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For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo. The Paris Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion. Inside the Paris Marco Polo Travel Handbook: Belle de la Seine: let Marco Polo lead you through the imposing buildings, world-renowned museums, exclusive shopping arcades and restaurants with flair, in short: through "A Moveable Feast". Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of data into a format which is easy to understand. In the mood for: Fun suggestions help you to experience the variety of Paris - whatever your personal preferences and interests. Unique 3D images provide vivid insights into Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Pantheon and the Palace of Versailles. Tours: Discover Paris on foot - it's worth allowing time for the five suggested walks.
Through Royal Paris you'll encounter many highlights of the Metropolis on the Seine, the left bank is the traditional meeting place for intellectuals; another walk leads you to trendy spots and fine department stores; and history lovers can follow in the footsteps of the French Revolution. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way. Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, staying the night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening. What are the city's best dishes and where can you sample them? What is there to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this chapter. Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket. In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king and Marco Polo Handbooks are packed full of information to help you get the best out of your trip.
Insider Tips and special Marco Polo insights reveal hidden gems and well-kept secrets, for example - where to see and be seen, how to discover authentic Paris for free, where to find the city's best ice cream and where the secrets of perfumery are revealed.