Paris has a timeless familiarity for first-time and frequent visitors, with more architectural icons than any other city along with glorious food, stylish shopping and priceless artistic treasures. Catherine Le Nevez, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book

Full color guide

Free pull-out city map

350+ top dining experiences

100 of the best places to stay

12 awe-inspiring panoramas

3 museums devoted to fashion

1 gold flying carpet

Comprehensive map section

Feature coverage of top sights

Range of planning tools

In-depth background on Paris architecture