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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this iconic city.<br> <br> Admire Old Masters at the Louvre, enjoy the view from the Eiffel Tower or take a trip to Versailles- everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Paris with this indispensable travel guide.<br> <br> <b>Inside<i>DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Paris-</i></b><br> <b>-</b> Over 40 <b>colour maps</b>, plus a large-scale pull-out map of the city and a map of the metro and regional express railway, help you navigate with ease<br> <b>- Simple layout</b>makes it easy to find the information you need<br> <b>- Comprehensive tours and itineraries</b> of Paris, designed for every interest and budget<br> <b>- Illustrations and floorplans</b>show the insideof the Musee d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Pantheon and more<br> <b>- Colour photographs</b>of Paris's historic sights, museums, churches, parks and more<br> <b>- Detailed chapters</b>, with area maps, cover Ile de la Cite and Ile St-Louis; the Marais; Beaubourg and Les Halles; Tuileries Quarter; St-Germain-des-Pres; the Latin Quarter; the Jardin des Plantes Quarter; the Luxembourg Quarter; Montparnasse; Invalides and the Eiffel Tower Quarter; the Chaillot Quarter; Champs-Elysees, the Opera Quarter; Montmartre; and beyond<br> <b>- Historical and cultural context</b>gives you a richer travel experience- learn about the city's history, famous Parisians, remarkable architecture, festivals, and world-class museums and galleries<br> <b>- Essential travel tips-</b>our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, visa and health information<br> <b><br> <i>DK Eyewitness Travel Paris</i></b>is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Paris.<br> <br> "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The Independent<br> <br> Planning a shorter break? T