I'm obsessed with Paris. I like to go as often as I can - a little weekend break here and there, always keeping my eyes peeled for flight deals.

Because of my love for Paris (and the fact that I work at Lonely Planet), I always get requests from friends and family for:

So, I've thrown all my recommendations into a comprehensive three-day itinerary that captures what makes the city fun.

The number one question I get, however, is where to stay. While I have my favorite neighborhoods, I feel it's best to turn to a local when it comes to that question because they generally know what most areas are like to wake up in.

So I've asked two of our Paris guidebook writers, Rooksana Hossenally and Catherine Le Nevez, to guide you through every neighborhood in Paris until you've found the right one for you.

I'm a Dublin-based editor who can't visit a place without raving about it for weeks afterwards. Happiest on a sunlit terrace, munching on something delicious and watching the world go by.

Our guides are written by real travelers who actually take the walking tours, wander the alleyways, chat with locals and taste everything. If it's in the book, it's worth a visit.

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