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Review of the NEW Rough Guide to Paris travel guide


The City of Light is undimmed. From the Gothic magnificence of Notre-Dame to the iconic silhouetteof the Eiffel Tower, there's awe-inspiring architecture everywhere you look, plus new museums, galleries and green initiatives - such as the Parc Rives de Seine - keeping Paris at the cutting edge.

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And what's more there's the food and drink: let this fully updated Rough Guide lead you to the very best pâtisseries and neo-bistros; then, for a nightcap, follow the cool crowd to SoPi and Canal St-Martin. Whether you plan to stroll along the Seine, sip apéritifs at classy left-bank cafés or browse modern art at the Palais de Tokyo, The Rough Guide to Paris will show you ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.

Paris' Top 10

1. Jardin Du Luxembourg

2. Musée Rodin

3. Centre Pompidou

4. Eiffel Ttower

5. Puces De St-Ouen

6. Left Bank Cafes

7. Notre-Dame

8. Père Lachaise

9. Brasseries

10. Malmaison

Inside The Rough Guide to Paris

– Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.

– Full-colour maps throughout – navigate the medieval lanes of the Quartier Latin or the Marais’s swanky shopping streets without needing to get online.

– Stunning, inspirational images

– Itineraries – carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.

– Detailed city coverage – whether in the city centre or out in the suburbs, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered: the islands; the Marais; the Quartier Latin; St-Germain; Montparnasse; Montmarte; Disneyland Paris. Attractions include: Eiffel Tower; Musée Rodin; Puces de St-Ouen; Pompidou Centre; Notre-Dame; Père-Lachaise; Musée Picasso; Musée d’Orsay; Fondation Louis Vuitton; Sainte-Chapelle; Berges de Seine; Place des Vosges.


– Listings chapters – from accommodation to clubs and live music, plus festivals, events and Paris for children.

– Basics – essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, the media, living in Paris, health, bike tours, boat trips, public holidays and more.

– Background information – a Contexts chapter devoted to history and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

Authors: Ruth Blackmore, Samantha Cook

Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Paris

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