You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in the City of Light聴Paris. With the self-guided tours in this book, you鈥檒l explore the grand Champs-Elys茅es, the eye-popping Eiffel Tower, and the radiant cathedral of Notre-Dame. Learn how to save money and avoid the lines at the Louvre and Orsay Museums. Enjoy the ambience of Parisian neighborhoods, and take a day trip to the glittering palace of Versailles, or to the Champagne-soaked city of Reims. Then grab a caf茅 cr猫me at a sidewalk caf茅 and listen to the hum of the city. You鈥檒l see why Paris remains at the heart of global culture. Rick鈥檚 candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful neighborhoods. You鈥檒l learn how to navigate the Paris M茅tro, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.