Paris - Eiffel Tower & Western Paris (PDF Chapter)
This is the Eiffel Tower & Western Paris chapter from Lonely Planet’s Paris guidebook.
The viewing platforms of the Eiffel Tower will offer you a panorama over the whole of Paris, with Passy stretching along the far banks of the Seine to the west. This prestigious neighbour-hood is home to some fabulous museums.
- ascend the Eiffel Tower at dusk to watch its sparkling lights blink across Paris
- maps
- find inspiration in traditional art and craftmanship from around the world at the Musée du Quai Branly
- transport
- wander past cathedral portals, gargoyles and intricate scale models in the standout Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine museum dedicated to French architecture
- restaurants & bars
Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.
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