. Dining is a quintessential part of the Parisian experience – at bistros, Michelin-starred restaurants, boulangeries (bakeries) and street markets. Its art repository is one of the best, showcasing priceless treasures in palatial museums.
Paris’ real magic lies in the unexpected: hidden parks, small unsung museums and sun-spangled cafe terraces where you can watch Parisian life unfold. Meanwhile, a new wave of multimedia galleries, creative wine bars and design shops are making the City of Light even more exciting

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Two Days in Paris
Start early with the Louvre, which could easily consume a whole day. Linger for a drink on rue Montmartre, then head to the late-opening Centre Pompidou.
On day two, climb the mighty Arc de Triomphe and stroll the Champs-ÉlysĂ©es. Admire art and awesome architecture at the MusĂ©e du Quai Branly. Sunset is the best time to ascend the Eiffel Tower.
Four Days in Paris
Day three, start early at Notre Dame and nearby Sainte-Chapelle, crossing the Pont St-Louis to buy a Berthillon ice cream. Swoon over the magnificent MusĂ©e d’Orsay and laze in the Jardin du Luxembo...

Table of contents

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Welcome to France
  3. France’s Top 12
  4. Need to Know
  5. Hot Spots for

  6. Essential France
  7. Month by Month
  8. Get Inspired
  9. Itineraries
  10. Family Travel
  11. Paris
  12. Loire Valley
  13. Normandy
  14. Brittany
  15. Champagne
  16. Lyon
  17. Provence
  18. Nice
  19. St-Tropez
  20. Marseille
  21. Bordeaux
  22. French Alps
  23. France Today
  24. History
  25. Architecture
  26. Arts & Literature
  27. French Cuisine
  28. Outdoor Activities
  29. Directory A–Z
  30. Language
  31. Behind the Scenes
  32. Our Writers