The Rough Guide to Paris: Travel Guide with eBook

This practical travel guide to Paris features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest, with structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. The 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. Packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, it includes a visual list of things not to miss and colour-coded maps to help you navigate the city with ease. Fully updated post-COVID-19, this guide comes with a free eBook.

Inside you'll find recommendations for every type of traveller, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Buttes-Chaumont to family activities at child-friendly spots like the Centre Pompidou, and relaxed breaks in popular areas around the Eiffel Tower. Carefully planned routes cover the best of Paris and have been created for different time frames and types of trip. Each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, a brief history, detailed sights ordered geographically, and recommendations for restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops.

You'll discover insider tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots for live music, brasseries and bistros, boat rides and modern art. The guide covers all the essential areas including the islands, Montmartre, Versailles, the Champs-Élysées, the Louvre, the Marais, Quartier Latin, St-Germain, the Eiffel Tower quarter and beyond. Written by expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, it features fabulous full-colour photography, practical maps, comprehensive background information on Parisian history and culture, plus a handy language section.