DK Eyewitness Paris

by DK Eyewitness

Overview

Whether you want to view the ever-changing street art on Rue Dénoyezor, venture to opulent Versailles or learn to cook from the masters at La Cuisine, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Paris has to offer.

A treasure trove of things to see and do, the French capital is packed full of world-famous palaces, museums and galleries. But Parisians know that there is more to life than glitz and glamour. Simpler pleasures, such as stalls overflowing with fresh produce, quirky old bookshops and centuries-old cafés, are offered in abundance.

Our updated guide brings Paris to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. We’ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings to life. DK Eyewitness Paris is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. 

Inside DK Eyewitness Paris you will find: 

• A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Paris’ must-sees and hidden gems
• Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day
• Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money
• Color-coded chapters to every part of Paris, from Montmartre to the Louvre, Latin quarter to Montparnasse. 
• Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay
• Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently 
• Covers: Eiffel Tower and Invalides; Champs-Élysées and Chaillol; St-Germain-des-Prés; Latin Quarter; Jardin des Plantes and Place d’Italie; Montparnasse and Jardin du Luxembourg; Beyond the Centre

About DK Eyewitness:

At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241619292
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	09/19/2023
Series:	Travel Guide
Pages:	328
Sales rank:	87,647
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.

DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.

Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.

DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Table of Contents

Discover 6

Welcome to Paris 8

Reasons to Love Paris 10

Explore Paris 14

Getting to Know Paris 16

Paris Itineraries 26

Paris Your Way 32

A Year in Paris 58

A Brief History 60

Experience 64

Île de la Cité and Île St-Louis 66

The Marais 84

Bastille and Oberkampf 100

République and Canal-St-Martin 114

Belleville and Ménilmontant 126

La Villette 138

Montmartre and Pigalle 152

Opéra and Grands Boulevards 168

Louvre and Les Halles 180

Eiffel Tower and Invalides 196

Champs-Élysées and Chaillot 212

St-Germain-des-Prés 234

Latin Quarter 248

Jardin des Plantes and Place d'Italie 262

Montparnasse and Jardin du Luxembourg 278

Beyond the Centre 290

Need to Know 306

Before You Co 308

Getting Around 310

Practical Information 314

Index 316

Phrase Book 323

Acknowledgments 325

Editorial Reviews

"It was just what I was looking for… The pictures are a wonderful feature, often piquing your interest in something you may have passed over otherwise." – Book Bargains and Previews

"It is hard to beat the visual detail and sheer eye-appeal in the DK line of guides. [T]his series is a winner." – Library Journal

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