Rick Steves' Paris, 2017

Description

Introduction -- Orientation to Paris -- Sights in Paris -- Self-guided walks and tours -- Sleeping in Paris -- Eating in Paris -- Paris with children -- Shopping in Paris -- Entertainment in Paris -- Paris in winter -- Paris connections -- Day trips from Paris -- France : past & present -- Practicalities -- Appendix -- Index -- Map Index.;You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in the City of Light-Paris. With the self-guided tours in this book, you'll explore the grand Champs-ElysEes, the eye-popping Eiffel Tower, and the radiant cathedral of Notre-Dame. Learn how to save money and avoid the lines at the Louvre and Orsay Museums. Enjoy the ambience of Parisian neighborhoods, and take a day trip to the glittering palace of Versailles, or to the Champagne-soaked city of Reims. Then grab a cafE crEme at a sidewalk cafE and listen to the hum of the city. You'll see why Paris remains at the heart of global culture. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful neighborhoods. You'll learn how to navigate the Paris MEtro, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. Introduction -- Orientation to Paris -- Sights in Paris -- Self-guided walks and tours -- Sleeping in Paris -- Eating in Paris -- Paris with children -- Shopping in Paris -- Entertainment in Paris -- Paris in winter -- Paris connections -- Day trips from Paris -- France : past & present -- Practicalities -- Appendix -- Index -- Map Index.