The Rough Guide to Paris: Travel Guide eBook

This practical travel guide to Paris features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Paris guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Paris easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Paris has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to PARIS covers: The islands, Montmartre, Versailles, the Champs-Élysées and around, the Louvre, the Opéra district, the Beaubourg and around, the Marais, Bastille, the 12e arrondissement, Quartier Latin, St-Germain, the Eiffel Tower quarter, Southern Paris, the Beaux Quartiers, Montmartre and around, la Villette and around, the eastern districts.

Inside this Paris travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Paris, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Buttes-Chaumont to family activities in child-friendly places, like The Centre Pompidou or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Eiffel Tower.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Paris entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Paris give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter this Paris travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for live music, eating in brasseries and bistros, boat rides, browsing modern art.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Versailles, Giverny, Belleville, Passy's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Paris, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Paris guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Paris features fascinating insights into Paris, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Jardin du Luxembourg and the spectacular The Champs-Elysées.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Montmartre, the Quartier Latin and many more locations in Paris, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.