Best of Paris, 3/e

The home of romance? Undoubtedly! Once you've sampled delectable food, discovered unmissable art or wandered along café-lined streets, you'll be head over heels. Filled with the essential ingredients for a short stay, Best of Paris puts the whole city in your pocket.

　　Terry Carter
　　Terry Carter is a main author of some books published by the Lonely Planet Publications Ltd.
　　The Lonely Planet Publications Ltd
　　When Tony and Maureen Wheeler arrived in Sydney the day after Christmas 1972 after a six month Asia overland trip from Europe they had 27 cents left between them. In late 1973 they started Lonely Planet Publications to publish Across Asia on the Cheap, the story of their trip from London to Australia. From that self-published guidebook Lonely Planet Publications has grown to become the world’s largest independent guidebook publisher with more than 500 titles in print, over 400 staff and offices in London and Oakland as well as the head office in Melbourne.

I.　　Complemented by fold-out maps anf full-color photographs, these handy pocket-sized travel guides include the best of city landmarks and must-see sights, restaurants, accommodations, and entertainment options for the traveler with limited time.

II.　　Lonely Planet Best Of Series is the ultimate pocket guide for short-trip visitors highlighting the best city experiences, sights and trends.
　　1.Written by experienced authors, chosen for their in-depth city knowledge and insights
　　2.Entertaining, opinionated coverage of the latest restaurants, bars, clubs, shops and hotels
　　3.Full-colour, contemporary design and user-friendly features including detailed gatefold maps

III.　　Best of Paris is the best-selling compact guide to the world's most popular city. It includes
　　1.new itineraries and walking tours with easy-to-use fold-out maps guide visitors through the city's heart
　　2.discerning selection of the best bars, bistros and brasseries
　　3.critical guide to the best sights and activities, from must-see museums to tranquil parks

IV.　　The home of romance? Undoubtedly! Once you've sampled delectable food, discovered unmissable art or wandered along café-lined streets, you'll be head over heels. Filled with the essential ingredients for a short stay, Best of Paris puts the whole city in your pocket.
　　1.PLUNGE INTO CULTURE - the very best of Paris' profusion of museums and galleries
　　2.PLAN YOUR TRIP - easy-to-use maps, inspiring itineraries and detailed walking tours make exploring easy
　　3.FEAST on modern French of haute cuisine at bistros and brasseries: our expert views lead your tastebuds to the finest food and wine
　　4.SLEEP IN VOGUE - hand-picked accommodation options that exude elegant grandeur, sleek modernity or cosy charm
　　5.LUXURIATE - browse chic boutiques, indulge in world-class opera or sip stylish cocktails in cool bars

　　Paris
　　City (pop., 1999: 2,125,246; metro. area, 9,644,507), river port, capital of France. It is now located on both banks of the Seine River. The original settlement from which Paris evolved, Lutetia, was in existence by the late 3rd century BC on an island in the Seine. Lutetia was captured and fortified by the Romans in 52 BC. During the 1st century AD the city spread to the left bank of the Seine. By the early 4th century it was known as Paris. It withstood several Viking sieges (885–87) and became the capital of France in 987, when Hugh Capet, the count of Paris, became king. The city was improved during the reign of Philip II, who formally recognized the University of Paris c. 1200. In the 14th–15th centuries its development was hindered by the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War. In the 17th–18th centuries it was improved and beautified. Leading events of the French Revolution took place in Paris (1789–99). Napoleon III commissioned Georges-Eugène Haussmann to modernize the city's infrastructure and add several new bridges over the Seine. The city was the site of the Paris Peace Conference, which ended World War I. During World War II Paris was occupied by German troops. It is now the financial, commercial, transportation, artistic, and intellectual centre of France. The city's many attractions include the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Louvre, the Panthéon, Pompidou Centre, and the Paris Opera, as well as boulevards, public parks, and gardens.

INTRODUCING PARIS
ITINERARIES
HIGHLIGHTS
　Eiffel Tower
　Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris
　Arc de Triomphe & Champs Elysees
　Muse du Louvre
　Musee d'Orsay
　Centre Pompidou
　Ste-Chapelle
　Les lies
　Sacre Cceur & Montmartre
　Marais & Place des Vosges
　HGtel des Invalides
　Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise
　Chateau de Versailles
　Jardin du Luxembourg
　Musee National du Moyen Age
　Musee Rodin
　Musee Picasso
　Parc de la Villette
　La Defense
SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
　Museums
　Galleries
　Notable Buildings
　Places of Worship
　Places & Spaces
　Parks & Promenades
　Quirky Paris
　Paris for Children
OUT & ABOUT
　Walking Tours
　Day Trips
　Organised Tours
SHOPPING
　Department Stores
　Flea Markets
　Fashion
　Jewellery & Accessories
　Beauty & Perfume
　Art, Antiques & Collectables
　Books
　Music
　Homewares & Design
　Food & Drink
　For Children
　Specialist Stores
EATING
　Bastille & Faubourg St-Antoine
　Buttes Aux Cailles & Chinatown
　Champs ldlysees
　Grands Boulevards
　Louvre & Les Halles
　Marais & St-Paul
　Montmartre, Pigalle &
　Northern Paris
　Montparnasse
　Odoon & St-Germain
Oberkampf & Belleville
ile St-Louis
　Latin Quarter
ENTERTAINMENT
　Pubs, Bars & Cafes
　Dance Clubs
　Cinemas
　ROck, Jazz & French Chansons
　Theatre & Comedy
　Classical Music, Opera & Dance
　Gay & Lesbian Paris
SLEEPING
　Deluxe
　Top End
　Midrange
　ludget
ABOUT PARIS
　History
　Environment
　Government & Politics
　Economy
　Society & Culture
　Arts
DIRECTORY
INDEX
MAP LEGEND