The Ultimate guide to ParisWritten by a life-long Parisian, The Independent Guide to Paris 2016 is your compact yet detailed guide to the city of lights. It covers events to the end of 2016.Book Highlights:* A City Overview - When to visit, a Month-by-Month Events Calendar, and the city's top attractions* Paris Attractions - A look at Paris' top attractions, arrondissement (district) by arrondissement. As well as a look at the fabric and history of each of the areas. 55 attractions are covered in this section - each includes an overview, as well as contact details, ticket prices, opening hours and other useful information* Paris Dining - 25 of our most recommended dining places from all around Paris, including a collection of the most unique dining experiences the city has to offer (fancy eating in a chapel?)* Paris Nightlife - A look at cocktail bars as well as some of the city's clubs* Paris Accommodation - Take a look at our recommendations for hotels, how to choose where to stay and how to understand the unique rating system in France. There's also a look at apartments and other options* Paris Shopping - A look at ten of Paris' best shopping areas* Unusual and Unique Places to Visit - Fancy a trip down Paris' sewer system, or a look at a museum of strange things? For the Kids - Find out what this magical city has to offer for the younger members of the family* Customs and Useful Tips - Greetings, Manners, and how to deal with restaurants and cafés* Transport - Getting to Paris - Whether it's by rail, air or road. We cover it all* Transport - Getting around Paris - Understand the city's transport system. There's a look at the metro, RER trains, buses, trams, public transport tickets, bike and car hires, taxis and walking around* A Brief History of Paris - Learn how the city, and France, has come to be the way it is today.