Lonely Planet Paris

Discover which iconic landmark, nicknamed 'the metal asparagus,' was almost torn down - and whyAssemble a gourmet picnic of bread, cheese and fruit at the open-air Marche BastilleUnwind as Parisians do with a stroll or a snooze at the Jardin du LuxembourgSample North Africa tajine and contemplate Moorish architecture at the Mosquee de ParisIn This GuideTwo authors, over 600 hours of in-city research, 41 detailed maps, five walking toursFull-color highlights of the best neighborhoods, museums and culinary feastsWine and food-pairing tips from one of the world's most celebrated sommeliersContent updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights