From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the ancient catacombs below the city, explore Paris at every level with Rick Steves! Inside RICK STEVES PARIS 2020 you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more in Paris; Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favourites; Top sights and hidden gems, from Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles to where to find the perfect croissant; How to connect with culture: Stroll down Rue Cler for fresh, local goods to build the ultimate French picnic, marvel at the works of Degas and Monet and sip cafe au lait at a streetside cafe; Beat the crowds, skip the lines and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight; The best places to eat, sleep and relaxwith a glass of vin rouge; Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums and churches; Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go; Useful resources including a packing list, French phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading; Over 700 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down; Annually updated information on the best arrondissements in Paris, including Champs-Elysees, the Marais, Montmartre,and more, plus day trips to Versailles, Chartres, Giverny, and Auvers-sur-Oise. Make the most of every day and every dollar with RICK STEVES PARIS 2020.

Author Biography

Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. He does all of this with the help of more than 100 well-traveled staff members at Rick Steves' Europe in Edmonds, WA (near Seattle).