Lonely Planet Paris

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Paris.

Discover Paris's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from sipping coffee and people watching under the buttresses of Notre Dame at La Brasserie de L'Isle Saint-Louis, to ambling shaded towpaths and iron footbridges along the charming Canal St-Martin, and visiting the Louvre at night for the marvellous ambience of this immense palace-turned museum.


Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Paris travel guide:

Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
All new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Paris effortlessly
Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Paris
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Eiffel Tower to Bois de Boulogne and Monumental Garden of Eternity
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
Connect with Parisian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
Covers : Eiffel Tower & Western Paris, Champs-Élysées & Grands Boulevards, Louvre & Les Halles, Montmartre & Northern Paris, Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville, Bastille & Eastern Paris, The Islands, Latin Quarter, St-Germain & Les Invalides, Montparnasse & Southern Paris plus day trips to Versailles, Chartres, Château de Fontainebleau, Giverny


Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with L onely Planet's Paris .