Lonely Planet Best Of Paris

by Carter, Terry

• ISBN13: 9781740594790
• ISBN10: 1740594797
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-10
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

New itineraries and walking tours are featured in this bestselling guide to the world's most popular city. Includes recommendations on the best bars, bistros, and brasseries. Full color. 11 maps.

Table of Contents

Introducing Paris	p. 5
Itineraries	p. 7
Highlights	p. 8
Eiffel Tower	p. 8
Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris	p. 9
Arc de Triomphe & Champs Elysees	p. 10
Musee du Louvre	p. 11
Musee d'Orsay	p. 12
Centre Pompidou	p. 13
Ste-Chapelle	p. 14
Les Iles	p. 15
Sacre Coeur & Montmartre	p. 16
Marais & Place des Vosges	p. 17
Hotel des Invalides	p. 18
Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise	p. 19
Chateau de Versailles	p. 20
Jardin du Luxembourg	p. 21
Musee National du Moyen Age	p. 22
Musee Rodin	p. 23
Musee Picasso	p. 24
Parc de la Villette	p. 25
La Defense	p. 26
Sights & Activities	p. 27
Museums	p. 27
Galleries	p. 30
Notable Buildings	p. 32
Places of Worship	p. 34
Places & Spaces	p. 35
Parks & Promenades	p. 36
Quirky Paris	p. 38
Paris for Children	p. 39
Out & About	p. 41
Walking Tours	p. 41
Day Trips	p. 45
Organised Tours	p. 47
Shopping	p. 49
Department Stores	p. 50
Flea Markets	p. 51
Fashion	p. 52
Jewellery & Accessories	p. 54
Beauty & Perfume	p. 55
Art, Antiques & Collectables	p. 56
Books	p. 57
Music	p. 59
Homewares & Design	p. 59
Food & Drink	p. 60
For Children	p. 61
Specialist Stores	p. 62
Eating	p. 63
Bastille & Faubourg St-Antoine	p. 64
Buttes Aux Cailles & Chinatown	p. 65
Champs Elysees	p. 66
Grands Boulevards	p. 67
Louvre & Les Halles	p. 68
Marais & St-Paul	p. 70
Montmartre, Pigalle & Northern Paris	p. 72
Montparnasse	p. 73
Odeon & St-Germain	p. 74
Oberkampf & Belleville	p. 76
Ile St-Louis	p. 77
Latin Quarter	p. 78
Entertainment	p. 81
Pubs, Bars & Cafes	p. 83
Dance Clubs	p. 86
Cinemas	p. 88
Rock, Jazz & French Chansons	p. 89
Theatre & Comedy	p. 91
Classical Music, Opera & Dance	p. 92
Gay & Lesbian Paris	p. 93
Sleeping	p. 96
Deluxe	p. 97
Top End	p. 98
Midrange	p. 100
Budget	p. 102
About Paris	p. 103
History	p. 103
Environment	p. 106
Government & Politics	p. 106
Economy	p. 107
Society & Culture	p. 108
Arts	p. 109
Directory	p. 111
Index	p. 123
Map Legend	p. 128
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