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This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest France guide book and includes:

• "Paris" chapter

• "Understanding France & Survival Guide" chapter

• "Need to know" Chapter

• Paris map

Well informed, eloquent and oh-so-romantic, the Ville-Lumière (City of Light) is a philosopher, a poet, a crooner. As it always has been, Paris is a million different things to a million different people.

This guide is the result of months of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Paris, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Paris.

Lonely Planet's France guide is researched and written by Nicola Williams, Alexis Averbuck, Stuart Butler, Tom Masters, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Steve Fallon, Oliver Berry, Daniel Robinson, Kerry Christiani, John Vlahides, Catherine Le Nevez, Miles Roddis, Emilie Filou

Check out Lonely Planet's other eBook guides including France, Paris Encounter, and French Audio Phrase Book.