Paris is an embarrassment of riches—with so many wonderful things to see, it’s hard to know where to begin. And while you are standing there thinking about it, the clock is ticking and your precious time is withering away. In this chapter, we offer up detailed itineraries so you can see the city’s highlights in a short time without wearing yourself to a frazzle and provide a couple of custom tours for particular interests. We also give you an overview of the city layout and break down the neighborhoods one by one, so you can design an itinerary of your own.

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