Insight Select Guides
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"Select Paris" is a brand-new, full-colour guide to this vibrant city, offering authentic experiences, fresh discoveries, and a good dose of local culture, all brought together by a writer who knows the city inside-out. The guide begins with an inspirational In the mood for...section, filled with suggestions covering a wide range of things to do, places to eat, drink and shop. The heart of the guide, The Selection, is organised by city neighbourhood, from the Ile de la Cite, Ile St-Louis and Marais district outwards to the heights of Montmartre, and finally to Beyond the Centre. It offers a collection of over 100 ideas for a memorable stay in Paris, with plenty of secret gems and off-beat haunts in the mix - from high romance at the Opera Garnier to shopping for vintage chic in the Marais. So wherever you are and however much time you have, you can dip in for inspiration and insider tips, backed up with clear and detailed mapping. Finally, Hotels is a separate section offering a hand-picked selection of great places to stay in Paris, while the Essentials section incorporates a user-friendly run-down of information on getting around Paris and other key practical points.
"Select Guide Shanghai" is a brand new inspirational guide to this extraordinary city, offering authentic experiences, fresh discoveries, and a good dose of local culture. An inspirational In the mood for...section is filled with suggestions covering a range of things to do, all grouped by mood, whether you're looking for a gourmet blow-out, nightlife, characterful old streets, some of Asia's best shopping, or a quintessential Shanghai experience. The Selection offers a collection of over 100 ideas for a memorable stay in Shanghai, organised by neighbourhood, with plenty of secret gems in the mix. Take in the view of the Huangpu River and the amazing Pudong skyline from the Bund waterfront, search for genuine antiques in the markets around Dongtai Road, or sip molecular cocktails and dine on local delicacies in colonial villas. Wherever you are, you can dip in and find inspiration, backed up by clear mapping and reliable practical information. Hotels section suggests great places to stay in the city, organised by theme, whether you are seeking somewhere historic, small and stylish, or with a bird's eye view of Shanghai. Finally, the Essentials section offers a user-friendly run-down of practical information.