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Lonely Planet's Western Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Raise a glass of champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, find your own iconic London live music experience, and sense the ghosts of emperors past as you walk the cobbled streets of Rome - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Western Europe and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Western Europe:



Full-colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics
Covers: Britain, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Western Europe is our most comprehensive guide to Western Europe, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this book? Check out the relevant Lonely Planet destination guides.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.

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*Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017