Paris Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home

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Experience Paris the local way with this insider's guide Ah, Paris, the city of romance: iconic museums, treasured landmarks and irresistibly pretty patisseries. But what's beyond the classic sights? Former funeral parlours hosting Tai Chi classes, barge bars swinging with live jazz bands, Rasta restaurants plating up incredible vegan fare - and that's just for starters. Paris is so much more than the Louvre and Champs-Élysées, and who better to show you around than the locals? This gorgeous insider's guide is packed with recommendations from Parisians in the know, helping you to discover all their favourite hangouts and hidden haunts. Of course, with a city as enigmatic as Paris we could fill the pages of this book tenfold. Rather, Paris Like a Local offers a snapshot of local life, and it's yours for the taking. Whether you're a Parisian looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveller seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide makes sure you experience the real side of Paris. Contents Welcome to the City Through the Year Know-How Neighbourhoods On the Map EAT Perfect Patisseries Lunch on the Go Cosy Dinners Top Formules Global Grub Veggie and Vegan Take a Tour: A morning of food in the 12th DRINK Coffee Shops Wine Bars Cocktail Joints Breweries and Unmissable Terraces Take a Tour: An evening of cocktail culture SHOP Gourmet Treats Beloved Markets Home Touches Books and Stationery Street Style Beauty Buys Take a Tour: An afternoon of haute couture ARTS & CULTURE Museum Lates Modern Art Esoteric Collections On Stage and Screen City History Community Projects Take a Tour: An afternoon exploring Paris’s art scene NIGHTLIFE Guinguettes and Rooftops Music Nights Game Night Open-air Living Rooms Apéritif Spots Take a Tour: An evening following the Seine path OUTDOORS Picnic Spots Urban Adventures By the Water Dreamy Viewpoints Streets and Squares Nearby Getaways Take a Tour: A morning flânerie through edgy Belleville Directory Acknowledgments