Lonely Planet Paris

What can we say about la belle Paris that hasn't been said by poets, philosophers and artists already? Well, how about where to find the tastiest chocolate croissants? Then there's our rundown of galleries both grand and underground, inside info on all 20 arrondisements, best-kept shopping secrets and the finer details of Parisian etiquette. C'est génial!

Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Paris Travel Guide:
From the heights of Sacré Coeur to the gently rolling Seine, feel the joie de vivre of Europe's crowning glory. Watch Parisian life pass you by from an outdoor café, deck yourself out in fashion finery or escape on an enticing excursion to a chateau. With discerning information on everything Paris has to offer, this guide gives you the city at your fingertips. BE AWESTRUCK – the city is an open-air gallery and this book your private tour guide FLASH THAT CREDIT CARD – from haute couture to flea markets our expert authors take you inside the Parisian shopping scene REST YOUR TÊTE – we've trawled the streets of Paris to bring you this hand-picked selection of sleeping establishments DEVOUR the world's finest cuisine with our delectable eating reviews FIND YOUR WAY around with our 32 easy-to-use colour maps