Paris Like a Local

by DK Eyewitness, Yuki Higashinakano, Bryan Pirolli

Overview

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? Turn the pages to discover:

- The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals.
- 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as flea markets and movie theatres.
- A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Paris. Helpful ‘what3word’ addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights.
- Compiled by proud locals, this stylish travel guide is packed with Paris’ best experiences and hidden spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.

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. 

About Like A Local:

These giftable and collectable guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they’re born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic – just like the locals who call the city home. 

Looking for another guide to Paris? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to Paris.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241569047
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	04/25/2023
Series:	Local Travel Guide
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	654,639
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Welcome to She City 6

Through the Year 8

Know-How 10

Neighbourhoods 14

On the Map 16

Eat

Perfect Patisseries 32

Lunch on the Go 36

Cosy Dinners 40

Tap Farmules 44

Global Grub 48

Veggie and Vegan 52

Take a Tour: A morning of food in the 12th 56

Drink

Coffee Shops 60

Wine Bars 68

Cocktail Joints 68

Breweries and Wineries 72

Unmissable Terraces 76

Take a Tour; An evening of cocktail culture 80

Shop

Gourmet Treats 84

Beloved Markets 88

Home Touches 92

Books and Stationery 96

Street Style 100

Beauty Buys 104

Take a Tour: An afternoon of haute couture 108

Arts & Culture

Museum Lates 112

Modern Art 116

Esoteric Collections 120

On Stoge and Screen 124

City History 128

Community Projects 132

Take a Tour: An afternoon exploring Paris's art scene 136

Nightlife

Guinguettes and Rooftops 140

Music Nights 144

Game Night 148

Open-air Living Rooms 152

Apéritif Spots 156

Take a Tour: An evening following the Seine path 160

Outdoors

Picnic Spots 164

Urban Adventures 168

By the Water 172

Dreamy Viewpoints 176

Streets and Squares 180

Nearby Gefaways 184

Take a Tour: A morning flânerie through edgy Belleville 188

Directory 190

Acknowledgments 192