Paris

Get to the heart of the city quickly with Lonely Planet's new Encounter series. Created for the urban adventurer looking to enhance their short-break experience through greater immersion and exploration, each title features a full-colour pull-out map and full colour throughout. The easy-to-use format focuses on neighbourhoods, with local voices sharing insider city secrets and providing themed accommodation recommendations."The trusted companions for a generation of independent travellers." (New York Times)"Bottom line: ... It's the lean, easy-to-use and fact-filled Lonely Planet ... that we'll slip into our carry-on next time." (Washington Post)