Paris Encounter

What will your Paris encounter be? a proposal you can't refuse atop the Eiffel Tower, debating existentialism over espresso in legendary Left Bank cafés, an ice cream-fuelled stroll on timeless Ile St-Louis, exploring offbeat boutiques and bobo-chic bars around Canal St-Martin, cooking up a culinary storm at Le Cordon Bleu chef school, soaking up Paris' village atmosphere in its bustling street markets. Discover twice the city in half the time: full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps for easy navigation, our discerning author guides you through boulevards and backstreets via the very best neighbourhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment, unique itineraries and highlights to help you plan your trip, local experts give the Parisian low-down: from a food writer's hot restaurant recommendations to a music director's pick of cutting-edge clubs